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?