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

From: VE3JC John <jbcumming_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:59:57 -0400
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

cholst_at_bitstream.net wrote:

>Another way to plot a course before a trip is to use a GPS map program,
>like the Australian program OziExplorer, to mark your waypoints on the
>computer screen, and then download the generated route to your GPS unit.
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