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What is GPS?

Author: WalkieTalkie-TexasRanger
August 25, 2008
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Along with two-way radios and weather radios, a GPS device can mean the difference between getting stranded and having a safe excursion.  Personal navigation devices are often called a GPS.  GPS stands for Global Positioning System.  It uses a group of between 24 and 32 satellites orbiting the Earth that transmit specific signals that allow GPS receivers to determine their location, speed, direction and time.  GPS was invented by the United States Department of Defense, and many other countries are developing their own similar systems, such as China and Russia.

A Presidential directive was issued by Ronald Reagan in 1983 to make the system available free for civilian use and the greater good.  Since that time, GPS has become more widely used as time passes, proving a useful aid to navigation all over the world.  It also assists in land surveying, map making, science, the study of earthquakes, and the synchronization of telecommunications networks.


What is a Weather Radio?

Author: WalkieTalkie-TexasRanger
July 30, 2008

What is a Weather Radio?

 A weather radio is equipped to receive the signal required to pick up official transmissions from NOAA and NWR.   NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) provides Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) as a public service to the continental United States and its territories.  NWR is a nationwide network of radio stations that broadcast continuous weather information, including official warnings, watches, and forecasts, directly from the National Weather Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

NWR works with the FCC Emergency Alert system to provide comprehensive weather and emergency information.  This includes natural disasters, environmental issues such as chemical spills, and public safety information, such as Amber Alerts or 911 telephone service outages.


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Author: WalkieTalkie-TexasRanger
May 21, 2008

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