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  • GPS Training podcast – number 51
    An interview with Greg Villalobos, who is not only a trail rider but also works extensively in media. A great chat discussing a wide range of topics.
    Greg's name kept cropping up in my conversations with customers, because this guy called Greg had done a great review on YouTube on the Montana 700i GPS unit, from a trail rider’s perspective.
    First of all, Greg, what is Trail Riding?How did you get into it?Away from Trail Riding what is your full-time job? Adventure Spec, well come to that a little bit later - Look after all their media and communicationsPart of the team that launched the TET, and built the TET website amongst other aspects.
    In 2012 Greg bought my first dirt bike and joined the Trail Riders Fellowship to learn where to ride. A new world of adventure riding was opened for him, however the way the organisation presented itself was a far cry from his experience. It’s brand had not kept up with the times.
    Train Riders Federation
    Greg then presented a proposal to re-brand the TRF and over four years helped to steer the perception of the club into a more positive, dynamic and welcoming organisation.
    Membership rose from 3,000 to 5,000 and the TRFs influence within the trail riding world as well as public bodies concerned with green roads shifted.
    He continues to work with the TRF as a contractor and particularly enjoy being part of a team that has long-term goals that we are able to help steer the ship towards. My roles cover a wide range of duties including strategy, media generation, marketing, fund-raising, design and communication.
    Perception of Trail Riders – how can this be improved?
    This is how it all started (video production relating to motorbikes?) – 2016 - Can you ride a dirtbike from the north of England to Buckingham Palace and back on dirt roads with no map and relying purely on the kindness of strangers to show you the way?
    YouTube film - https://youtu.be/UWcgLnmIkkA
    Broadcasting The Dakar Rally – Lyndon Poskitt
    The Dakar Rally is one of the biggest events in motorsport, in fact its viewing figures are only beaten by Formula 1.
    Any Dakar fan will tell you that they live for the 2 weeks at the start of January when the best off road racers in the world take on the South American desert.
    They will also tell you that despite the size of the event, the coverage is also terrible, with short slots on satellite TV broadcast each evening that mostly focus on the front runners.
    In 2017 adventure motorcycle racers Lyndon Poskitt changed the game.
    I was part of a team put together by Adventure Spec to disrupt the traditional Dakar experience and broadcast as close to live as possible Lyndon's efforts in the desert.
    My role was based back in sunny England, in the middle of the night, receiving media, and telling the story to thousands through social media.
    We opened the lid on what had been a very closed book.
    In 2018 we did it all again, this time with professional film maker Dario Leonetti on hand filming and editing in the desert with Lyndon.
    I don't think he's ever worked so hard in his life.
    I also wrote and directed 'Malle Moto - The Forgotten Dakar Story'.
    Adventure Spec - https://www.adventurespec.com/ - this is my main client (and is grossly underrepresented on my now out of date website!). I look after all their media and communications.
    WHO WE ARE
    Adventure Spec was established in 2007 by Chris Colling and Dave Lomax after a chance meeting on a trail in Yorkshire, UK. We are a small team who believe travelling light opens up opportunities and experiences that are unique to motorcycle adventure.
    We ride small and mid-capacity bikes and pack quality gear with a focus on saving space and weight. Experience and knowledge are part of our tool kit.
    We believe that adventure travel gives us a grounded view of the world and helps us appreciate the wonder and diversity of people and cultures as well as the humanity that connects us. In our opinion lightweight motorcycles are the best way to experience this.
    WHAT WE DO
    Adventure Spec manufacture clothing, hard parts, luggage and accessories for motorcycle adventure. Our gear is built around the philosophy ‘light is right’. Staying light is better for the rider and keeping our impact light is better for the environment and communities we encounter.
    Our clothing takes its roots from the world of alpine mountaineering where layering is used to adapt to conditions and efforts are taken to reduce weight whilst retaining strength and durability. All our gear is designed to be easily repaired ‘in the field’, increasing product life and reducing waste.
    As much as possible we minimise the by-products of our manufacturing and distribution processes and adopt innovations to help support this. Manufacturing equipment has an impact on the environment, we do what we can to reduce this.
