International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 28-31, 1996 / Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California / The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a very accurate, all-weather, world wide three dimensional navigation system and it has been used in almost every field related to positioning and navigation. This paper presents a new application of GPS technology - personal positioning and navigation system. It combines VP ONCORE receiver OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) board and an intelligent system controller, with a keyboard and a programmable LCD as its peripherals. This system can realize rich navigation functions and satisfy the need of personal use.