Recreation GPS Definitions

Accuracy:

How close the receiver is able to pinpoint your location on the globe. 

Antenna:

The device used to receive signals from the satellites. 

Acquisition Time (Hot):

The time it takes for the receiver to acquire information from the satellite when the receiver has been used recently. 

Acquisition Time (Warm):

The time it takes for the receiver to acquire information from the satellite when the receiver hasn’t been used for a few hours. 

Backlight:

The ability of the receiver to illuminate the screen in darkened conditions. 

Battery Life:

How long the receiver will stay powered on before needing to be recharged or have the batteries replaced. 

Built-In Memory:

Flash memory used to store information such as waypoints, routes, maps, and other important information. 

Channels:

The number of satellites the receiver is able to receive signals from at any given time. 

Cold Acquisition Time:

The time it takes for the receiver to acquire information from the satellite after having been turned off for a long period of time. 

Color Display:

Displays information using color, rather than black and white. 

Connectivity:

The method used for connecting your GPS to your computer, typically by USB.

Digital Player:

Display Resolution:

The number of pixels in the display screen. 

Display Screen Size:

The size of the screen used to display the information. 

GPS Depth:

The depth of the receiver, measured in inches. 

GPS Height:

The height of the receiver, measured in inches. 

GPS Weight:

The weight of the receiver, measured in pounds. 

GPS Width:

The width of the receiver, measured in inches. 

Hard Drive:

Hard drive used to store information such as waypoints, routes, maps, and other important information. 

Max Operating Temp:

The highest temperature to safely use the GPS receiver, measured in degrees fahrenheit. 

Memory Card Slot:

The opening in the GPS device designed to hold a memory card. 

Min Operating Temp:

Min Operating Temp – The lowest temperature to safely use the GPS receiver, measured in degrees fahrenheit. 

Navigation Routes:

Route setup using predetermined waypoints as markers, used to navigate a course. 

Recommended Use:

Many GPS receivers are designed for a specific outdoor activity, such as hiking and boating among others. 

Removable Memory:

The ability of the receiver to store more information on media such as secure digital cards. 

Navigation Tracks:

Also known as bread crumbs. The number of points the receiver remembers on a route. 

Track Log Points:

Also known as bread crumbs. The number of points the receiver remembers on a route. 

Warranty:

The period of time when the manufacturer will guarantee the quality of the product. 

Waterproof:

The extent to which a device is impervious to water.

Waypoints:

Sometimes referred to as points-of-interest. Specific locations saved to mark certain locations or features. 

Waypoints Per Route:

The number of waypoints that can be used to program a route. 

GPX File Support:

The ability to use GPX files for sharing and storing data.

Touch Screen:

Uses a touch screen as the primary interface.