    And of course, the more recent Garmin films on YouTube looking at the Garmin Montana 700i from a trail riders perspective.
    And FinallyAn interview
    Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training courses. Please do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Google Podcasts, for Android users, just look in the Playstore and download this app, search for the GPS Training Podcast and subscribe to it. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks to Greg for joining me on this month’s podcast.
    1 hr 3 min
  • GPS Training podcast – number 50
    It's our 50th episode, so we have a slightly different Podcast this month. hold onto your seats and I hope you enjoy it.
    In this month’s podcast
    I am going to talk to each of the team members about what their roles are within GPS Training and hopefully tease a few funny stories out of each of themThen we are going ask the questions to the staff? Some random questions I have put in a hat
    The first thing on this months Podcast is to help you find out more about each of the team here at GPS Training
    Before we start this chat I will first, with a very broad brush, explain the different aspects of the businesses –
    Shepherds Walks – day walks, walking guides, courses and eventsShepherds Walks HolidaysCapricorn Mohair Socks
    But for this Podcast, we are just going to concentrate on the two GPS-related parts of our business.
    Outdoor GPS Shop – I dropped this into our January Podcast when we discussed the 10 bestselling GPS units
    What and why we have Outdoor GPS Shop
    eBay, Amazon and own website – channels we sell through
    And
    GPS Training – largest independent retailer of Outdoor GPS units in the UK and also, we do nationwide physical training courses as well as online training (online resource) and webinars.
    So, now you hopefully know a little bit more about the business and how it’s made up let’s see how each of the staff (- Jackie who solely does holidays) fits within it -
    Jane –
    eBay – Sell under OGPS brand
    Helps Lynn
    Courses
    Web builds – projects
    2. Lynn – Customer services and distribution
    Main reception Support line Sales line Processes Orders Manages course bookings and pre-course build-up
    Hobbies, interests
    3. Ian – South of England trainer and tech support
    Tech support – online and telephone Training Courses – South Downs, New Forrest and Northamptonshire Hobbies, interestsJon -
    4. Jon
    MarketingSales
    Now we understand the staff and what they do, let the fun begin –
    What question do you get asked the most?What question do you get asked that you really must stop - have a deep breath, relax, before you answer?Thinking about how this would make your life easier, what one thing would you like and GPS manufacturer to do to any GPS unit?
    Questions that are in the hat
    If you could go anywhere in the world, where would that be and why?If you were going off today on a 15 mile walk what GPS unit would you take with you?If you could make one thing change in this business overnight (no budget), what would it be?AA batteries or built-in battery in a GPS unit?Favorite workday of the week and why?Favorite course location?Favorite walk?What one sneaky thing do you keep in your rucksack?
    New GPST website – very topical at the moment, as it’s just been live just over a month
    What one thing do you like about the new GPST website?
    And Finally
    In two weeks’ time – middle March – we are having a bonus GPS training webinar, in this I interview Greg Villalobos (trail rider) - on his experiences, both in using his Garmin Montana 700 on a trail bike but also on a fascinating life he has led in the world of media.Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training courses. Please do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Google Podcasts, for Android users, just look in the Playstore and download this app, search for the GPS Training Podcast and subscribe to it. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks to Lynn, Jane and Ian for joining me on this month’s podcast.
    1 hr 3 min
  • GPS Training podcast – number 49
    In this month's GPS Training podcast we talk about the all-new GPS Training website, the future of the Garmin Montana 680t, Power Banks, and then we have Ian's FAQ's.
    In this month’s podcast
    The all-new GPS training websiteGarmin Montana 680t being discontinued, what else will follow?Powering a GPS with a built-in battery – do we need a battery pack? If so what options are there?And then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers.
    The first thing on this months Podcast is to look at the all-new GPS Training website
    Lockdown 3 – project – After we limped up to Christmas 2020 with the old site it just had to be done!Search facility – magnifying glass – great way to find reviews, new articles and products that relate to your unit. It just does not search products as many sites do.Please do review a product – if you do during first week in February 2021 you will be entered into a draw to with a Garmin Instinct GPS watch.
