Galileo GPS Solutions

If you prefer a GPS with Camera capability, you might be interested with our range of Garmin GPS with inbuilt Camera. We sell Garmin Oregon 550, 600 and Garmin Montana 600, 650. This series of Garmin GPS have an internal camera that automatically auto tags your images.

These GPS with camera are excellent for professionals doing field work and need to tag all the images. The main advantage is a user doesn’t need to tag the images manually because the GPS will do it for him/her.

Garmin Oregon GPS 650 with inbuilt camera

Key features:
• Improved 7.6cm (3”) sunlight-readable colour touchscreen display
• High speed USB for faster map and photo transfers with your computer
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception
• 850 MB of internal memory for map data and photos
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Built-in basemap with DEM (digital elevation model) data
• Wirelessly share routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between compatible units
• Waterproof standard: IPX7
• Interface: USB and NMEA 0183
• Approximately 16 hours of battery life
• 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and barometric altimeter.
• 3.2 megapixel auto-focus digital camera with automatic geotagging

Garmin Montana 600 GPS with camera capability

Key features:
• Bright 4” sunlight readable, 65k colour TFT, touchscreen display
• High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix.
• Wirelessly share routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between
compatible units
• Worldwide built-in Basemap with shaded relief
• 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter
• microSD card slot for optional mapping
• 3.5mm audio jack
• High speed USB and Serial interface
• Rugged, waterproof (IEC 60529 IPX7)
•Battery: supplied with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack
providing approx. 16 hours use or uses 3 x AA user replaceable
batteries (purchase required) providing approx. 22 hrs use5-megapixel autofocus digital camera with automatic geo-tagging

Including location data is becoming important in any research work. The location data in form of GPS coordinates will help in mapping and visualizing the research work.

One of the best GPS device that you can use to collect the location data is a Garmin handheld GPS.

This rugged handheld GPS devices can work in some of the remotest parts of the world. The reason being, they rely on satellites above the sky rather than limited mobile phone towers. Satellite signal can be picked all over the world and the only thing required is a clear sky.

The Garmin GPS come with a USB data cable that connects to your PC/ laptop, enabling you to transfer data from GPS to computer.

If you are planning to use a GPS during your research work and are interested in buying one of these GPS, please contact us for a quote.

Garmin GPSMAP 78s  is quite easy to use and comes with easy to understand menus. The LCD display is bright even in sunlight. Features of this model is quite comprehensive for use during your field work.

Garmin GPSMAP 78 pros

• Excellent menu setup; fast access to features
• Bright screen
• Ability to load Garmin custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery
• Paperless geocaching
• Tri-axial compass
• Extensive customization options
• Advanced track navigation
• Wireless data transfer with compatible units
• Lightweight
• Chipset firmware seems very mature, resulting in highly accurate tracklogs

Garmin GPSMAP 78S Specifications and Features

• High Sensitivity receiver
• LCD Display – Display resolution, WxH 160 x 240 pixels
• Electronic compass
• Weight 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries
• Battery life 20 hours
• MicroSD slot
• USB slot
• Built-in memory 1.7 GB
• Waypoints/favorites/locations 2000
• Routes 200
• Track log 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Price – Ksh 48, 500

The following is a detailed description of features and specifications of the popular Garmin etrex 30 that is sold in Kenya.

Physical & Performance

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.1″ x 4.0″ x 1.3″ (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)
• Display size, WxH: 1.4″ x 1.7″ (3.5 x 4.4 cm); 2.2″ diag (5.6 cm)
• Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels
• Display type: transflective, 65-K color TFT
• Weight: 5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries
• Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery life: 25 hours
• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
• Floats: no
• High-sensitivity receiver: yes
• Interface: USB

Maps & Memory

• Basemap: yes
• Preloaded maps: no
• Ability to add maps: yes
• Built-in memory: 1.7 GB
• Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000
• Routes: 200
• Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Garmin eTrex 30 Features & Benefits

• Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
• Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
• Touchscreen: no
• Barometric altimeter: yes
• Camera: no
• Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
• Custom maps compatible: yes
• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
• Outdoor GPS games: no
• Hunt/fish calendar: yes
• Sun and moon information: yes
• Tide tables: yes
• Area calculation: yes
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
• Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
• Picture viewer: no
• Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes

Calculating distance ran is very important to a runner. Knowing the distance covered will give you a realistic feedback of your effort.

The roads in Kenya are not marked with distance and the only way you can track distance covered when running out doors is to wear a GPS enabled watch.

We sell a wide range of Garmin GPS watches that you can use to take your running to the next level.

Garmin Forerunner 10

This is the most popular GPS watch in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. It is the entry level model and the cheapest GPS watch from Garmin.

Forerunner 10 is a GPS running watch that tracks your distance, speed/pace and calories.

They work in Kenya

The most common question we get from people is “Does this watch work in Kenya?” Absolutely yes! GPS watches rely on Satellite technology to work and they work world wide.

Easy to Use

Forerunner 10 is so easy to use, you can start your run with the press of a button. As you run, you can see your time and distance clearly displayed on 1 screen and calories and pace on another. You can also customize the settings to show pace and distance on the same screen.

