Questions sent to Michael Hatch
Minus questions answered elsewhere

• Possibility of setting-up an online track-sharing system for leaders?


• Experience of setting-up tracks in advance of a tour......
  ....and software recommended for this?


• Use of GPS for leading new tours?


• Using a handheld for a day walk?


• Inputting waypoints to a GPS efficiently


• Computer mapping programs for downloading on to a GPS?


• Using a GPS abroad?


• Linking in to foreign maps? ....
  ....And an interesting DIY example


• Recommendations for purchasing? ...covered but could look again


• Usefulness for leaders planning, leading and reviewing walks?


• Working out distances and profiles for a walk?


• Use abroad - how to pin-point location when lost & relate this to the map. And why I should have GPS?


• ...and find out how to download the information on a walk including the route tracing on to my computer.


• I am keen to know how to download the free maps available at ‘openstreetmap.com’, particularly the ones placed on-line by Talkytoaster.


• Do you need different types of GPS for use in UK and abroad?


• "Rechargeable batteries are not much good"....
  .....Get low self-discharge ones!


• What is a   .gpx   file?