PODCAST SPECIAL - After walking 118 miles the microphone is turned through 180 degrees as the guest presenter, Paul Freeman asks the questions and finds out the highs and lows of walking 118 miles. If you can support, please visit my Just Giving fundraising page - more here Overview of Charity Walk Every year, Shepherds Walks raise money on the challenge walks for two great charities - Hospice Care North NorthumberlandNorthumberland National Park Mountain Rescue With the year we have just had, it has been impossible to donate as we have in the past so I am personally going to step up to the bar. The route Starting Melrose - St Cuthbert's Way to - St Boswells then Border Abbey Way through Kelso - to - Jedburgh then St Cuthbert's Way to St Cuthbert's Cave then Northumberland Coast Path to Warkworth then St Oswald's Way to Rothbury

GPS Training Podcast

GPS Training podcast – number 62

Best route planning software, battery save tips, ways to carry your GPS, and Andy's top tips. Welcome to the GPS Training podcast, it is our 61st episode. This month I am joined by Andy or ‘tech’ guy at GPS Training, welcome Andy to this month’s podcast. In this month’s podcast Garmin BaseCamp, Xpedition 2 or the GPST Free OS Planner?Battery Save tips as winter is loomingWays to carry your Garmin and SatMap GPS UnitAndy’s top tips So, without a further ado let’s get on with this month’s GPS Training Podcast The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a look at BaseCamp, Xpedition2 or the GPS Training route planning software. When would you use each of them and why? We have had a few people call and ask the question – which should I use? What is route planning software?What is Garmin BaseCamp?PC/ Mac? – Desktop only?Free, but really need Garmin GPS if you want OS maps on itWhat is Xpedition2Good points about it – saving into cloud, easy to usePoorer points – subscription basedGPS Training OS PlannerGood points - Online route planner, SimplePoorer points - Can’t store pre planned routes/ tracks within unit BaseCamp – offline no internet, Garmin GPS with OS Maps, birdseye map downloads, software updates,Xpedition2 – Online- premium map for other parts of world, manage Expedition cloud can be used for wifi sync of routes setup wifi Xpedition2 live site – Enter user name Xpedition username & passwordGPST OS planner – Online , GPS with no os maps or want more detailed 1:25k, simple to use less tools but easier, no subscription free Links to each of the Route planning software we have discussed - BaseCamp - https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/software/basecamp/Xpedition2 - https://xpedition2.com/GPST OS planner - https://gpstraining.co.uk/pages/ordnance-survey-route-planner2. As cooler weather is just around the corner, we look at the best way to conserve your battery level in an outdoor GPS UnitGarmin tips for better battery life – Units that run on AA batteries - Correct battery setting, recommend Eneloop or LithiumKeep spare batteries warm, eg inside pocket For all units – both AA batteries and built-in batteries Setup display Battery save function Battery save – swipe down oregon 700 or power button other units reduce backlightSetup Map – Orientation North UpLeave screen not on map pageWifi , Bluetooth turned off SatMap tips for better battery life – lower main backlight using button on the side and use Advanced power setting change boost time to no more than 20 seconds Power control screen turn off down from 3 minutes to 1 minuteAdvanced Power Setting – Power saving mode – Advanced (Only North up)Power off button – set button to screen off in settings – hibernate settings make button 3 screen offAdvanced power – make sure Lipol Rechargeable selected with SatMap battery or if using emergency aa pack recommend Lithium AA change here talking about this later.Spare batteries as Garmin keep warm, take battery out if not using for sometime You will find videos about battery save tips and lots more in the GPS Training online resource. Please just go to GPS Training and click on – online resource – on the top menu bar The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast the different ways to carry an Outdoor GPS unit Garmin - Carabiner Clip - black or silverGarmin Backpack TetherGarmin Cart MountGarmin Quick Release LanyardGarmin Retractable LanyardGarmin Lanyard CarabinerGarmin Montana 700 Carry CaseGarmin Montana 600 and GPSMAP Carry CaseGarmin eTrex and Oregon Carry Case I have created a video looking at the varies Garmin accessories – just go to GPSTraining.co.uk > Product Reviews > The best way to carry a Garmin GPS unit - your options SatMap – Carry Case – official/ non-officialLanyardQuadlock belt clip To find out more about the accessories we have listed above please go to GPS Training > GPS Store > Accessories

