Steer clear: mastering the art of GPS navigation
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The GPS is a useful navigation aid, but should only be used to complement charting skills. It is especially helpful when used with other devices such as charts, dividers, watches and compasses. It provides graphic representations of one's course, waypoints and routes, among other aids.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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Blind faith: know the limits of your electronics
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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and chartplotters serve essential roles in navigation. However, GPS can also have built-in errors caused by selective availability. These errors can be eliminated by initializing missettings that involve specifying incorrect data.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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Robertson AP300 autopilot
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The Robertson AP300 autopilot (#3,995) is very easy to use, with a large clear LCD display, rotary control and automatic adjustment. Three models are available, and each can be used as a main unit or a remote.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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