GPS Training Podcast - number 58 GPS Training Podcast

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 app* GPS courses and a new course going forward* A new piece – Andy’s top tech - updates* Before 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 month* GPS 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 65s* Fit file on 66 range – elevation* Montana 700 - Find Current activity crashing* Units 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 up* Power – batteries, plug adapter, power bank, solar panels* Calibrate your compass* Map 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 colo...