RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 14, 2018 8:58:38 GMT -5
On a recent rock hounding trip I realized I forgot my old GPS unit that I regularly use to document interesting places out here in the West. I mostly use it to mark directions and locations of rock deposits, etc. I've found the information to be useful if I choose to share a location with another person.
I think it's time I got a GPS app for my Android and was wondering if any of you folks have one that you would recommend? Thanks in advance for feedback. Have a good day.
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inbtb
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Post by inbtb on Apr 14, 2018 9:13:30 GMT -5
GPS Test is what I use. I use the free version for lat. and long. so I can set location on my telescope mount. The plus version allows you to save locations, but since I have never used it can't say how it works.
Les
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Apr 14, 2018 10:11:10 GMT -5
On a recent rock hounding trip I realized I forgot my old GPS unit that I regularly use to document interesting places out here in the West. I mostly use it to mark directions and locations of rock deposits, etc. I've found the information to be useful if I choose to share a location with another person. I think it's time I got a GPS app for my Android and was wondering if any of you folks have one that you would recommend? Thanks in advance for feedback. Have a good day. Personally, it depends on how user friendly one needs. Free apps like Google Earth have many options that don't take a land surveyor mentality to use. I use it on my LG android when not carrying my old Garmin Legend eTrex.......I also pay a subscription to Map Factor (they have a free version). The pay to play versions are much better at storing "accurate" data and having complete info access.
One of the problems I have found with free android phone applications is that range and speed become a problem if out in poor service areas. The pay to play are a little better, but you're still held hostage by your service provider. That's why I recommend a portable device designed specifically for GPS recovery (seems you have a unit already).....it's also nice to have a unit (old or newer) that can be updated with it's latest firmware......as the number of accessible satellites increases, your ability to triangulate with speed and accuracy increases as well.
Just a thought.
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Apr 14, 2018 16:32:31 GMT -5
Backcountry Navigator has USGeo survey maps as well as many others...
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Post by pauls on Apr 14, 2018 16:37:30 GMT -5
Oziexplorer for Android works well, there is a free trial version upgradeable to the full version for a reasonable price.
Standalone so you don't need mobile coverage.
Suitable probably more for a tablet or laptop or a Chinese standalone GPS.
It doesn't come with maps, you load it with any digitised map, I have mine loaded with 1:250000 Army survey maps for the whole of Australia and have 1:25000 just for my state, I also have various Geological maps of places I go to. It's not turn by turn navigating, it just shows where you are on the map, it's very handy when you get in out of the way places and have tracks going in all directions to know quickly if you are still going the right way.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Apr 15, 2018 9:35:21 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your insights.
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