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This is an easy-to-read and comprehensive guide for users of GPS receivers and digital mapping. GPS navigation and digital mapping is the new 'map and compass'. This practical guide holds the hand of the user, while they learn how to use this new technology. The tips, tasks and 'check your learning' boxes are designed to make this process as easy as possible - even fun. The chapters include: Using your GPS Abroad; Making Your GPS Fun with information about geocaching and geotrailing; a Shopper's Checklist; and Glossary. The main body of the book addresses GPS receivers, digital mapping, how the two work together and introduces the main players. Unique Garmin and Magellan-based screen-grabs illustrate how to use a receiver - from setting defaults to creating waypoints and planning routes. Technology issues are explained using easy-to-understand language. Tips, tasks and 'check your learning' sections are designed to encourage practical use.
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This book has been produced from the experience of running courses for some 2000 outdoor enthusiasts interested in getting to grips a little better with GPS. As a result of focussing entirely on this niche but rapidly developing market, GPS Training has developed into the UK’s market leader in training people to use GPS. The company is the only organisation officially endorsed by Garmin, Magellan (who between them account for more than 90% of the UK GPS market) and Memory-Map (the market leader in this field) as their official training partner.
Since it was published, the book has been widely acclaimed by the GPS industry, the outdoor press and by users alike. The book does not claim to be a full traditional navigation guide as there are many other titles that specialise in that still vital skill. We do make this clear in the book. We have found that the annotated screen grab step-by-step diagrams are exactly what GPS users tell us they need to develop their hands-on skills. Sir Chris Bonington found them particularly useful on his expeditions and, as a result, was kind enough to recommend the book.
Mr White is, of course, entitled to his opinion, although I really do not know what he is looking for in such a book as I can honestly say that it is unique in the depth and breadth of its content. I can at least assure others that the book should significantly help you move up the learning curve with GPS and digital maps although, of course, nothing can match a training course run by a real person.