    Just find the product you have and write a review. A proper review please, not just a sentence!
    Everybody who writes a review in the first 7 days of February will be entered into the draw.If you have any feedback you want to give directly to Garmin you can do that online here.
    Homepage -
    Personalised GPS Recommendation – more here
    Never had a GPS before - more here
    And link to of course the GPS Training podcastProduct pages – FAQ’s tab – Map overview, battery/ powerpack overview videos and lots more. If there is any questions not in there you think would be useful for customers please do let me know.
    To find out more about the new GPS Training website please just go to – gpstraining.co.uk
    The next thing on this months GPS training podcast is the future of the ‘old’ Montana 6xx range after we heard last week that the Garmin Montana 680t being discontinued.
    Usual great communication from Garmin, we discovered this after we were sourcing product images for the new website.
    Sales have dropped the edge of the cliff for the Garmin Montana 610, 680 and 680t
    Understandable really after the launch of the Garmin Montana 700 range
    To find out more about the Montana 700 please go to our website and just type Garmin Montana into search icon (magnifying glass) in the top right. This will show both the products and reviews for the Montana 700 range
    The next thing we are going to discuss on the podcast are the battery packs that are now really coming to the fore now a number of popular GPS units come with a built-in battery.
    What GPS units now come with built in batteries.
    Garmin GPSMAP 66i - Battery size 3,100 mah, Battery life 35 hrs
    Garmin GPSMAP 66sr - Battery size 3,100 mah, Battery life 36 hrs
    Garmin Montana 700, 700i and 750i - Battery size 3,100 mah, Battery life 18 hrs
    SatMap Active 20 - Battery size 5,000 mah, Battery life 16 hrs
    Mobile phone - Battery life 3100 mah, Battery life 24 hrs
    Option 1
    Powertraveller - Sport 25 (£45.00) –
    2 x GPS unit or phone1 x SatMap
    Powertraveller – Harrier 25 (£60.00) – same mah (6,700) – but has wireless charging for iPhone users!
    So, a lightweight power pack could keep your GPS powered for a further 70 or 36 hours (i.e. two charges), so full charged GPS unit (GPSMAP 66sr or 66i) and ‘budget’ powerpack can keep you going 105 hours or half that for the Montana 700 range
    If you walked 10.5 hours a day that’s 10 days walking for a 66sr/ 66i or 5 days for a Montana 700 series
    And we have not even started to discuss bringing a solar panel into the equation! Very impressive! Just a ‘budget’ power bank.
    The thing we have not yet thrown into the equation is also keeping your mobile phone also charged. It has the same mah rating as the GPS units we have discussed so far (3,100)
    Therefore lets instead get a – Powertraveller Merlin 75sd (size of a can of coke) – this is my option 2
    This has a mah rating of 20,000 so we could charge our mobile phone and GPS for a joint total of 6.5 times!
    So charge your phone every 24 hours for x 5 days (plus the one charge you started with – making 6 days in total)
    And charge your GPS unit 1 ½ times, 53 hours from the power pack and then the 35 hours you could start with – 87 hours
    You could walk 14 hours a day for the 6 days
    Therefore in my fag packet calculation you could keep a mobile phone up and running for 7 days with a larger powerpack if you where walking 8 hours a day and had your phone on 24 hours a day with this 20,000 mah power pack AND still no solar panel put into the equation!
    Sorry, it’s something I have started to get interested in
    If you want to see my video where I look at the power banks I have mentioned over the past few minutes go to – gpstraining.co.uk > search for one of the units we have discussed – GPSMAP 66sr, 66i or Montana 700 range and click on the FAQ’s tab on the relevant product page.   Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers.
    Should we rename this section - Ian’s moan at Garmin in a nice way?
