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WAYPOINTS! GPS NEWS JULY 2010

ENTER TO WIN A GPS! IT'S OUR 2010 ANNUAL SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST! HOT, HOT PRIZES! GET DETAILS!

If you missed the exciting new product releases last month, check out the June 2010 newsletter to catch up - many of these units are now in stock.

BEYOND CELLULAR COVERAGE. On July 23-24, a GlobalStar representative will be in store to answer your questions about SPOT 2. The unit is the next generation of personal satellite messaging and emergency communications in a new smaller and lighter form.

If you have questions about SPOT 2 Satellite Messenger that no one seems to be able to answer...
PLEASE COME IN! *FRIDAY, JUL23 10:00AM to 4:00PM* and *SATURDAY, JUL24 - 9:00AM to 2:00PM*

Plus save $20, WEEKEND SPECIAL ONLY - July 23-25!! Are you already an owner of an original Spot? Now may be the time to consider an upgrade to SPOT 2. >> Trackapalooza! Receive FREE tracking for 12 months with the purchase of product replacement until August 31, 2010. Get details!

SPOT 2 Satellite GPS Messenger includes all the same functionality as before in a smaller, more feature-rich form. SPOT is designed for the outdoor enthusiast: campers, backpackers, hikers, bikers, snowmobilers, cyclists, hunters, boaters, road warriors, fishermen, climbers, off-road enthusiasts, kayakers/canoeists, sailors, pilots, work-alone employment - anyone who plays, works and travels in the outdoors, beyond cellular coverage.

SPOT notifies friends, family or an international rescue coordination center with your GPS location and status based on situation and need - all with the push of a button.

Spot 2 has new exciting features and enhancements including:
• 30% lighter
• 30% smaller
• Faster GPS acquisition
• GPS acquisition light
• Custom message button
• Enhanced antenna performance
• Dedicated tracking button
• Improved tracking performance
• Safety covers over S.O.S. and Help buttons
• Replaceable button covers
• Illuminated buttons
• Message sent indicator light
• Includes armband case
• Recyclable packaging

SPOT has 5 simple communication functions that have saved lives. The coverage areas can be viewed here and SPOT has very low monthly fees.

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60W with SPOT Satellite Communicator...

NEW! THIS ONE IS UPCOMING! (Pre-order and get free shipping!)

Delorme has the world's first Earthmate PN-60W with SPOT Communicator. You can send PERSONAL messages from a handheld unit that has SOS safety features. It includes Facebook, Twitter and geocaching.com communications features.

Up-to-date DeLorme Topo North America are included. Enjoy complete U.S. and Canada topographic detail, extensive trail coverage, U.S. and Canada streets, roads, and places of interest including campgrounds, boat launch sites, unique natural features, prime hunting and fishing spots.

The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60W has sizzling hot specifications! E.g.
• High-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and DeLorme ConstantLock™ for quick satellite acquisition and reliable signal retention
• DeLorme predictive GPS calculates satellite positions for near instantaneous acquisition
• Dual-core processor for blazing-fast performance and more

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GPS SIGHTINGS: pop & celebrity, politics & natural sciences, life, rockets, TECHNO, skies, contests etc.

July 22
Everything Sings: Maps for a Narrative Atlas. New map collection by geographer and author, Denis Wood. Read more

July 12
GPS World's Alan Cameron has a take on the recent changes at NASA. Space Policy Subverted. Or Not. Maybe. Read more

July 6-8
SARA Diagnostic Field School near Lethbridge AB. Inter-row seeding with GPS guidance, salinity issues. Read more

July 5
Malians use GPS to protect dwindling elephant population. Read more

Jul 4
Geocaching '10 YEARS!' celebrations. On May 3, 2000, the first geocache was placed. Anniversary blowout celebration at Groundspeak HQ, Seattle. Read more

July 2
TOMTOM's map updates, including TeleAtlas 2010.06, are available. Nearly half a million edits from user community. Read more

July 1 to Sept 30 2010
$50 Mail-in Rebate! Garmin GPS RINO 2-way radios. Great GPS for outdoorsmen, wilderness treks and more! See Rinos here

June 29 to Aug 1 2010
Bluefox GPS Tracking Service: $30 OFF! GPS web monitoring/ vehicle hardware package for fleets and personal use. Easy, accurate asset management - No contracts! See Bluefox Tracking here

June 29
Drew Stephens of the GIS Institute has been involved with the Gulf Coast effort and BP Map Viewer. He has a blog! Read more

June 18
Spring50 Migration Contest winners! On Facebook