Application: Driving directions and in-vehicle navigation
Quatech Products Used: Quatech USB, CompactFlash and Bluetooth GPS Receivers (GPSR-001U, GPSR-001C, GPSR-001B)

Global positioning system (GPS) receivers can be lifesavers when you are lost in a strange town. Using Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005, or any other GPS navigation software program as part of an in-vehicle navigation system can provide directions when you are lost, help plan trips in advance, or even point you to the closest rest area. The system depicted below is implemented using Quatech's GPSR-001B Bluetooth GPS receiver. This product is particularly well suited for long driving trips because its battery lasts p to 20 hours on a single charge. In addition, because it does not need to be physically connected to a PC or handheld PC, it can be placed anywhere in the vehicle in order to maximize signal reception.

Application: Nautical Navigation at Sea
Quatech Products Used: Quatech USB GPS Receiver (GPSR-001U)

Marine navigation is important when boaters venture off shore. Quatech GPS receivers are good choices for marine navigation stations centered on PC-based systems. Our USB-based GPS receiver is an easy addition to any desktop or laptop system, and is compatible with a wide variety of application software packages. In addition, its superior signal tracking capability provides peace of mind when you are on a boat in the middle of the ocean.

Application: Handheld Navigation for Hikers
Quatech Products Used: Quatech CompactFlash GPS Receiver (GPSR-001C)

Serious hikers require serious gear to ensure that they never get lost in the woods. Quatech CompactFlash GPS Receiver is an essential addition to any hiker's handheld PC. It has superior urban canyon performance for those hikers who venture way off the beaten path. And, it is port powered with an convenient embedded antenna that makes it an ideally compact solution for the gear-laden hiker.