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GPS Training Podcast – number 126

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Welcome to the July edition of the GPS Training Podcast. Jon is once again joined by Andy from GPS Training to discuss the latest GPS news, product updates and practical navigation tips to help you get the very best from your GPS device.

In this month’s episode
Garmin BaseCamp on Mac – What happens next?

With Apple preparing to remove Rosetta from a future version of macOS, many Mac users are beginning to see warnings that Garmin BaseCamp will no longer work.

We explain what this means, why GPS Training has been preparing for this change, and the new solutions we’ve developed to help both Mac and Windows users transfer GPX files to their GPS devices without relying on BaseCamp.

We also discuss how our GPS courses and online training are evolving to reflect these changes, making route planning and transferring GPX files easier than ever.

Castle to Castle – Jon’s 100-mile Ultra Challenge

This weekend Jon takes on the Castle to Castle Ultra, a 100-mile challenge from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle.

The aim is to complete the event in around 36 to 40 hours while raising money for the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team, who are working towards purchasing a new £150,000 rescue vehicle.

Garmin inReach SOS Update

Garmin has begun rolling out a significant update that allows the SOS button to continue working on a growing number of compatible inReach devices, even when your subscription has been suspended.

We explain:

  • Which devices are currently supported
  • Which older models are not expected to receive the update
  • What this means for existing and future inReach owners
    • Andy’s Top Tips

    Andy shares three practical tips that could make using your GPS even easier:

    • How to highlight the next section of your route on TwoNav GPS devices, making navigation much clearer where routes overlap.
    • A simple setting on the Garmin GPSMAP H1 series and the latest eTrex devices that displays saved routes and waypoints by distance from your current location.
    • How to change battery modes during an activity on Suunto watches to extend battery life without ending your recording.
      • Useful Links

      GPS Training Website
      GPS Training

      GPS Training Online Resource
      Step-by-step video guides covering the new BaseCamp alternatives, GPX file transfers and much more.
      GPS Training Online Resource

      Read more about the Castle to Castle Challenge
      Find out more about Jon’s fundraising challenge for the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team.
      GPS Training News – Castle to Castle fundraising page

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      Safe walking, happy navigating, and we’ll see you next month.

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