    Discussion about people not needing to plan mega walks to familiarise themselves with their GPS and hence, as you say, are asking questions from their living rooms rather than going out for a walk that can be very short? It seems that I’ve had a few of these kind of customers this month and it has needed me to point out to them that they can do it around a few streets.Lack of response from Garmin in resolving deleting a track on the Oregon 700’s and eTrex Touch GPS’s since the update in August last year. I’ve had a few unhappy customers this month and I do know that they have contacted Garmin and had a moan when I’ve pointed out to them that this was reported to Tom and Garmin by me at the time. Thank you.
    Now moving onto Ian’s FAQ’sGarmin maps not being recognised by Basecamp - numerous queries this month with either map cards not loading or the GPS not connecting to the PC. Basic computer skills resolved all.
    Are the OS maps loading on the GPS when the GPS is disconnected from the Mac? If they are, it will most likely be one of the following
    reduced the 'detail' and increased it? It gives the graphics card a chance to load the map properly. The easiest way to do it on the Mac is that at the bottom of the screen, there is a slider bar where you can reduce the detail and slowly increase it.
    tried a different USB cable?
    checked the permission settings on the Mac for the SD card?
    tried attaching the GPS to a different computer if you have one available, to see if the SD card is being read?
    checked that you can see the SD card in the 'Finder' or on the desktop as a separate drive?
    checked that the micro SD card is held securely in the card slot, which can be found underneath the batteries
    shut Basecamp down and re started it? The same for your Mac.
    delete all routes, tracks, waypoints from your GPS as one of them may be corrupt and stopping the GPS connecting. You should see a right pointing USB fork symbol on the GPS screen when it's connected. It can, from time to time disconnect and so you need to unplug the GPS and plug it back in.
    check that you have the latest software update installed on your GPS. Go in to the Setup>About
    Satmap – updating using WiFi
    I have recently found that my anti virus treats SatSync as a virus and the only way that I can use it is to disable the anti virus software. So, I am now just updating via WiFi. It is a U Turn but quicker and easier. Also, as SatSync is so poor for Mac owners, the only alternative for the update is WiFi.
    Wearables
    Our Fenix 6X customer this month whose watch started to lose power (within a day) really quickly and not record any Health stats. We did a master reset on the watch (all data is retained in Garmin Connect) and since then, it’s back up and running absolutely fine and discharging as expected. As the customer and I remarked at the time, it’s like cleaning out a computer. It must have been the watch software running in the background/forever trying to connect to Garmin Connect.
    And Finally
    Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training courses. Please do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Google Podcasts, for Android users, just look in the Playstore and download this app, search for the GPS Training Podcast and subscribe to it. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks to Ian for joining me on this month’s podcast
    1 hr 10 min
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 48
    We look at the best selling GPS units - top 10
    In this month’s podcast
    We look back at the most popular outdoor GPS units from the last two months, a bit of a hit parade for the start of 2021We then will look at the GPS training opportunities we have for 2021, both our online courses and physical courses we hold around the countryAnd then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers.
    The first thing on this months Podcast is to look at the unit sales over the past two months, what are the most popular units and our views on each of them
    Sales from both GPS Training and Outdoor GPS Shop – both of our websites.GPS Training - you get our gold support package and great post-sale support and online training.Outdoor GPS Shop - buy solely on Price
    Best selling GPS Units
    1.GPSMAP 66sr
    2. GPSMAP 66s
    3. Montana 700
    4. eTrex Touch 25t
    5. Oregon 700
    6. eTrex 32x
    7. eTrex 10
    8. GPSMAP 64sx
    9. Montana 700i
    10. GPSMAP 66i
    To find out more about each of these GPS units, watch our ‘honest’ review on the best budget, top end and large screen GPS unit on the market go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk – click on reviews (top menu bar) - Best Handheld Outdoor GPS unit - Updated for the Winter 2020, Christmas 2020 and Spring 2021
    The next thing on this months GPS training podcast is to look at the courses and learning opportunities we have, for those wanting to get to grips with their GPS units
    Online resource – go to gpstraining.co.uk and click on ‘online resource’ on the top menu bar.
    Webinars - go to gpstraining.co.uk and click on ‘ gps training courses’ on the top menu bar then click on ‘webinars’.