GPS Training podcast – number 61

The October GPS Training Podcast - A big thank you – more about that later, Old OS map cards in new Garmin GPS Units – what you need to know, The Garmin GPSMAP 65s with a 1:25k map card, GPS course locations for 2022, and Andy’s top tips. The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a very big thank you to Ian As you may hear we have no Ian on this month’s Podcast, this is, very sadly he has decided to leave GPS Training. Ian has been a member of the GPS Training team for 14 years. He has also been my fellow co-host on the Podcast since episode 19, so he hosted 40 Podcasts with me, and despite everything that has happened over the last 18 months we had lots of fun doing so. He also delivered x 3 courses in the South – South Downs, New Forest, and Northamptonshire. So it was with a very heavy heart I accepted Ian’s resignation in the last month and he will be a massive loss for GPS Training. Thanks for everything Ian over the past 14 years and best of luck with everything going forward from all the team at GPS Training and the listeners of the GPS Training Podcast. A big thank you Ian The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is the different map cards you have got over the years as some of the older OS map cards are not working in the new generation GPS Units. What are the different types of OS map cards? DiscovererTOPO PRO v1TOPO PRO v2You get each of these map options in both 1:50k OS scale and also 1:25k, which also has the 1:50k map card on the same card.TOPO PRO – Routable data within National Parks What is the problem some customers are encountering? New GPS Units – list these – will only work with the TOPO PRO map cards Buy your new map card when you buy a new unit – 1:50k map card half price when you do it this way To find out more about the different Garmin GPS Units go to – gpstraining.co.uk and click on GPS Store (top menu bar) > Handheld GPS Units The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is - The Garmin GPSMAP 65s with a 1:25k map card What is the problem?Back Story – our GPS UnitAnd a solution – short term?Expected fix date? Thanks to the cartography team at Garmin who I know have been liaising with Andy – End OctoberIn the short term you will see we have not been selling the Garmin GPSMAP 65s with the 1:25k map card.Garmin GPSMAP has become one of our best-selling GPS Units alongside the Garmin GPSMAP 66srGarmin GPSMAP 65s – Multi band, Topo Active mapping, works alongside the explore app and this stunning 15 hours of battery life with 2 x AA batteries To find out more about the Garmin GPSMAP 65s please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS Units > Garmin GPSMAP 65s and when on the product page The next thing on this month’s podcast is – Our GPS Training course locations for 2022 We currently have 2 x courses 1 x day SatMap course2 x day Garmin Course Current course locations South DownsNew ForestNorthamptonshirePeak DistrictLake DistrictNorthumberlandPeebles - Scottish Borders New for 2022 – Gloucestershire - Ashleworth Memorial Hall, Nup End, Ashleworth, GL19 4HU Also, for 2022 – More midweek courses – Many thanks to everybody who filled in the course questionnaire that we have linked to a couple of times from the newsletter over the past month To find out more about our GPS training courses please just go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training Courses on the top menu bar The next thing on this month’s GPS Training Podcast is Andy’s top tips – and we have lots of them – list on my job sheet (11 in total) Garmin – In out routes on Basecamp dont overlap on top as compass will be confused, use duplicate reverse or create 2 x Routes1:25k/ European maps - ages to loadElevation – resetting – videos in the online resource for all the units SatMap - SatMap Active 20 GPX file copied straight into unit - if tracks shown as footprint icon in internal folder n...

