Re: [Paddlewise] An Archaic Method for Using a GPS (was: Topo Information on Charts)

From: <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:07:23 -0500 (CDT)
> The free program "GPS Trackmaker" is excellent for this, allowing one to
> use map images  or Google Earth  to define waypoints and routes for
> upload to the GPS.
> It also allows you to incorporate images (favourite campsites, sunsets,
> portage entrances, etc) into the same file as your gps information.
> I've written a bit about it ...
>     <http://users.imag.net/~lon.jbcumming/fun_with_gps_trackmaker.htm>
>
> One of the best "free" things I've ever found !
>
> John C in LondonOn

OziExplorer (which is shareware, not freeware) also allows you to place
photo links on your maps.

Chuck Holst
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