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Getting Started with GPS is a 2.5-3 hour course, concentrating on practical field exercises to cover the key/core functions needed for navigating proficiently using a GPS. Course content:
- GPS overview
- Satellite aquisition and GPS accuracy
- Position determination: GPS v map/compass
- GPS operation: Screen layouts; key functions; menu structures
- Main navigation set-up options
- Marking and editing Waypoints
- Creating single leg(GoTo) and multi-leg routes
- Track logging and back tracking
- GPS navigation exercises, including:
- Marking/editing Waypoints
- Navigating to Waypoints (GoTo routes)
- Navigating multi-leg routes
- Track logging and backtracking
Getting Started with GPS is normally conducted at the Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve - an ideal location with numerous tracks and tree cover making it an ideal/realistic training environment. However it can be run at other open space environments preferred by the client, such as Jells Park; Westerfolds Park; Brimbank Park etc
Course participants need to wear clothing suitable for outdoor activities; good walking shoes; hats/sunscreen etc for solar protection.
Rain checks for days where weather conditions are unsuitable.
PC Management Extension: A 1hr (approx) extension for associated PC management software (eg Garmin BaseCamp; Magellan VantagePoint) is available. Course content:
Communications between GPS and PC
Setup options
Loading and displaying mapping on PC
Creating Waypoints; Routes and Tracks on PC
Transferring user data between GPS and PC (waypoints, routes, tracks)
Importing/exporting data
Moving map display/functionality
Course Costs:
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Location |
Getting Started with GPS |
Getting Started with GPS and PC Management Extension |
| Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve |
$70 |
$95 |
| Other Melb. metro locations |
$70 + $15 travel expenses |
$95 + $15 travel expenses |
| Outside Melb. |
$70 plus agreed travel expenses |
$95 plus agreed travel expenses |
Course Payment Options: Cash/Cheque on the day; prior bank transfer; Paypal
Try before you buy: This course is also suitable for prospective GPS buyers who want to ensure that a GPS will meet their user expectations. A range of GPS can be provided for this.
Course bookings and further enquiries:
email: Locstat GPS Systems
tel: 0419 106 482
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