GPS Training podcast – number 60

Free route planning software, basic terminology, mapping options and ask Ian In this month’s podcast We look at the FREE NEW GPS training route planning softwareBasic terminology – what does it all mean?Mapping options for an Outdoor GPS unitAsk Ian – Ian answers the questions you have been asking over the past monthStock availability So, without a further ado lets get on with this months GPS Training Podcast The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a quick look over the new FREE GPS Training route planning software Where do you find this? gpstraining.co.uk and click on OS planner (top menu bar) or scroll down to the bottom of homepage and you will see a banner taking you to it. Why have we done this? Trying to give a free alternative to those not wanting to use Garmin BaseCamp or Xpedition 2 as we are finding it hard to support OS route planner, Memory map, Qua, Anquet etc etc Also – to get traffic onto the website – link building – so if anybody can help with this it would be appreciated. Very basic, easy to use route planning softwarePlan on 1:25k maps even if you just have 1:50k maps on your GPSAnd to prove this I recently did a walk and talk with a Garmin eTrex 10, first planning my route on our OS planner firstIt is free and will continue to beAndy has created training videos, these you will find underneath the route planning software Please enjoy, share with your friends, walking groups and anybody who may be interested in it, its FREE! And if you can link to it from your walking group, walking festival, local website it would be very much appreciated. To access the free OS route planning software please go to gpstraining.co.uk and click on OS planner on the top menu bar and a very big thank you for all the kind comments you have sent us about it over the past few weeks, since it has been launched. The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is to discuss the basic terminology we/ you use when navigating with an outdoor GPS unit What is a - WaypointRouteTrackCourse To find out more about our GPS training courses please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on GPS Training Courses on the top menu bar The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is a look at the varies map options you get on both Garmin and SatMap GPS units So Ian, lets start off with the SatMap options – UK options- Solo Unit- Adventure maps 25k – Open Street mapping – really 1:25k?- 1:50k option – Land ranger map equivalent – pink cover- Platinum Edition – 1:10k, 1:25k, 1:50k and 1:250k – Explorer map (1:25k) Orange cover in the paper form Moving onto the Garmin options – again UK options- Topo Active maps – Walk and talk we discuss using the Garmin eTrex 10 (a GPS with no maps) - Birdseye Download – Voucher – 25,000 sq km – Don’t get confused with Birdseye satellite download25k maps also show Field Boundaries, open Access areas and permissive paths, which you don’t get on the 1:50k maps- Discoverer mapping and TOPO PRO (map cards) – what are the differences – Routable data and updated map set- TOPO PRO – 1:50k and 1:25k (1:25k, 1:50k and 1:250k) – How do you select each of these map sets? If you want to see what each of the map sets look like, please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on the magnifying glass (top right) – and type in map options – underneath the products you will see an article - Garmin mapping options for outdoor GPS The next thing on this month’s podcast is – Ask Ian. From Nathan - After meeting your colleagues at the Geocaching Mega in Lincolnshire last week. I've been reassured that sending in questions of the one I'm about to ask should attract a response - it'd be interesting to see how many others are facing the same issue, or whether it's another one of those early bugs I've caught. The issue pertains to some Geocaches not showing on my Garmin Montana 700. It seems random in which caches are affected,

