May 13, 2021 Podcast (behind-the-chartplotter): Play in new window Imagine being nicknamed “Tuna Dog” but never having to troll for tuna. That’s Del Stephens for you. He uses his Garmin marine technology to head out, drop anchor and catch fish — so many, in fact, he’s caught all but two species of tuna. Hear more about how Del found success on the water (and off it as an author, speaker and occasional radio host) in […]

Photo: Garmin GPS-based navigation tool with multi-band GNSS provides reliable, accurate heading and position information Garmin International Inc. has launched the MSC 10 marine satellite compass with multi-band GNSS and a fully integrated attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for a smooth and accurate GPS-derived heading and position on the water. “Garmin was the first to deliver a marine positioning receiver and antenna utilizing multi-band GNSS support, and we’re pleased to continue to bring this […]

May 10, 2021 Recently we asked @GarminAviation social media followers to weigh in on their favorite Garmin Pilot™ features, and the results are in. Your answers were as varied as the feature list is long, which isn’t at all surprising. Between all the flight planning, digital charts and situational awareness tools available on both the standard and premium plans, you have a lot to choose from when attempting to name just one feature as your […]

Enova’s PGuard security robot uses Taoglas antennas. (Photo: Enova Rootics) There’s strength in numbers. That’s why antenna systems are increasingly upgrading from single-input/single-output (SISO) architectures to multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO). Whether it’s military communications, public safety, smart meters or smartphones, more antenna elements increase channel capacity, reduce transmitting power and increase resistance to multipath fading. But the smaller the device, the more challenging MIMO becomes from a design perspective, such as providing ample isolation between each antenna […]

May 6, 2021 With the Giro d’Italia coming up, many pro teams have set their eyes on the iconic trophy: the Trofeo Senza Fine. Astana – Premier Tech has won the Giro three times in the past 13 years and is heading to Italy with a young but talented team. They explain how the team and riders prepared for this Grand Tour, and what it takes to win it. Dmitry Fofonov, team performance manager of […]

The new display can be easily read in sunlight. (Photo: Bad Elf) When survey receiver maker Bad Elf set out to make its new Flex device, they knew they had to make the battery last longer. But the device’s screen was eating up power, shortening surveyors’ time in the field. “As we were building out the idea for Bad Elf Flex, we knew surveyors wanted four things: sunlight readability, a backlight for night visibility, ability […]

May 7, 2021 At Garmin we have the highest-value, most comprehensive avionics lineup in the industry — and they are all capable of meeting the unique needs of local, state and federal government agencies. Whether you’re looking for integrated flight decks or stand-alone products like flight displays, navigators, audio panels, sensors and more, we’re here to help you stay mission-ready with our CNS-/ATM-compliant commercial avionics solutions.  Here are five ways that innovative Garmin products can […]

The European Space Agency has selected GMV to supply the radio-frequency constellation simulator (RFCS) for the Galileo second generation (G2G) program. According to GMV, this is the multinational’s largest contract in Portugal. From Portugal, GMV will lead a consortium to supply an RFCS covering both the first and second Galileo generations. The Galileo first generation (G1G), running since December 2016, consists of space infrastructure (26 satellites to date) and ground infrastructure. Under the G2G RFCS […]

May 5, 2021 By Ross Bentley When it comes to motorsports, Ross Bentley, a Garmin consultant, knows his stuff. A former pro race driver himself, Bentley holds titles, including the 1998 U.S. Road Racing Champ and the 2003 24 Hours of Daytona winner, and now he spends his time coaching drivers at all experience levels in an effort to help them chase down that perfect lap. Today, Bentley extends some of that coaching to Garmin […]

Illustration: BAE Systems BAE Systems is investing more than $100 million to build a state-of-the-art facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, expected to be completed in 2022. The facility will support the company’s newly acquired Navigation & Sensor Systems business, which makes mission-critical military GPS products. The new building will bring the company’s local design and production employees from multiple locations into a single center of excellence with modern manufacturing, engineering and office space. “Our world-class […]