    1- Day SatMap course -  Good course as everybody has got the same unit2- Day Garmin course – Nationwide – not just in NE England!
    Please try and book onto two daysBorrow a GPS if you want to – try before you buyWe assume you know nothing
    We deliver ‘physical courses’ (South to North) –
    New ForestSouth DownsNorthamptonshirePeak DistrictNorthumberlandScottish Borders
    To see the course dates for each of the course locations go to go to gpstraining.co.uk and click on ‘gps training courses’ on the top menu bar then click on ‘training courses’.
    Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers.
    Master reset GPS unit - how it sorts 99% of problems
    Batteries – Please use GOOD batteries!!!!
    And Finally
    Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training courses. Please do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Google Podcasts, for Android users, just look in the Playstore and download this app, search for the GPS Training Podcast and subscribe to it. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks to Ian for joining me on this month’s podcast and all the best to all of you for 2021, it surely can only be a better year than the last one
    1 hr 6 min
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 47
    What we want this Christmas and give Garmin your thoughts on what you would like to see on GPS units in the future.
    So, without further ado let’s get on with today’s podcast ……
    It's our 47th podcast.
    In today’s podcast, we look at –
    · What we want for Christmas 2020
    · We tell you how to give Garmin your ideas of what you would like to see in the future.
    · We have Ian’s FAQ’s
    It’s Christmas 2020, lets look at what is on offer. What new watches/ units have been added to the stables this year.
    It has been an interesting year Ian, we have had –
    Garmin Instinct Solar
    Garmin Montana 700, 700i and 750
    Garmin GPSMAP 65s
    Garmin GPSMAP 66sr
    And if you would like to look at our recommendations as we approach Christmas 2020 please go to – gpstraining.co.uk – Reviews and you will see our video reviews - Best Handheld Outdoor GPS unit - Updated for the Winter 2020, Christmas 2020 and Spring 2021
    2 – The next thing we look at on this month’s GPS Training Podcast is – do you have an idea for Garmin?
    Have an Idea?
    We want to hear from you!
    We’re lucky to have enthusiastic customers who care about our products. We will never get tired of hearing your feedback during a long run or a fishing trip, but now we have an even better way for you to share.
    This form sends your suggestion straight to the innovation experts. But before you submit your idea, be sure to carefully read the Terms of Use. Once you tell us your idea, it can be freely used by Garmin. Whether we use your idea or not, we're grateful for your enthusiasm to make our products the best they can be!
    READ BEFORE SUBMITTING: If you have a question about product support, investor relations, or media relations click on the links. This area isn’t designed to handle those requests, and, unfortunately, your comments will go unanswered.
    Give Garmin your ideas - click here
    Terms of Use
    Garmin receives many ideas. While we wish we could answer each submission, it is not possible, and you may not hear back from us.The idea you submit will not be considered confidential, and Garmin may share your idea with others.By submitting your idea to Garmin, you grant Garmin a perpetual, royalty-free and irrevocable license to use it for any purpose. You should not expect to receive anything in payment for submitting your idea to Garmin.You acknowledge that Garmin is free to use your idea for any purpose, such as enhancements to its products. Garmin may modify, change or adapt your idea for other purposes. Garmin will solely determine if and how your idea should be implemented.Garmin is not obligated to enter into any further agreements with you, nor do we provide credit for ideas submitted or owe you anything in exchange for your idea.Please note it is possible Garmin may have already considered or implemented an idea that is similar to what you submit.Submitting your idea does not make you a Garmin employee, associate or business partner.This agreement is the only agreement between you and Garmin, and it is the complete agreement between you and Garmin. There is no other secret or super–secret agreement promising you anything different.
    3 – Ian’s FAQ’s
    a) Garmin
    Number of waypoints in route and best way way to do routing turn by turnApple update – Big Sur
    Basecamp will run slowly with Big Sur.
    This is not a solution (Garmin have to update BaseCamp), but a short term workaround -
    The problem (Mac running slowly) comes when you're viewing the maps in 2d, but not if you view it in 3D.
