Posted on June 8, 2009 by gpscar
Technology is great, so long as it works; but the moment it gives up (for what ever reason) we can have a problem, especially if we have become reliant upon it.
An article in the US Marine Corps Times, today, highlights the concern that the Corps has for the reduction in map reading and orienteering skills [...]
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Posted on April 8, 2009 by gpscar
Womens FR60 in Lilac
Men’s FR60 in Black
The new Garmin FR60 Fitness watches are available in two styles, a chunky version for men and a more slimline version for women. The womens’ versions are in black and lilac while the mens’ are offered in red and black. They also come with a new heart rate monitor [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by gpscar
With both a heart rate and speed/cadence monitors, the Garmin Edge 305 can provide a comprehensive package to monitor, record and analyse your cycling fitness progress. With the free Garmin Fitness Center software, you can analyse your data on interactive graphs of your heart rate, elevation, time and speed.
The Wheel speed and cadence monitor is [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2009 by gpscar
Marine Navigation has come a long way
During WW2, two destroyers were heading into port after weeks at sea, the last 3 days of which were in thick fog. The leading destroyer signalled the other asking what they calculated their position to be. The reply was: “Not sure; navigator calculates us to be on the 15th [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2009 by gpscar
Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
If you enjoy orienteering and cycling, you might find that the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx waterproof GPS unit could be of use to you. Not only does its high sensitivity receiver allow you to locate your position when under heavy cover, in deep canyons or surrounded by high buildings, but you [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by gpscar
Training routines are always easier to maintain if you know you are making progress. The Garmin Forerunner 201 will help you to measure and store your progress during your training and help you to analyse your workouts by downloading the data to the Garmin Training Centre software.
Not only will the Forerunner 201 stop the timer [...]
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Posted on January 19, 2009 by gpscar
In the Army they used to say that the most dangerous thing on a battlefield was a young lieutenant with a map, because he was, invariably, lost. Hopefully that will now be a thing of the past as Garmin have joined forces with Ordnance Survey to provide maps of the
U.K.’s national parks.
The Garmin Oregon 300 [...]
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