GPS Training podcast – number 59

An in-depth but lighthearted look into the world of Outdoor GPS Navigation, the OS App, GPS Courses, and Andy is once again back with his technical insight. This month I am again joined by my co-host Ian, our South of England trainer here at GPS Training. In this month’s podcast A quick update on the OS appGPS courses and a new course going forwardA new piece – Andy’s top tech - updatesBefore you head away on holiday with your GPS, a few things to work through.Ask Ian – Ian answers the questions you have been asking over the past monthGPS training YouTube channel – an update The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a quick update from Ian regarding the problems he has been encountering with the OS App …. The story continues ……The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is a look at the GPS training courses we have coming up this summer and some plans we have for the future.Garmin GPS Training weekendDate - 31st July and 1st AugLocation - Northumberland SatMap GPS Training courseDate - 7th AugustLocation - Northumberland Garmin GPS Training weekendDate - 4th and 5th SeptLocation - New Forest Garmin GPS Training weekendDate - 11th and 12th SeptLocation - Lake District Garmin GPS Training weekendDate – 18th and 19th SeptLocation – Northumberland Garmin GPS Training weekendDate – 25th and 26th SeptLocation – South Downs Garmin GPS Training weekendDate – 2nd and 3rd OctoberLocation – Peebles, Scottish Borders GPS in the Hills – Date – locationMust have been on a training course with us in the past To find out more about our GPS training courses please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on GPS Training Courses on the top menu bar The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is Andy’s handy top tech updates - looking at some of the current issues and solutions for Outdoor GPS users Maps on GPSMAP 65sFit file on 66 range – elevationMontana 700 - Find Current activity crashingUnits with built in batteries - crashing - what to do Online resource – what have you need updating? Over 40 videos to date for the Garmin GPSMAP 65s To watch this all-new training resource for the Garmin GPSMAP 65s in the online resource go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on online resource on the top menu bar The next thing on this month’s GPS Training podcast is a look at what you need to work through before you head away on holiday with your GPS unit Local grid reference – set this upPower – batteries, plug adapter, power bank, solar panelsCalibrate your compassMap Options – Topo Active, Open-source maps, Local maps, To find out more about the varies open-source map options that are on offer please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on GPS Store > Maps The next thing on this month’s podcast is – Ask Ian. Hi Ian, I have a question about my GPSMAP 66sr. How do I change the colour of an imported track? I want to do this because the default purple is difficult to see against roads when wearing sunglasses. I have tried Selecting a Track in Saved tracks, clicking on Menu and Set color. However although when I Find Track and see it on the map it is in the new colour, when I click on Go it reverts to Purple. Any ideas would be appreciated Best wishes,Peter Wilkinson The colour reverts to magenta when you actively navigate the track. This is the colour set by Garmin which can’t be changed.Compare with Satmap where you can set the colour for routes (Main Menu screen>Settings>option 26 Route Rendering) I have recently restarted using Basecamp to plot routes for transfer to my GPS. Now when I create the waypoints the software seems to jump backwards so I end up with a series of unintended spikes between my waypoints. What has gone wrong? If I plot a track instead it seems ok! I have updated Basecamp to the current version.Hope you can help.Best wishesNeil Rothwell Almost certainly the incorrect Activity Profile.

GPS Training podcast – number 58

2021 Garmin Map Card, Spine Race, what have they done to the OS app, more units discontinued and ask Ian. In this month’s podcast A quick update on the 2021 OS map cards from GarminSpine race – well done to all our customers who have taken part in this event.After we sung the praises of the OS app in a recent Podcast, in their wisdom they managed to undo any good work they had done just a few weeks later. We look at what they have done.Yet more units discontinued by Garmin, we look at a year where Garmin have certainly cleared the stable out.Stock availability – sorry I know it is a recurring theme, but a quick update on stock issuesAsk Ian – the questions you have been asking Ian over the past month The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a look at the recent update on the Garmin 1:50k map card Last month we discussed that Garmin, after a very long wait, updated the 1:25k map cardIn the past month we also received and update of the 1:50k TOPO Great Britain PRO 1:50k map cardSo both map cards are now V2OS release ¼ of the country every year as a map update so cards get updated every 4 years but for some reason the 1:50k map card has been updated after 3 years.What changes on OS maps? You can buy the new map card as a standalone product on GPS Training and all new Garmin GPS unit bundles are now being shipped with updated map cards, unlike some other retailers The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is a look back at the Spine race – well done to all our customers who have taken part in this event. The Montane Spine Race is widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races. There are both summer and winter events and the summer event started on Saturday 19th June. In our 31st episode, we interviewed Paul Freeman after he completed the Spine Challenger race.A truly epic challenge that will test your physical resilience and mental fortitude. Racing non-stop along the Pennine Way – 268 miles There are ‘shorter’ races within the main race but all are true challenges. As I spoke about this in last month’s Podcasts many people are introduces to GPS units for the first time with an event like this. We have had a number of customers participating in the event and well done to all those who took part. Before they start the Spine Race they have to demonstrate they can get their current Grid reference from their GPS unit. So, Ian how would people do this – Satellite pageCreate waypoint of your current location If you want to find more about the Spine race please just go to their website – thespinerace.comThe next thing on this month's podcast is the recent updates to the OS app. After Ian sung the praises of the OS app in a recent Podcast, in their wisdom OS managed to undo any good work they had done just a few weeks later. So Ian, what have they done? Basically, when you plan a route on the app, it exports as a track in to Garmin Explore unlike all the other apps you can use….. I am slowly working on the OS. They have now admitted that they have trashed it for the time being and accept it needs to be altered back to what it was prior their three app updates in March. That still hasn’t been done. As we do have, I think, quite a few customers who use this app, it may be worth talking about it/other options that work?The next thing on the GPS Training Podcast is the end of the road for the Garmin Oregon 750 Another one bights the dust – This year we have seen the A number of units ‘discontinued’ – Touch 25t, we still have the 35tGPSMAP 64sx and GPSMAP 66stMontana 610, 680 and 680tThen the Oregon 750tAnd then this week we saw the Garmin Oregon 750 be discontinued. Don’t work both ourselves and Garmin will continue to support these units for many years to come.Stock availability – sorry I know it is a recurring theme, but a quick update on stock issues Currently out of stock of GPSMAP 66sr, Montana 700i Shortage of ‘chips’