    To get around it in the meantime -
    Start BasecampClick on View > View 3d Map OnlyPlug in your GPS unit and let the maps be read By viewing them in 3d it gets around the problem
    Fingers crossed Garmin get it sorted soon.
    b) Satmap –
    The Satmap question, that Satmap got Jeff Bale to do to get the Active 20 to read the map card again, which I had forgotten about, was to perform a Master reset.
    If clearing all the routes off the SD card doesn’t resolve the issue of the map card showing but not being read correctly, you can reset the Active 20 to the default the settings. This can be done by following the instructions below on the device with the SD card inserted.
    Main menu – settings – default – yes – clear all. Then when you next turn the device on with the SD card inserted, please make sure when the book cover appears you click view map.
    Don’t forget we have lots of tips and solutions to your questions in the GPS Training online resource - go to – gpstraining – click on – online resource – on the top menu bar – and then log in – select your unit and you will see the top tips for that unit down at the bottom of the menu of units.
    4 - And Finally
    Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training coursesPlease do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Overcast users (Android), it is appreciated. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks for Ian for joining me on this podcast and I hope you get plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy your walking.I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year and you manage to get plenty of miles under your belt over the festive period.
    1 hr 1 min
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 46
    26 miles in 24 hours - the inside story.A Podcast with a difference - the microphone is turned around and Paul Freeman and Jon Monks talk about Jon's 62-mile walk along the Northumberland Coast Path.
    If you want to support the two charities I mention in the Podcast you can do that online here.
    48 min
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 45
    Ian’s first impressions of the new Garmin GPSMAP 66sr
    In this month’s podcast we –
    We have Ian’s first impressions of the new Garmin GPSMAP 66srWe will look and discuss how a GPS improves your navigational experience and how it will do thatAnd then we have Ian’s FAQ, the frequently asked question Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers.
    The first thing on this months Podcast is Ian’s first impressions of the Garmin GPSMAP 66sr
    Ian has treated himself to an all new Garmin GPSMAP 66sr
    Chat about pros and cons.
    To find out more about the Garmin GPSMAP 66sr go gpstraining.co.uk and click on - gps store - on the top menu bar
    The next thing on this month’s Podcast is a quick chat about – best practice, when it comes to using your Outdoor GPS unit
    Plan your route on PC/ Mac and follow the arrow, please don’t overcomplicate things.
    Plan your escape routes if need bePlan alternative routes of the same walk if need beCreate waypoints at top of summits if need beIt’s your route planning process, so do what you need to on your PC or Mac, then transfer to your GPS and follow the arrow!
    We get so many customers who overcomplicate things
    Why not come on a GPS training course and we will go through the route planning process with you.
    To find out more about what we are talking about go to – gpstraining.co.uk and click on – never had a GPS before? On the right-hand side (grey box).
    Ian’s FAQ’s
    The problems with the Oregon 700 5.20 update from a month ago and how customers can get round the inability to delete an unwanted recorded track
    Montana owners – to keep their GPS’s updated as there are tons of fixes in the latest update from last week
    Satmap – Xpedition2 – can I rename a saved route?
    Answer – no
    The only way to rename a saved route is to re save it with the new name and then delete the old one
    That is my only substantial query all month from Satmap owners……………..
    And Finally
    Many thanks for listening and let us know anything you would like to be covered in the Podcast please do let us know and if you know of anybody interesting that you would like to hear interviewed in future podcasts please do let us know.Give us a call especially if you are thinking of a new GPS unitPlease do look a look at both our physical GPS courses and also our webinars, just go to GPSTaining.co.uk and click on – GPS Training courses. Please do tell your friends about the podcast and GPS Training and encourage them to subscribe to it on whichever Podcast app they are using.AND don’t forget to give us 5 star rating on iTunes and Google Podcasts, for Android users, just look in the Playstore and download this app, search for the GPS Training Podcast and subscribe to it. If you can also snazzy review on whatever platform you listen to us on it would be appreciated.Many thanks to Ian for joining me on this month’s podcast and I very much you can join us again in the near future.
    53 min

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