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Motorcycle GPS - What is it and Why Would You Want It?

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GPS is the new wave of navigation, and motorcycle GPS systems is no exception. But what exactly is GPS and why would you want it on a motorcycle? GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It's a high-tech way of saying that it tells you where you are on the globe, and if you have a motorcycle GPS systems it tells you where your motorcycle is. A GPS, including a motorized GPS, works by receiving radio signals from a series of satellites that are located in orbit around the world. Cross-referencing these satellite signals allows your motorcycle GPS unit to operate with an accuracy of about 6 meters or less, right where you are. For your GPS to work you need to be in a location where you can pick up radio signals from several different satellites in order to cross reference them. Too few satellites and accuracy drops, none, or one, and it sucks. Early GPS systems, to be precise, had limited utility to the motorcyclist or car driver because they provided you with your position on the

What Makes A Great GPS System?

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Top-brand commercial GPS system should always be linked with continuous upgrades and updates. Roads, highway ramps, motels, hotels, fuel stops, eateries, parks and other passenger amenities vary from week to week. Roads closed for construction. The Department of Transportation may limit the use of commercial vehicles on certain roads. Exit and merge open and closed ramps to build. Motels, hotels, RV parks, fuel stops, restaurants and cafes all open and close without warning. GPS system must have state-by-state data input that enables drivers to export mileage information to a spreadsheet. This facility will plan the best routes for time and distance. This report function should allow commercial drivers to track toll versus non-toll miles by state or province for IFTA fuel tax reporting. The owner operator and driver should be able to review data input by state and/or province by quarter or day. Warning systems on top brands should provide an alarm for the distance ahead and be able t

Car GPS - What Most Folks Overlook About the Tracker System

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The popular keyless entry concept which is being used to ensure the protection of a vehicle from illegal access, has been a proven technology that many people have already adopted. However, much more than this is the latest car GPS that has high functionality, but most people overlook this simple yet powerful device. Who needs a Car GPS? Many people are using GPS tracking devices to monitor a particular target for safety and security purposes. Parents can monitor the location of their children. Car owners can keep real-time track of the location of their vehicles. Employers can track their company vehicles. Car rental companies can track rental vehicles. People who want to locate or navigate a place without using a map, need a GPS system. Primarily, the people who need a GPS tracker are those who want to track the driving history of their vehicles or want to locate them in real time when such vehicles are stolen. Have you just bought a car? Are you planning to buy a car soon? You must

TomTom GPS Revolutionizes the Way the World Looks at GPS Receivers

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One question, you may ask yourself is why do you need a  TomTom GPS  receiver?  Is the wired GPS you are currently using not good enough? To begin with, one hurdle, we all face with having wired GPS devices; The device can start up in record time, and can even find the network automatically, which most devices, although automatic, fail to do without manual search, but wired GPS must be placed under the open sky. This becomes a real problem when you are on a roadtrip. Your car's dash board may get hot, dusty, or it may hurt that there isn't enough room to hold the device. Trying to put the device on the floor of the car disturbs the network. So the only way you can keep your wired GPS device working is by placing it directly under open skies, even if that means stopping your vehicle every few miles. Sometimes you might even have to stick your device out the window. moving car, to catch the signal. Also the wire may not be long enough for such movements. In that case you are real

Benefits of Using a Car GPS Navigation System

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If you frequently visit unfamiliar places or travel a lot, it is a good idea to invest in a car GPS navigation system . A GPS device takes you wherever you want to go, without driving in long circles to look for a particular place or address. A car GPS navigation system eliminates the need for strangers to stop to ask for directions. Even if you bring a map of an area, you still need to pull to the side of the road to see it carefully. You don't even know if you have an old map. A car GPS navigation system gives you accurate and quick directions. This makes travel more efficient and safer. This allows you to save gas to pay for yourself as it gets you to your destination by the shortest possible route. It also asks you to take right turns. Although the main purpose of a GPS device is to get you to your destination, most GPS devices offer some options to make navigating more convenient. These options include Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, touch screen, spoken street name

Sync Your Travel With Truck GPS

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Modern technology has brought many useful tools which have made our life easier and easier. One such innovation that fits in your pocket and becomes a guide in any of your commute is a Truck GPS  Navigator . These devices are similar to the GPS we see in our smartphones which locate and navigate us through the route. However, this system is characterized by its human friendliness and their suitability in the route of travel as compared to other products. The smartphone GPS system cannot render the specific details that this device is capable of. Once set up the device will give you every detail about the road you are traveling on, the route you are going to go and the maneuvers proceeding. Also, the GPS system of the cell phone may be damaged if you receive a notification or a call. Installing a GPS system is the solution to all such troubles. Let's look at the pros of Truck GPS System on Smartphone GPS, Easy To Install: Installing this system is as easy as downloading the app on

Explore The Open Road With Motorcycle GPS Devices

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GPS systems have continued to make progress in recent years and it is now possible to get a GPS device for your motorcycle. Your journey can now become an adventure with a motorcycle GPS devices . You will no longer need to ask for directions or get lost, and you will be able to easily explore the outside world, whether on the road or outside. While there are plenty of GPS devices out there for cars, only two are purpose built for motorcycles – the Garmin Zumo 550 and the TomTom Rider. Both these devices feature Bluetooth enabled cell phones with voice guided turn-by-turn directions, loaded maps and hands-free phone calls. A glove-friendly touchscreen and a screen readable in sunlight are standard. The loaded maps display points of interest (POIs), which are destinations such as ATMs, petrol stations, restaurants and motels. Suggested Read:   The Benefits of Owning a GPS System With these devices you can simply ask the GPS for your destination and you will be guided by turn-by-turn voi