Obstacle course: the art of collision avoidance
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Lessons for boating enthusiasts on how to prevent collisions are presented. These include knowing one's location and direction, using real-time radar, using the radar's trail-setting function to establish a ghost trail of any nearby moving objects, and using a hailer.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1999
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Mixed signals: getting the most from your GPS
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Boating enthusiasts can increase the accuracy of their global positioning systems (GPS) by ensuring that its external antenna has an unobstructed view. They should also regularly verify the GPS' readings by plotting their location on charts.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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The buying game: how to find the right GPS
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Tips on how to avoid the confusion when selecting the right GPS from a wide variety are presented. Options include fixed-mount and portable models, single channel and multi-channel systems.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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