GPS Training podcast – number 57

In this month’s podcast - GPX files, the Garmin GPSMAP 65s is making some waves and Ian's FAQ's. If you are heading away this summer, we are going to discuss some good websites to download .gpx files from. Don’t worry if that makes no sense to you we will tell you what a .gpx file is, and what you do with them.The recent upsurge of the Garmin GPSMAP 65s, it has taken a few months to gain traction, but we are now struggling to keep them in stock.No - Ian’s FAQ’s this month but an update about some big changes in the next few weeks. The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a look at GPS files, what are they and where can you get them from. Ian, what is a GPX fileGarmin and SatMap?Route, track or course?Create/ source GPX file from third party website or third party route planning software – Walk Highlands – GPS Training website (plans for the future)Once we have sourced a GPX file what do we do with it and what navigational experience will it give us? Key websites, but open to any suggestions post podcast Best websites to download .gpx files - Long distance trails National trail websiteGPS – RoutesLDWASaturday Walkers ClubWalking Englishman Best websites to download .gpx files - Day walksWalk HighlandsGPS-routesWalking EnglishmanWalking WorldHarold StreetWalking AboutHappy HikerBest websites to download .gpx files - Mountain Bike routesPedal NorthSingletrackworld - Magazine that share .gpx files of routesAll TrailsMountain Bike RidesMTB Foodie To find out more about GPX files and direct links to the websites mentioned please go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk > click on the magnifying glass, top right, and type in GPX and under - Pages and articles you will see an article - Recommended best websites to download .gpx walking and cycling routes Also, don’t forget if you come on one of our weekend courses (Garmin) we spend 2 hours looking at GPS files, if you are unable to come on our ‘physical’ courses please do join us on one of our online masterclasses, 1.5 hours (Zoom) looking at GPX files - Masterclass - GPX files - Garmin The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is a look at the new kid on the block making some waves, the Garmin GPSMAP 65s Launched – Oct last year Was the ‘little brother/ sister to the 66sr But now come very much to the fore Being used a lot by ultra-event participants – AA batteries, lightweight, spine race participants My walk and talk with this unit – am I becoming, after lots of trying, an influencer? To find out more just go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS units > You will see both the Garmin GPSMAP 65 and 65s – what’s the difference? Also videos coming soon for the online resource, but more about that in the next story! Ian’s FAQ’s – well Ian’s FAQ’s with a big difference, no FAQ’s. In last mid-month podcast you hopefully had your ‘fix’ of tech questions! So looking forward there are changes ahead. Jon currently doing tech support – poor customers.But thankfully it is just for another two weeks – for both the customers and my sanity!As we have a new or not so new member of staff starting.Andy is back, if you have watched the videos in the online resource, you will know or at least heard Andy.Andy is coming back to do tech supportdeliver North of England and Scotland training courses (Peak District, Lakes, Northumberland and Scottish Borders) and if you are booked on the Northamptonshire courses (SatMap and Garmin) in early July you will see him there working alongside Ian.work on the GPS Training online resource, new units and update some of the existing training programs (SatMap Active 20)And also to bring some technical insight to the GPS Training podcastSo as Ian is no longer doing support and after the great uptake of the mid-month podcast we are going to have a new piece - Ask Ian – askian@gpstraining.co.uk You can email your questions in and Ian will answer them within the po...

