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Spring Radio Giveaway 2022!

Written by GPS Central Monday, November 30, -1

Enter to win a new radio!

Starting Monday March 21st through April 30, 2022, we are hosting a giveaway on our...

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GARMIN CHIRP Transducers

Written by GPS Central Monday, November 30, -1

Here are the CHIRP transducers for use with the following compatible product lines: STRIKER™ fishfinder series, echoMAP™ CHIRP and GPSMAP® chartplotter/sonar combo series and...

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Two-Way Radios 101

Written by GPS Central Friday, September 22, 2023

 

People often have questions about two-way radios, especially when they are in the...

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Water Resistance Rating Guide

Written by GPS Central Wednesday, May 17, 2023

 

Water resistance is an essential feature for any electronic device and it’s important that you know the difference between waterproof, water resistant, and other water...

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GPS Central is Voted Best Electronics Store in Calgary!

Written by GPS Central Tuesday, March 28, 2023

We are excited to announce that GPS Central

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Underwater Drones in Canada’s Lakes & Rivers

Written by GPS Central Tuesday, August 16, 2022

 

Forget aerial drones, underwater drones are some of the...

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Kids Metal Detecting Scavenger Hunt: 5 Ideas to Get You Started

Written by GPS Central Wednesday, July 6, 2022

 

With the summer holidays right round the corner, many parents are wondering how to keep their kids entertained and away from their screens. If you’re headed out camping,...

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Apple iPhone Accessories

Written by GPS Central Thursday, June 9, 2022

Apple iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5c/5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Accessories…

Accessorize your iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5c/5s,...

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Apple iPad Accessories

Written by GPS Central Monday, November 1, 2021

Apple iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad Mini Accessories…

Accessorize your iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3 (New iPad), iPad Air, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Mini with cases, mounts, GPS receivers, screen...

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Garmin Map Updates

Written by GPS Central Monday, September 6, 2021

 

Are your maps out of date?

Check to see if your Garmin unit has available 

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How Fishfinders Work

Written by GPS Central Thursday, July 29, 2021

 

Modern recreational sonar equipment (also called a fishfinder, bottom machine, echo sounder, depthsounder, or just sounder) uses sound waves to look through...

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The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt

Written by GPS Central Friday, July 2, 2021

GPS Central is testing your treasure hunting and metal detecting abilities with a Treasure Hunt taking place throughout Western Canada. Get outdoors with friends and family to follow clues and...

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IPX Waterproof Specifications

Written by GPS Central Tuesday, September 6, 2016

IPX0: No special protection.

IPX1: Protected against falling water. 3-5mm rain/min for 10 minutes in normal operating position.

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What is WAAS?

Written by GPS Central Sunday, September 6, 2015

You’ve heard the term WAAS, seen it on packaging and ads for Garmin® products, and maybe even know it stands for Wide Area Augmentation System. Okay, so what the heck is it? Basically,...

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Why buy a GPS from GPS Central (Canada)?

Written by GPS Central Thursday, September 6, 2012

TOP TEN REASONS

10. It’s just fun. It’s adventure, it’s situational awareness, it’s maps & cartography. It’s actually a flexible...

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What is GPS: Getting Started

Written by GPS Central Friday, September 10, 2010

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by
the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally...

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European User Reports from Paul:

Written by GPS Central Thursday, September 9, 2010
  • MetroGuide Europe, Roads & Recreation Europe and the GPS V
  • GPS V and MetroGuide save the day (and the dinner!) once more!
  • The Turkey Experiment or, How to use a...
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KAYAKING AND CANOEING GPS

Written by GPS Central Thursday, September 9, 2010

GPS Central is a leader in handheld GPS for recreational use. Our knowledge and applications experience can enhance your enjoyment and use of a GPS receiver. Our receivers can do a lot!

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GARMIN’s Atlantic Highway Basemap

Written by GPS Central Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Atlantic Highway basemap includes Europe, extreme western Russia, Africa, and the Middle East, and covers an area from N75 to S60 Latitude, W30 to E60 Longitude. Also included is a...

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Garmin Pre-Programmed Marine Charts

Written by GPS Central Thursday, September 9, 2010

What kind of BlueChart card does your Garmin unit take?

Garmin offers detailed marine maps and charts on 

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