GPS content
"Garmin Rino is the first GPS device to have a GMRS/FRS radio integrated into it. It also is the first GPS device to support the Peer-to-Peer Positioning, this patented technology makes it possible to transmit your location to a friend or family member." This Yahoo Discussion Forum is for anything and everything related to the Garmin Rino GPS device. Also check out the Garmin GPS V handheld GPS unit discussion group.
SPOT Satellite Messenger uses "the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location – with a link to Google Maps™ – and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network... SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don't."
Want to know the GPS coordinates, (latitude and longitude) for any place name? Here's the place to get it!
GNS, GPS, GIS and a lot more.
Maps with GPS units in Argentina. Spanish only.
Product of Northport Systems Inc. It is "an affordable moving map software for GPS receivers. It gave users the ability to create their own digital maps using any scanned map or from an existing map database and offered, as well, the convenience of upload/download capability with handheld GPS receivers."
Joe Mehaffey, Jack Yeazel and Dale DePriest's GPS Information Website - huge site with a ton of info on GPS.
Maps, GPS waypoints, and road books for motorcycle and car. See Luis for more info at the HU Copper Canyon Meeting 2004/5 .
Russia has some very specific and strict rules on the use and importation of these, so read up on it before you go - there's a thread on the HUBB here, and a US State Department advisory.
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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