If you are interested in taking ownership of this watch, contact us @ info@galileogps.co.ke and we will give you a quote and deliver it within 24 hours.

If you use running as part of your exercise routine, you can track calories burned by wearing a GPS watch.

The Garmin Forerunner 10 is designed for runners who want real time data. The GPS watch track’s distance covered, calories burned and pace.

Easy to use

Forerunner 10 is so easy to use, you can start your run with the press of a button. As you run, you can see your time and distance clearly displayed on 1 screen and calories and pace on another. You can also customize the settings to show pace and distance on the same screen.

This is an electronic equipment used to show a global position of location. This type of device is used in research to gather location data that will be used in mapping the final results.

We sell GPS coordinates gadget. The most popular brand in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is the Garmin eTrex series.

Yellow – Garmin eTrex 10

Orange – Garmin eTrex 20

Black – Garmin eTrex 30

Garmin eTrex 10 is the basic entry level unit. If you just want to collect global position of a location? The eTrex 10 will do the job. But for people who need things like compass, custom maps or altimeter, the eTrex 20, 30 are recommended.

Handheld GPS devices have come a long way. They were originally used by elite armed forces but today handheld GPS are used by individuals to track movement and organizations for mapping field data.

The most popular handheld GPS for mapping in Kenya are Garmin eTrex series, these include, Garmin eTrex 10, 20 and 30.

Yellow – Garmin eTrex 10(The basic entry level model)

Orange – Garmin eTrex 20

Black – Garmin eTrex 30

The all have a USB slot to transfer data from the device to your P.C. or laptop

They all perform similar function(i.e ability to collect coordinates). The differences are memory size and ability to add external maps.

Main Features of Garmin eTrex

• Portable, easy to use, robust, waterproof to IPX-7 standard (withstands 30 minutes under water up to 1 meter (3 feet) deep).
• Easy to read display with background illumination. The etrex 10 has a monochrome display with 128×160 pixel, the etrex 20 and 30 have a color display with 176×220 pixel.
• Profiles to manage multiple collections of settings for different purposes.
• Easy to use with buttons and thumb stick.
• High sensitivity receiver
• Etrex 20,30 are equipped with a slot for a standard micro SD memory card
• The etrex 20 and 30 have 1.7 GB built-in memory to store user data and to receive additional, more detailed maps
• Stores up to 1000 waypoints (etrex 10) rsp. 2000 waypoints (etrex 20 and 30) with name (up to 30 characters), icon (choice of 135 symbols) and coordinates

How to purchase

Please call 072735544 or email info@galileogps.co.ke or simply contact us via contact page.

Oner Trackers are ideal for people who want to track personal vehicle without the requirement of signing a long term contract. You only pay the buying price of the tracker and you we will not charge you monthly or annual fee.

Oner trackers are perfect for people who own a taxi/pick up or lorry and have no time to supervise the driver.

This tracker can remotely locate all your vehicles, anywhere all over the country(Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan and Burundi), and you can monitor your vehicle using your smart phone or on your computer.

Main functions and features:
1. Tracking via SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP)

2. Current location report

3. Tracking by time interval

4. SOS panic button

5. Geo-fencing control

6. Low battery alert

7. Speeding alert

8. External power cut alert

9. Remote engine/fuel cut

10. Real time tracking and history location play back

11. ACC detecting

12. Location reply to cell phone with street names

13. GOOGLE map link for location via SMS, which shows you location on map via mobilephone.

14. Mileage calculation with longitude and latitude via SMS, view mileage data via GPS web-based tracking centre system.

15. Get actual address of location via SMS.

 Deliverables

• Installation certificate & 2yrs guarantee
• Self management training & user account (No monthly fees)
• 24hrs technical, road rescue & recovery assistance

NB: Installation done at clients venue e.g. home or workplace

The modern Garmin handheld GPS such as the eTrex 10/20/30 and the gpsmap 62/62s connect to GLONNAS that enables the devices to get better accuracy.

GLONNAS alone won’t guarantee a user accurate readings, to get accurate readings, a user needs to follow basic guidelines of using a GPS.

1. Determine the type of internal antenna in your GPS. This information will likely be listed in a table of “specifications” in the back of your owner’s manual. There are two main types:

• Patch antenna, and
• Quadrifilar helix antenna

2. Hold your GPS properly to receive a stronger signal from the GPS satellites:

•  If you have a patch antenna hold your GPS flat
• If you have a quadrifilar helix antenna hold your GPS erect

3. Stand where you have a clear view of the sky. Buildings, hills, trees, etc., will block the signals from the GPS satellites. The goal is to receive the signal from as many GPS satellites as possible.

4. Hold your GPS at shoulder height. Even your body can block the signal from the GPS satellites.

5. Use “position averaging”. This is a feature that allows your GPS to take many measurements and then calculate an average position before saving it in the GPS receiver’s memory.

6. Turn on the WAAS/GLONNAS capability. The WAAS/GLONNAS signal is broadcast from several geo stationary communications satellites. The WAAS/GLONNAS signal provides corrections for your GPS measurements and enhances the accuracy of your GPS receiver.

NB. WAAS signal is not available over African continent. So, you won’t pick this signal if you are using your GPS in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Burundi or any other African country.