GPS Training podcast – number 56

Ask Ian. In this months Podcast we test Ian's tech knowledge, as he answers some of the listeners questions. Questions - Anthony Tranter - In the Basecamp software when I look at the GPS unit I see the recorded Tracks. The strange thing is the unit has recorded two tracks with different naming conversations. For example one might be named 2021-02-21-11:00:31 (consistent naming convention with Saved Tracks in the unit) and another might be named 21/02/2021 09:42:24. This looks like it’s the same track but notice the difference in naming. By can you tell me what the differences between these two tracks is please and which one do I keep? Forward facing date – FIT fileBackward date - gpx file Anthony Tranter Allan Humphrey - The Garmin eTrex 32x I recently purchased from you is doing what I wanted and expected it to do - recording walk timings, distance covered, etc., but there is an issue with the walk mapping that is troubling me. At the end of a walk I check that the route taken is clearly drawn onto the map, then I switch the unit off. No problem so far. On arrival home, even with the unit turned off, I find that the system has drawn a straight line connecting my home to the end point of my walk. Sometimes this can be many miles, and the actual walk route is then a tiny section at the end of a very long connecting line, making it unreadable. Is there a way of preventing the GPS from drawing this unwanted connecting line, and why does it do it? Allan Humphrey. Save the track before heading home/switching the GPS off Elaine Savage - I use an Oregon 600 GPS to record the tracks that I walk and I have noticed a discrepancy in the distances I am recording once I transfer my walk to BaseCamp on my Mac. I am always careful to clear my tracks before starting to record, to start recording and then to stop recording and save the track before I step inside my house (if walking from home) or get into the car (if travelling to a walk). So I am fairly confident that I am not adding extra data that I haven’t walked. The discrepancy can be observed by comparing the following screen shots: In the first shot, I have highlighted all the index points:and you can see that the total distance is recorded as 5.8 miles. In the next screenshot, I have excluded the final index point: and the distance is recorded as 5.5 miles even though the leg distance is only 16 feet. In the same way, if I exclude the first index point, with a leg distance of only 1 foot, the total distance comes out as 5.5 miles. I have noticed this discrepancy for some time, especially when trying to understand why a fellow walker’s GPS came up with a different measurement to mine. But it has been highlighted today when I decided to export the gpx file to my OSMaps application. The route recorded on OSMaps taken from the gpx file recorded by my Oregon 600 comes out as 5.5 miles. So where has my 0.3 of a mile gone? And is there something I can do to ensure that my Oregon 600 is measuring my tracks accurately? Do hope you can help. Kind regards Elaine Savage GPS variability, different satellites being received Peter Chapman - GPS Training Clinic question I have a GPSMAP64S with Snowdonia OS 1:250 000 from you. I’ve learnt by using and have confidence in my position in Lat/Long; how do I convert to OS coordinates for rescue purposes etc?I now also want to locate specific sites located on sheet maps but do not know how. Can you help please? Thanks so much Kind RegardsPeter Chapman Setup>Position format>British Grid When I replied top Peter saying his question would be answered in tonight’s GPS Training clinic he came back with the following question – Thanks for that Extra query; when exploring and trying to sort best route on the ground, or identify something just seen at a distance, need to use paper map to get overview before zooming in on GPS. Is there a better way?? Thanks!

