Using GPS will help owners to get the best from their sets and make full use of the facilities available, whether simply position fixing and course setting, or interfacing with integrated navigation systems. Geoff Hales takes the reader through tricky sample passages which show how careful use of GPS can make the trip safer and quicker. The third edition includes: * advice on what to look for when buying a GPS set * how to achieve optimum accuracy and cope with signal interference * how to coax sulky hand-helds and starved receivers back to life * how to use and interpret the data received, test it for accuracy and troubleshoot The following sets are covered in detail: Garmin GPS128 * Garmin GPSMAP 162 * MLR FX412 PRO. * Navman TRACKER500 and 500i * Navman TRACKER900 * Raytheon 300 GPS Plotter * SEIWA Oyster Plotter * Garmin GPS 12 * Lowrance GlobalMap 100 * Magellan 310 * Magellan 320 Using GPS will help users understand what their sets are capable of and will take them painlessly to the rich spread of data available at the press of a button, whether they have one of the eleven sets reviewed or another type. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

Seller Inventory # 123525249

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Using GPS
Publisher: Sheridan House
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1574090593
ISBN 13: 9781574090598
Binding: Softcover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

GPS is now the most popular navigation system. This second edition helps owners get the best from their seats and make use of the facilities available for position fixing and course setting, or interfacing with inegrated navigation systems.

About the Author

A sailor for 40 years, Conrad Dixon is a qualified yachtmaster and author of 12 books including Start to Navigate. He writes during winters and spends his summers cruising the coasts of Europe in his ketch Waveney Harrier.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Library House Books and Art
24164 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described
on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your
purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30
days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your
mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask
bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond
within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 6.99	US$ 11.50

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.