Win an eTrex 30 from OpenCaching.com Roxanne Laverty on Feb 27, 2012
Garmin's OpenCaching eTrex 30
During the month of March, OpenCaching.com is giving away one eTrex ...View Article
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Software Update for the Garmin eTrex 20 and 30 Rebecca Pearson on Feb 13, 2012
On February 10, 2012, Garmin released a software update for the eTrex 20 and 30. Software version 2.61 provides an improved GPS response at low speeds. With the latest software, users should be able to receive a stronger GPS signal than before. The update requires an ...View Article
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Garmin Announces OpenCaching Contest Roxanne Laverty on Oct 5, 2011
Garmin just announced a contest to get more people involved with their caching website, OpenCaching. Similar to the well-known Geocaching, OpenCaching is a treasure-hunting game designed to bring people together and out into the world.
The contest revolves around Opie, Garmin's OpenCaching mascot, and his treasure chest full ...View Article
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LightSquared Testing Results Show GPS Interference Rebecca Pearson on Jun 15, 2011
LightSquared has completed its initial round of testing and is expected to present the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a report today. The report, compiled by LightSquared and a GPS industry group, acknowledges GPS interference during the initial round of testing the proposed 4G wireless ...View Article
Tags: LightSquared , 4G , wireless network , GPS , signal , testing , interference , FCC , FAA , satellite , report , aviation , military
Flight Advisory for GPS Testing in New Mexico Rebecca Pearson on May 24, 2011
Effective yesterday, May 23, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a flight advisory for Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The testing is expected to run through July 1, 2011 and may cause unreliable GPS signals in the area.
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Garmin Releases the Beta Version of BaseCamp 3.2 Rebecca Pearson on May 17, 2011
Last week, Garmin released a beta version of their BaseCamp 3.2. The company introduced the software in their Garmin Forums to encourage users to provide feedback. Since BaseCamp 3.2 is a beta version, Garmin warns users that it is an incomplete product and still undergoing extensive ...View Article
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Possible Interruptions in GPS Signals for Southeastern United States Roxanne Laverty on Jan 24, 2011
A notice from the Federal Aviation Administration warns of the possibility that GPS signals may become unavailable or unreliable. This is due to tests performed by the Department of Defense from January 20 to February 22, 2011.
While this may not affect the average GPS user, ...View Article
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GPS City Oregon Screen Test Jesse Sampson on Jun 3, 2010
Garmin has updated their Oregon series screens after many sunlight readability complaints. Here is a video and a list of units that use the new screen technology.
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