GPS Training podcast – number 55

The best budget GPS Unit, why has the Garmin GPSMAP 66sr grown so much and let us have your questions for ask Ian. In this month’s podcast We are going to discuss the real shift from Garmin into the Garmin GPSMAP range – why is this?Ask Ian – a mid-month Podcast SpecialThe best budget GPS unitAnd then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers. The first thing on this month’s Podcast is a look at the real change in shift regarding GPS units, with the GPSMAP range really coming to the foreHistory – Garmin GPSMAP 60, 62s, 64s, 66s Now we have – GPSMAP 65s, 66s and 66sr In the past we had just 1 x GPSMAP GPS unit, but now we have x 3Shift away from Touch Screen Units? But massive growth in sales on the Montana 700 range To find out more about our thoughts on the best budget, top end and large screen GPS units please just go to – gpstraining.co.uk > Reviews and top article - Best Handheld Outdoor GPS unit2. The next thing on this month’s GPS training podcast is our proposed mid-month Podcast this month – Ask Ian In two weeks’, time we are going to have a special mid-month Podcast – Ask Ian. So, if you have any tech questions or queries, we can put Ian through his paces. Normally you only get access to our technical support if you have bought a GPS from us, been on a course or you have one of our paid support package so here is your chance to get your questions answered for free Please just email your questions to office@gpstraining.co.uk and make sure your message title is – Podcast – tech question – otherwise you will just confuse us and I will email you back saying you don’t have support from us!3. The next thing on this month’s GPS Training Podcast is a look at the best ‘budget’ GPS unit. With the end of the Garmin eTrex touch 25t, GPSMAP 64sx over the past month I thought it would be good to look at this again, AND, I have also just updated the review video looking at the units we are going to discuss, I will tell you where you can find that later. In this category – Garmin eTrex 22x, 32x and Touch 35t Garmin GPSMAP 65 and GPSMAP 65s How they rank - budget handheld GPS Unit Best budget buttoned GPS unit - Garmin eTrex 32xwith TOPO ACTIVE mapping only (£219.99), with Birdseye plus voucher (£269.99), with 1:50k maps (£329.99), with 1:25k maps (£519.99)Best budget touch screen GPS unit - Garmin eTrex 35twith TOPO ACTIVE mapping only (£249.99), with Birdseye plus voucher (£299.99), with 1:50k maps (£349.99), with 1:25k maps (£549.99)Best budget buttoned GPS unit (worth extra if you can afford it) - Garmin GPSMAP 65swith TOPO ACTIVE mapping only (£325.00), with Birdseye plus voucher (£374.99), with 1:50k maps (£399.99), with 1:25k maps (£599.99) To watch the video where we look at the best ‘budget’ GPS unit please just go to – gpstraining.co.uk – click on – product reviews – and you will see the top article - Best Handheld Outdoor GPS unit - Spring 2021 4. Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers. GarminWhy is it that when I’ve downloaded a long distance walk I can see it on my Basecamp but not on my GPS? On road – 50 pointsOff road – 250 pointsOn and off road – 50 points How you download and breakdown a long distance walk are covered in the On line Resource under the ‘GPX Library’ Satmap Can I transfer a route to my Active 20 without using my PC? Yes you can. You need a Premium Xpedition2 account and to set up the Active 20. Main menu>Settings> WiFi settings>Default WiFi state - ‘On’, Xpedition2 connectivity - ‘Live Site’Enter User Name>User name - ‘Name of the Active 20’, Xpedition user name and password - these are what you use to log in to your Xpedition2 account Watches How do I transfer a gpx file to my watch? Transferring a gpx file can be done by: importing the gpx file from the Internet to your PC hard disk and then in to...

GPS Training podcast – number 54

Keeping you up to date with everything going on in the world of outdoor GPS navigation

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