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GPS
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What is GPS and how much does it cost?
Answer: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a free service that is owned and operated by the U.S. Government and is always available. Therefore, your SkyCaddie does not have a subscription to it. GPS is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. The $12 billion GPS satellite network was developed by the United States Department of Defense in the 1970's as a way to get precise locations of any object on the Earth. The satellites used by the SkyCaddie are the same satellites used by the U.S Military and the FAA is now in the process of using the same system as the primary navigation system for aviation. Twenty-four hours a day, these satellites continuously broadcast high-frequency radio signals so that anyone with a GPS receiver can determine their location anywhere on the Earth. Your SkyCaddie receives these signals simultaneously from as many as 12 satellites above the horizon to pinpoint your position. The SkyCaddie then calculates, with amazing accuracy, the distance between you and the targets defined on your golf course. Because of this, the SkyCaddie can work on any course in the world with a clear view of the sky.
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What is SBAS?
Answer: SBAS stands for "Satellite-Based Augmentation System" and it is designed to enhance the accuracy provided by GPS. SBAS is a general term for the various systems used across the globe, such as WAAS (U.S.), EGNOS (Europe) and MSAS (Japan).
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Can the SkyCaddie receive signals in countries outside of the United States? Is it just as accurate?
Answer: The SkyCaddie can receive GPS signals from anywhere in the world. If you use the SkyCaddie outside of the U.S. WAAS system, you should still have the benefit of Europe or Japan's SBAS signal, which enhances accuracy.
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How accurate is my SkyCaddie?
Answer: The SkyCaddie is very accurate and provides distances to more critical targets than other methods. The SkyCaddie was designed for golfers and has proprietary improvements to make GPS work exceptionally well in the unique environment of a golf course. In fact, professionals who play the Tight Lies Tour have selected it for use. With thousands of users, no one has complained about accuracy, but many have reported finding errors with markers and sprinkler heads on golf courses.
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