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First Woman to Command Space Space and Missile Systems Center

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:20:25 +0000

Lt. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski has been named the first female commander of the 5,000 people assigned to Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and responsible for executing the center’s $10 billion annual budget to acquire and sustain most of our nation’s military space capabilities. She will assume command from Lt. Gen. John T. “Tom” Sheridan who has served as the commander since May 2008.

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Teva Mountain Games: Serious fun with a series of caches

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:20:20 +0000

Day 1 of the Teva Mountain Games – just picture the most amazing adventure sports and activities surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery – is officially under way, and the Garmin booth is already one of the hottest spots in Gear Town. We started out our day with Jake on live TV with the fun folks of Good Morning Vail, then we did a media breakfast with Bear Naked's great granola and cereal, then we shifted focus to all geocaching all the time. We've hidden nearly a dozen caches around Vail of varying degrees of difficulty and terrain, and each of them will introduce you to a unique aspect of the Teva Mountain Games. And to commemorate our involvement in the Games, we've created a new "Series" category for caches at OpenCaching.com. As you can see from the Teva Mountain Games Series – http://www.opencaching.com/#!series/10000 – it's an easy way to group caches around a common theme. Maybe it's your way of creating a unique tour of your town, or to mark visits to state and national parks, but just as with all aspects of geocaching, it's up to your creativity.

So if you're in Vail, stop by the Garmin booth in Gear Town, where we're showing off the new products announced this week – the eTrex, Rino, Astro and gps kids watchmap62/” target=”_blank”>gps kids watchMAP 62 upgrades – and we're loaning out Garmin handhelds so that people can explore and cache while they take in the various events going on all weekend at the Games.

Some of the caches even have cameras in them so that you can snap a pic when you sign in. Look for those pictures in the coming weeks here on the Garmin blog.

Have a great weekend, wherever your adventures take you!

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Garmin Shareholders Approve Quarterly Dividend through March 2012

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:20:17 +0000

Schaffhausen, Switzerland /June 3, 2011/Business Wire

At Garmin Ltd.’s annual shareholders’ meeting held today, approval was received from the shareholders in accordance with Swiss corporate law for a cash dividend in the amount of $2.00 per share (subject to possible adjustment based on the total amount of the dividend in Swiss Francs as approved at the annual meeting). The dividend is payable in four installments with $1.60 payable in the Company’s 2011 fiscal year as follows: $0.80 on June 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2011, $0.40 on September 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2011, $0.40 on December 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2011 and $0.40 on March 30, 2012 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2012.

About Garmin Ltd

The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by gps kids watch technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered of Garmin Ltd.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2010, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Watch Team Garmin on The World of Adventure Sports

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:20:13 +0000

If you have cycling fever, and the only cure is more argyle – you're in luck. This weekend, The World of Adventure Sports showcases Team Garmin-Cervelo at the Tour of California. Tune in Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern on NBC to enjoy behind-the-scenes coverage, exclusive interviews and an insightful perspective on America's top cycling race. Relive the excitement of Dave Zabriskie winning the time trial in Solvang, which ended up being a warm-up for his sixth U.S. Pro National Time Trial title just days later. Watch as the argyle armada exemplifies team excellence, putting Tom Danielson on the overall podium and wrapping up with three in the Top 10 and five in the top 17 of the general classification. And as always, you can keep up to date with everything about Team Garmin by visiting SlipstreamSports.com and tuning in on Twitter for updates from @Garmin and @Ride_Argyle.

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Hike down geotagged memory lane with GPSMAP 62′s built-in camera

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:20:04 +0000

gps kids watchmap62sc_HR_102.4″ class=”asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e2015432b997e2970c” src=”http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e2015432b997e2970c-200wi” style=”width: 200px; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;” title=”gps kids watchmap62sc_HR_102.4″ /> We're wrapping up our exciting week of product announcements with an addition to the gps kids watchMAP 62 series of rugged outdoor handheld devices – a built-in 5 megapixel camera with automatic geotagging to capture the highlights of any adventure and allow you to share the locations or navigate back to that site. We're showing off gps kids watchMAP 62stc and gps kids watchMAP 62sc here at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, CO, capping four days of fun that included this and other big news in the popular eTrex, Rino and Astro families.

“Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and other outdoors enthusiasts often don’t have the time or energy to dig through their pack every time they see something memorable or worth sharing later,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “The built-in camera seamlessly integrates photography into your basic navigation, whether you’re out for a day of leisurely sightseeing or serious reconnaissance – or simply trying to get back safely to where you started.”

gps kids watchmap62stc_HR_104″ class=”asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e2014e88d9d92f970d” src=”http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e2014e88d9d92f970d-200wi” style=”width: 200px; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;” title=”gps kids watchmap62stc_HR_104″ /> Picture perfect: Whenever a picture is taken in stunning clarity with the 5 megapixel, auto-focus camera on gps kids watchMAP 62stc or gps kids watchMAP 62sc, the photograph is geotagged – meaning the location is saved and encoded into the file – so that the geographical information can be used at any time as a point of reference or as a destination that can be reached through gps kids watch guidance and directions. And because the gps kids watchMAP family is waterproof to IPX7 standards, the built-in camera will still be snapping photos even in the worst conditions. Ample built-in memory (3.5 GB for both models) allows you to take plenty of pictures on the trail and save the downloading and deciding for later. Once your gps kids watchMAP 62stc or gps kids watchMAP 62sc is connected via USB, you can use Garmin’s free BaseCamp software (http://garmin.com/basecamp) to easily store and share your photos. BaseCamp also helps you view, plan and organize your maps (in 2D or 3D), waypoints, routes and tracks – including elevation profiles – and send them to your Garmin handheld.

