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  • Keeping you up to date with everything going on in the world of outdoor GPS navigation
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  • GPS Training Podcast – number 96

    GPS Training Podcast – number 96
    May 1 2024
    In this month’s podcast 1. Spot Gen4 – satellite communicator/ tracker - 1 min 30 seconds 2. Garmin backpack tethers - has your cord become frayed? - 17 min 27 seconds 3. Free OS planner – many thanks for the donations - 25 min 27 seconds 4. Andy’s top tips - 30 min 54 seconds Spot Gen4 – satellite communicator/ tracker Pricing - Plan prices are in Euros also in small print you do need to also add on 20% vat to all prices shown. Unlimited messages- Unlimited is only for email contacts if you send any messages including Check-in, Custom & help messages to a Mobile number you have a total allowance of 200 a year, hence for unlimited I would recommend using email addresses.If you go over the 200 you can purchase a bundle of 200 more messages otherwise you are charged 0.15 per additional message over the 200 per year. Contacts - The maximum of 10 x contacts should really be named as 10 x slots i.e. you could not put 10 x mobile numbers in and for the same people 10 x email addresses at this would be 20. If you put 5 x email addresses in and 5 x mobile numbers in this would your 10 x contacts slots used up. Do you need a computer – A computer is required with USB connection to the device to sync and changes you make to tracking, tracking intervals and to install new firmware / software updates. If you change messages and contacts a computer is not required for these changes. Battery change – To change batteries there are 4 x screws to undo, advise customer to have small flat screwdriver in their backpack Selling points Peace of mind when off grid to have SOS and being able to send check-in messages to friends and family and have friends and family track you. Lightweight robust weatherproof Can use your own AAA Batteries With 4 x AAA Lithium batteries excellent battery life – see PDF battery life chart Unit itself cost effective to buy – cheapest physical unit that we sell. Simple to use – but If you are not using tracking the monthly pricing is not as good when comparing to say a Garmin messenger that will allow two way messages and more functions on the device, but sometimes extra functions if not require could be more confusing. The big selling point for me would be that the pricing includes 5, 10, 30 & 60 minute tracking at no extra charge, if you mainly want for SOS peace of mind and tracking it is more cost effective than others. The Spot 20% discount code (only from GPS Training) is only for the annual messages not flex plans – must be activated by 30th June, we will include a discount code in with your SPOT 20% off activation 20% off annual plan Normally £215.52/ year Now £206.90/ year, so great way to see if it for you SPOT GEN4 Tracker – Normally £149.99, now - £139.99 This has 5, 10, 30 and 60minute tracking included in with it To find out more about the Spot Gen4 please do to our website – GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Two-way satellite communication and you will see the Spot Gen 4 there at - £139.99 2. Garmin backpack tethers - has your cord become frayed? Just under 50 people answered the questions – Which rucksack strap are you carrying it on I have found the cord has got caught - Yes/ No Any other comments/ feedback ¼ wore it on right ¾ wore on left 86% experienced frayed cord on Right 56% experienced frayed cord on Left - I wrapped black electrical tape around the part of the cord that sticks to the velcro thus solving the issue - I replaced the strap with 3mm nylon paracord which works perfectly - I am left-handed so it was natural to put it on the right strap and use my left hand. I have found if I stretch the cord out before placing it back on the velcro, it doesn't get caught as much. 3. Free OS planner – many thanks for the donations A number of people have kindly donated - Go onto youTube - https://youtu.be/wHZ15WEnxpc?si=xVphw20tjyxiTUvN
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    47 mins
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 95

