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Win a handheld GPS unit
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GPS receiver
You could win this GPS unit.
tiny Are you eager to have a go at geocaching but can't afford a GPS unit?

Don't despair - we have one to give away in our competition. Just follow our website treasure hunt and this lovely gadget could be yours.
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What is geocaching?

The Inside Out cache

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Global Positioning Systems use satellite signals to determine a location.

24 of these satellites are in orbit about 11,000 miles above earth.

Speaking GPS units can be fitted into cars to give directions.

GPS was devised in 1973 and is operated by the United States Department of Defence.

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If you want to go geocaching you'll need a GPS receiver. They can cost a packet if you buy a top of the range model, but for geocaching all you need is a basic handheld unit.

Before you rush out, we have one to give away in our competition. To enter you'll need to follow our BBCi Southampton treasure hunt.

There are five 'caches' hidden around the BBC Southampton website. Each contains a word or words and a clue which will lead you onward. As you progress, the words you collect will make a phrase. Enter that phrase, along with your details, on the form which you'll find at the end of the trail.

All the correct entries will go into a draw and one winner will receive the GPS receiver.

Hint: Once you're on the right webpage you'll find the cache hidden at the very bottom of the page, a red link like this... cache

The competition closes on Friday, April 12th, 2003, at 12:00 GMT

Good luck!

>>> start the trail <<<

 
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