GPS mobile phones

The Global Positioning System GPS has revolutionised navigation on land, in the air and at sea. As a global navigation system for determining position and measuring time, GPS is based on satellites that permanently transmit radio signals. The GPS receiver on earth uses the signal propagation times to calculate the exact location to within centimetres. The extensive software of the GPS receiver provides complete navigation programmes with all the necessary data. In addition to larger GPS devices with chart plotters for fixed installations, mobile GPS mobile phones are ideal for outdoor use and charter skippers who want to rely on their own GPS instrument.

Localisation using GPS

Anyone travelling abroad can use their GPS mobile phone to determine their location anytime and anywhere, whether trekking and hiking, sailing, cycling or driving. Precise navigation with speed and direction is possible without the Internet with its land-based radio networks. In addition, localisation in an emergency using GPS is more reliable than locating a mobile phone when there is a lack of coverage with radio networks. The compact, pocket-sized navigation devices have powerful software with comprehensive functions. GPS mobile phones with an electronic nautical chart system and waypoint navigation are particularly interesting for sailors and motorboat drivers. Route planning, wireless data transfer and the track recording of an entire holiday cruise are no problem with the appropriate memory capacity.

Advantages and functions of handheld GPS devices

The latest generation of GPS mobile phones also offer card slots for microSD, USB High-Speed and are NMEA 0183 compatible. Barometric altimeter, electronic compass and pre-installed topo maps make a GPS mobile phone a universal outdoor companion. With low power consumption, batteries and rechargeable batteries also provide sufficiently long switch-on times without a mains connection. Most handheld GPS devices are robust enough to withstand tough conditions on land and water.

Special GPS models are waterproof, floatable and shockproof. The housing is insensitive to vibrations and rubber armouring ensures a secure grip even when wet. Water sports enthusiasts such as sailors need easy-to-read displays and simple user interfaces that facilitate safe navigation via GPS even in bad weather. Clear keyboard input, self-explanatory menu navigation and user interfaces that are similar to the Windows operating system mean that even GPS beginners have no difficulty in determining their location and planning their route. The Compass online shop at Compass24.com offers a large selection of GPS mobile phones from leading international manufacturers and GPS accessories.

Guide to GPS plotters and map plotters

Our experts have compiled all the important information on GPS plotters and map plotters for you. In the GPS plotter guide, for example, you can find out all about the different types of GPS plotters, the different interfaces and what you should look out for when buying GPS devices.