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Garmin updates MapInstall

MapInstall Updated to version 4.0.0! To download from Garmin website, click HEREChanges made from version 3.15.0 to 4.0.0: Added ability to automatically send all current map products to newer devices if possible. Added ability to send full map products to…

Thailand Street Map (TSM) updated

New TSM version 12.1 The latest map includes several enhancements such as: Update 820,000 km. of Thailand road data. Update 800,000 points of interest (POIs) for navigation. Introduce Nostra Guide data** including categories such as shopping, attractions, and restaurant. Update…

Solar storm will hit today

Solar storm is on its way and it is expected that it will affect high accuracy GPS system Although the storm is stronger than in January this year, it should not cause trouble in the car navigation systems. (Reuters) –…

Garmin updates BaseCamp – v.3.3.1

Garmin BaseCamp updated to version 3.3.1 Taken from Eagle GPS Blog BaseCamp is a free software provided by Garmin, thanks to which you can organize your maps, waypoints, tracks, routes, create and share geotagged photos, view BirdsEye Satellite Imagery? Available…

POI Loader updated

*) Taken from our blog Garmin updated POI loader for Windows. To download, please visit Garmin International Support: or just click HERE. POI Loader is used to load custom points of interest into Garmin GPS device. After you can also…

What’s new on Eagle GPS Blog

EAGLE GPS BLOG – join discussion on the following topics: GPS Map 60Cx/CSx discontinued Solar storm ? sat nav usage disturbance Garmin Thailand rumors ? new eTrex family (10, 20, 30) expected Thailand Street Map version 12 on mem card

How many satellites are needed to pinpoint a location!

For 2D (two-dimensional) operating mode (OM) GPS requires lock on minimum three satellites. The 2D OM will provide only horizontal coordinates without elevation readings. For 3D (three-dimensional) operating mode requires GPS lock on at least 4 satellites. In this scenario…