Mapping a Hunting Area on a Farm using ExpertGPS and Google Earth

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Dan Foster

Bill G. writes: “I see that I can enter my hunting areas with expert GPS and did see some farm capabilities. How easy is it to put fence lines and gates on the maps? Can I pull in a Google Earth image and draw directly on that?” Dan Foster explains how to convert latitude and longitude into state plane coordinates using ExpertGPS Pro.

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How to Convert Coordinates between Latitude/Longitude and the State Plane Coordinate System

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Dan Foster

John writes: “I need a tool to convert coordinates in NAD83 decimal degrees to NJ State Plane coordinates.” Dan Foster explains how to convert latitude and longitude into state plane coordinates using ExpertGPS Pro.

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My GPS truncates waypoint names and some are missing!

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Dan Foster

Riccardo M. writes: “When I send waypoints from PC to my Garmin GPS 38, only 70% of waypoints go inside. We don’t have the problem with Garmin GPS 76.” Dan Foster explains some of the issues that can occur when your GPS waypoint names are too long, or when two waypoints have the same name.

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What happened to the waypoints I just downloaded to my Garmin GPS?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Dan Foster

Les F. writes: “When I try to send the Way Points it looks like they are being sent BUT I do not get them into my Way Points file on the Garmin.” Dan Foster explains how to change the settings on your Garmin GPS to show the new waypoints.

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How to transfer waypoints and tracks to a new GPS?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dan Foster

Nicole writes: “I’m trying to take info off one gps and put it on another. How do I do that?” ExpertGPS can help.

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How can I view Section, Township, Range coordinates on a GPS map?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dan Foster

Terry F., a rural real estate appraiser in Montana, needs to be able to view a map with Section, Township, and Range coordinates. Dan Foster explains how ExpertGPS Pro can be used as a moving-map display in a vehicle.

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How can I view topo maps on my laptop without an Internet connection?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dan Foster

Daniel W. is heading to Utah, and wants to be able to use his topo maps out in the middle of nowhere, far from an Internet or phone connection. Can ExpertGPS help?

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How to Copy ExpertGPS Maps to your Laptop

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dan Foster

Dan Foster, author of ExpertGPS, shows how to copy the topo maps and aerial photos on your desktop computer to your laptop, so you can use the same maps when you’re out in the field, away from an Internet connection.

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Mapping a 3000 Acre Deer Camp with ExpertGPS

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Dan Foster

David B. wants to create a hunting map for his 3000 acre deer camp. Here’s how ExpertGPS can help him to make a map of all of the deer stands, feed plots, and boundaries on his hunting lease.

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Which GPS to buy as a gift for winter hiking?

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Dan Foster

Mary B. needs help buying a GPS receiver for her son in New Hampshire, who frequently hikes in the White Mountains, and needs a GPS with great reception and cold weather performance. GPS Expert Dan Foster recommends two Garmin GPS receivers.

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