Can other countries use our satellites for GPS?

July 9, 2009 by admin · 5 Comments
Filed under: Military 
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Mr Average Joe asked:


Can the North Koreans or the Iranians use our satellites for GPS use?

Would the kind civilians use be of any use by these countries for military use?

How does a gps system work exactly?

March 18, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
Filed under: Other - Electronics 
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ИΦĬςΩҐҐļº² asked:


in full detail. Do you download a map from online, or can you only use pre-installed maps. If you can download them can you download foreign maps in other countries? how many kb does it usually use for a length of 10 minutes, and does it recognize where you are by tower communication or do you set where you are and your path first?

What country was the first to have GPS units in cars?

February 6, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation 
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John R asked:


This came up with a coworker as we were looking for GPS maps in other countries.

Which auto manufacturer / country was the first to put GPS units in cars? Japan? US? Germany? Anyone know? Obviously we’re talking as standard equipment options, not just customized James Bond type alterations.