GPS for Dummies.pdf - Engineering Surveyor

LAP PACE352Part V: The Part of Tens10:30LAP PACE LAP DIST01:23 24.8moderesetokFigure 23-5:The GarminForerunner201 GPSreceiver.I’m impressed with the Forerunner 201’s performance, especially for a firstgeneration entry in this market. The satellite reception has been good, andits data is useful for understanding biking, running, and skiing workouts.(Garmin recently released the Forerunner 101, a cheaper model that runs onAAA batteries. I’d avoid this product because it doesn’t have a PC interface,which means that you can’t download and analyze your track data norupgrade the firmware.)The Forerunner 201 has a suggested retail price of $160. To find out moreabout product specifications and to download the user manual, go to www.garmin.com/products/forerunner201. There’s also a great e-mail listdevoted to the product that can be accessed at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GarminF.GPS Tips for Specific SportsYou can use a GPS receiver for almost any type of outdoor sport where you’rein motion. Here’s how GPS fits into the context of several specific sports.GPS for cyclistsIf you’re a road cyclist or mountain biker, a GPS receiver can replace yourbike computer because it can display time, speed, and distance information.Most GPS receiver manufacturers make bike mounts for their handheldmodels; these mounts also fit on motorcycle and snowmobile handlebars.