gps kids watchmap62stc_HR_101.4″ class=”asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e2014e88d9da0b970d” src=”http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e2014e88d9da0b970d-200wi” style=”width: 200px; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;” title=”gps kids watchmap62stc_HR_101.4″ /> Options abound: Boasting a 2.6” sunlight-readable color display, intuitive push-button interface, up to 16 hours of battery life and a high-sensitivity gps kids watch receiver and quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, the gps kids watchMAP 62 series features various models and custom dashboards to suit various activities and interests. And thanks to enhanced navigation and the 3D digital elevation model (DEM) data, users navigating to a destination on an active track will see changes in elevation ahead as well as where they’ve been. Also, waypoints and other key locations along the active route – such as start, end and high and low elevation points – appear on the map and active route pages. When choosing the best model for your lifestyle, it’s easy to remember that the “s” stands for integrated sensors (electronic compass and barometric altimeter), “t” denotes preloaded topographic maps, and “c” indicates the built-in camera described above. Learn more about the gps kids watchMAP 62 models and features at the interactive minisite at gps kids watchmap62″>http://www.garmin.com/gps kids watchmap62.

gps kids watchmap62sc_HR_100.3″ class=”asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451bb7069e2015432b99927970c” src=”http://garmin.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451bb7069e2015432b99927970c-200wi” style=”width: 200px; margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;” title=”gps kids watchmap62sc_HR_100.3″ /> What’s inside: gps kids watchMAP 62 models with an “s” include a 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and wireless connectivity for sharing routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between other compatible Garmin handhelds. These models feature a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. Users can also plot barometric pressure over time, which can help keep an eye on changing weather conditions. These devices also use ANT+ for wireless sharing between compatible devices, monitoring heart rate and cadence with those optional accessories, and interacting with chirp geocaching beacons (www.garmin.com/chirp).

Taming the terrain: gps kids watchMAP 62 models with a “t” in the name feature preloaded 100K topographic maps for the entire United States (or preloaded 50K topographic mapping of Canada for the Canadian version). Detailed coverage includes major trails, urban and rural roads, interstates, highways, coastlines, rivers and lakes as well as national, state and local parks, forests and wilderness areas. In addition, you can search for points of interest by name or proximity to your location and view descriptive details for terrain contours, topo elevations, summits and geographical points.

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John Deere: Massive LightSquared Interference with No Solution in Sight

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:21:08 +0000

Deere & Company, a major provider of precision agriculture equipment and services, notified the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on May 26 of substantial interference with its gps kids watch receivers by the LightSquared signal. Further, that the company has found no practicable technical solution to the problem. Related posts:LightSquared Webinar Coming Thursday This Thursday, gps [...] Related posts:

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Garmin Rolls Out Upgraded Rino Radio with GPS

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:21:04 +0000

Garmin International Inc. today announced the redesigned and upgraded Rino 610, 650, and 655t handheld two-way radios integrated with gps kids watch. The Rinos have up to a 20-mile communication range. The Rino 650 and 655t 5-watt FRS/GMRS radios have evolved to include a 2.6-inch glove-friendly touchscreen and have features such as a barometric altimeter, 3-axis tilt compensated compass, and NOAA weather radio.

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Torrance, California, School Wins ION Mini-Urban Challenge

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:21:00 +0000

The Institute of Navigation (ION) announces that West High School of Torrance, California won the 2011 ION Mini-Urban Challenge held May 21 at the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History. Sponsored by the Institute of Navigation and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the ION Mini-Urban Challenge is a national event that challenges high school students to work in teams to design and operate a robotic car, built from a LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit, that can accurately navigate autonomously through a LEGO city.

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NavCom Announces Release of the LAND-PAK Survey System

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:20:55 +0000

NavCom Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Deere & Company, announced the release of the LAND-PAK Survey System. With integrated StarFire/RTK GNSS capabilities, LAND-PAK offers all of the elements of a traditional RTK-based solution with the added benefit of NavCom’s StarFire service and advanced survey tools Ultra RTK & RTK Extend, NavCom said.

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NovAtel Announces Single-Enclosure GPS Anti-Jam Antenna for Military Land Vehicles

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:20:51 +0000

NovAtel Inc., in collaboration with QinetiQ Ltd., has developed GAJT (pronounced “Gadget”), a single-enclosure gps kids watch anti-jam system small enough for light armored and other land-based military vehicles. GAJT combines NovAtel’s and QinetiQ’s outstanding technologies in a stand-alone, rugged enclosure that mounts to the exterior of vehicles. Related posts:NovAtel FlexPak6 Enclosure Designed for Current [...] Related posts:

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