    GPS Training Podcast – number 95
    Apr 1 2024
    Outdoor Expo, Birmingham NEC, TwoNav Roc, Going overseas and Andy's top tips In this month’s podcast 1. What was going on at Outdoor Expo, Birmingham NEC - 2 min 2. TwoNav Roc – a new edition to the range - 6 mins 3. Taking your GPS overseas, what should you do ahead of your trip - 23 min 15 seconds 4. Andy’s top tips - 34 min 30 seconds 1. The National Outdoor Expo – last weekend, Birmingham NEC Many thanks to everybody who came along to say hello. I was on the Zoleo stand and spoke to many listeners of the podcast including Kevin who has gone all the way back to episode number 1 and listened to every single episode of the podcast. Zoleo – 2nd year we have been there with Zoleo Amazed on how their profile has been increased over the last year, great product and it is really good to see how well it is now being received both online and at the show. Key thing is the live tracking - £4.50/ month and this can be bolted onto any package 2. TwoNav Roc In addition to existing range we stock – - Cross Plus - Terra - Aventura 2 Plus - And now TwoNav Roc Videos comparing the TwoNav Roc with a Garmin eTrex 32x and Cross Plus 3. Taking your GPS overseas, what should you do ahead of your trip Position format settings - changing the Position Format settings on your GPS device to suit the map grid system being use in the Country that you are visiting. Mapping options – OSM or Topo maps if no pre-loaded topo active mapsAdvanced map setup – detail level higher GPS settings, time settings and compass calibration – time settings set automatically, calibrate the electronic compass Videos taking you through how you set your Garmin GPS unit up before heading overseas. 4. Top Tips Fenix, Epix Lock Keys Hold top left button Scroll down widgets unit you see padlock and select with start stop button – to unlock any button for a few second’s If you cannot see padlock – hold top left button – hold middle left button – add controls – start stop button to enter – scroll down select lock device option Coros Setting Auto Lock set as Standby and activity hold to unlock GPSMap67/66 – Lock Keys On off button held in few seconds – status screen – lock keys – press Enter – power button to unlock Touch Screen Montana 700 series all TwoNav Montana default double tap power key screen off and locked – power key single tap back on TwoNav – single power button tap screen off and locked – single power tap back on
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    46 mins
  • GPS Training Podcast – number 94

    GPS Training Podcast – number 94
    Mar 1 2024
    Bullitt, TwoNav, PSMA map cards and Andy's top tips In this month’s podcast 1. What is going on at Bullitt, the creator of the Motorola Defy – satellite link? - 2 min 31 sec 2. TwoNav – a breath of fresh air – quick update - 13 min 15 sec 3. Mountain rescue teams - PSGA map cards - Garmin - 26 min 33 sec 4. Andy’s top tips - 30.08 1. Bullitt – maker of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link In late January filed for bankruptcy Founders were paying for service to continue for 1 month We are over that time period and everything is still working 19th February - Sky News understands that Exponent Private Equity, which has successfully backed companies including Quorn and Trainline, is expected to agree to a restructuring of Bullitt's finances in the coming weeks. The change of control is expected to see the Business Growth Fund (BGF) - a £2.5bn vehicle set up by the UK's biggest high street lenders in the aftermath of the financial crisis - play a leading role in Bullitt's future. People close to the talks said that an auction of Bullitt, which had been triggered by a large volume of unsold inventory, had resulted in a proposal led by the BGF, an existing shareholder in the business, and the company's co-founders. If concluded, the deal would crystallise a rare disappointment for Exponent, which has seen each of its funds make impressive returns for investors since the firm was set up more than a decade ago. So, As I understand it - Exponent have pulled out, this was the backer we talked about in last month’s podcast, who pulled out at the 11th hour. And in conversations I have had with our contacts at Bullitt stated finance was being negotiated and it sounds like this is referring to the funding from BGF (Business Growth fund). The business growth fund was set up after the financial crisis and fingers crossed it can play a big roll in Bullitt’s future going forward. BGF is an equity investor in the UK and Ireland that provides long-term, minority investment and value creation support to growing companies, it was set up. So, let’s see what the future brings. We were under the understanding that customers would be notified if anything was to change, but to date nobody has received any notifications, so no news is good news. Motorola – they have not been discussed yet, what did you find out Andy with regard to this. I am personally very disappointed by the scaremongering that has been online, as I said last time our thoughts have to be with all the staff at Bullitt around the world, who I know have worked very hard on this product and the other products they produce. Read the full regard to what is going on with Bullitt online here 2. TwoNav – a breath of fresh air Lots of SatMap users upgrading – it is a SatMap on steroids We have put 75 units bicycles in UK, Spain and Italy for a cycle tour operator we work with We ended up stocking x 3 models – Cross Plus Terra Aventurer 2 Plus Software update – last week To find out more please go to our website – GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS units OR – GPSTraining.co.uk > Reviews > TwoNav – a breath of fresh air Now 2 x walk and talk videos for the unit – TwoNav Terra TwoNav Aventurer 2 Plus 3. Mountain rescue teams - PSGA map cards – Garmin users Pleased to announce GPS Training is now an official distributor of PSGA map cards. These are the map cards that Mountain Rescue teams use and they rightly get at a discounted rate when bought alongside a Garmin GPS unit. In the past, it was a very long-winded process for MR teams to get these, but now we can act far quicker and get the units and map cards into the hands of team members. This week we shipped 5 x Garmin GPSMAP67i with this map card to the Cairngorms Mountain rescue team. If you are a member of a mountain rescue team please get in touch and we can discuss you and your team's requirements.
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    46 mins
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