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What is a GPS Receiver?

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GPS receivers is the third component of the GPS system. These range from navigation systems found on planes and in cars to hand held devices now available. A receiver uses signals received from three or more satellites to determine the position of the user.

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A Tom Tom GPS receiver is a GPS. A GPS is an electronic map that gives you a directions to where you are going. A GPS can speak in numerous languages.

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