 | All chapters have been reviewed for improved clarity and any
technological change since the first edition, with some new or
replaced diagrams and text, and many updates. Reader feedback
has also been acted on.
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| More FAQs (and answers) |
| Most examples now use both Garmin and Magellan GPS
receivers. |
The chapters which have changed the most are:
| Chapter 4, GPS in Practice, has an expanded section on
dealing with difficult fix situations and many smaller updates.
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| Chapter 5, GPS Equipment, has been comprehensively updated
with information on the latest GPS kit.
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| Chapter 7, GPS and PDAs, has been updated with information
on newer PDA options such as storage choices. |
| Chapter 8, Moving Maps, includes more information on
autorouters and laptops, a special section on Bluetooth,
information on laptops in vehicles and general updates. |
| Chapter 9, Setting up a Vehicle for GPS Navigation, has a
section in in-car compasses, expanded section on mounts and more
examples of in-car setups.
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| NEW Chapter 13, Competitions and GPS, is all about tips and
tricks for vehicle-based navigation competitions.
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| Appendix B, GPS Software, has been updated.
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| Appendix C, GPS Navigation Retailers, has been updated.
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| Appendix D, Internet Resources, has been updated.
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Other chapters also contain additional paragraphs, for example extra
detail on UTM zone differences, contours, mils/radians, norths,
other GPS systems and more.
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