handheld GPS
Portable satellite locator
A handheld GPS is a portable device that uses satellite signals to determine and display your location.
Hikers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts carry them for navigation in areas without cell coverage: Make sure to bring the handheld GPS on the backcountry trip.
Unlike phone GPS apps, dedicated units typically offer longer battery life, rugged construction, and reliability in remote terrain.
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- satellite signalTransmission from orbiting spacecraft
- navigationDetermining position and course
- waypointNavigation reference location
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
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Printed geographic reference
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