Getting Started with GPS & Digital Maps
OnLine Resource
Learning how to navigate using Map, Compass and GPS both confidently and safely can open the door to a lifetime of enjoyment in our hills & mountains, our mission is to help you achieve these goals.
If you are unable to attend one of our “Hands On” GPS training courses and would like to learn how to get to grips with GPS navigation, or would like to have an in depth GPS resource at your fingertips; then we have the answer for you – unlimited access to a GPST OnLine training resource for a once only course fee of only £29.99 - Getting Started with GPS & Digital Maps our OnLine Resource is available now
The advantages of access to our online courses
unlimited access at the click of a mouse
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learning available at a time to suit your busy life
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resource content based on the most popular GPS products
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content applicable wherever you live
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regular content updates & news
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easy to understand lessons packed with essential information
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step by step instructions & video guides
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how to video demonstrations
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indoor and outdoor exercises & activities
- Getting Started with GPS & Digital Maps is available now for a one off fee of just £29.99 for this you get access to this online resource containing all the help and information you need to get to grips with GPS navigation whatever the GPS you are using. Although the step by step instructions and guides are based on the best selling GPS Garmin’s eTrex, GPS 60 and Oregon ranges the general principals are applicable to almost any GPS unit.
Learning how to navigate with a GPS is just one part of the equation; it's the combination of GPS and maps that is key to making the bast of your GPS.
Learn how you can have Maps on your PC and Maps in your GPS, find out how you can plan routes & trails on your PC, find walks and more on the Internet, edit & save them for use later in the field, print off paper maps and transfer waypoints, routes and tracks to and from your GPS
The resource is packed with useful GPS information and contains 14 lessons, 79 plus web pages and over 30 instructional step by step guides & how to video clips, in addition there are indoor and outdoor exercises and activities to reinforce learning, each lesson includes assessment and certification if required.
Getting Started with GPS & Digital Maps
Resource Lessons include:
How the GPS system works
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Maps for your GPS – Maps for your PC
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A walk through Pages, Buttons, Keys
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GPS Setup for use at home and abroad
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Using GPS at a basic level – locate & Mark your position
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About Waypoints – create, save, find, edit delete.
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Create and navigate a GoTo and all about routes
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All about Tracks, Tracklogs and how to use them
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The Trip computer- reset and change Information windows
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Update your unit software – webupdater
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Garmin MapSource products and how to use them
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Getting a GPS and your PC talking – transfer data
- Quo made Easy - finding your way round
- Quo made Easy - learn how to use Quo with GPST tasks
To Enrol on this Course/resource
follow these easy steps:
Step 1 - Register Online - use this link
Step 2 - Login via the Available Cources Page
Step 3 - Add the Getting Started with GPS course to your shopping cart and pay by Paypal and the course will be automatically unlocked for you
Step 4 - Login using your login name & password to have unlimited access to this great resource
If you would prefer to talk to one of the GPST team or would prefer not to order online then call us on 01768 885855 now and we can organise everything our end for you.
The above can only be a brief description of the course content for more information contact one of the GPST Team, visit www.gpstraining.co.uk or Tel 01768 885855.
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Correct GPS Setup is the single most important step towards getting the best from your GPS
Using Quo to download a route to a PC and GPS
Learn how you can access routes & trails from the internet using Quo OS mapping software, then save to your PC and transfer to your GPS for use in the field.
To enroll on our free lessons you will need to register.
After which you will receive a confirmation email confirming your user name & password
The user name & password are all you need to get started
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