GPS Training Podcast–number 21 - a podcast by Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviews

Welcome to this month’s GPS Training podcast, it’s our 21st episode.



Today we again have Ian, who delivers our Training courses in the South of England, and RossSo, without further ado let’s get on with today’s podcast ……



It's our 21st podcast.



In today’s podcast we have the following –· 1 min 30 seconds in - We talk to Ian’s about his experiences of the Garmin Fenix 5 plus, a GPS watch from Garmin



· 11 min 55 sec seconds in - We talk with Ross from Burton McCall about portable power· 37 min 20 seconds in - And then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, both Garmin and SatMap  



The first thing we have this month’s podcast is a chat with Ian regarding his experiences with the Garmin Fenix 5 plus GPS watchIan received a Fenix 5 plus as your Christmas present last year so you have been using it for three months now so I am really interested to know your thoughts and experiences of your Fenix 5 plus.



So Ian, I know over the past month we have also had some training as we built up to our GPS watch taster days, and I know you have your GPS Watch taster day, in the South Downs on Saturday 6th April.So, Ian, what are where your initial thoughts on the watch?How have you been using it?What key features have you really liked with the GPS watch?Have you used it much to actually navigate with?Battery life?



To find out more about the GPS Watch taster day in the South Downs please go to - gpstraining.co.uk – click on - gps training courses – then – on the left-hand side you will see GPS Watch – taster daysAND if you want to know more about the Fenix 5 plus GPS Watch please go to gpstraining.co.uk – click on – GPS Store on the top menu – then – on the left-hand side you will see Garmin - GPS Watches



  2 – The next thing on this month’s GPS training Podcast is a chat with Ross, from Goal Zero as we chat over portable powerWelcome Ross to the Podcast again, I know you are an avid listener to the GPS Training podcast and you appeared on our third podcast when you came and talked about SatMap, so welcome back.Q1. First of all Ross, what is portable power?



The simplest explanation is something you carry with you to provide power– usually in the form of battery packs.You can expand it to add in things like solar panels and windup devices.And the part most people forget is the actual device we are going to power, which have their own batteries.Q2. We then need to think about what are people’s requirements and common things we need to consider



The Length of time you will be without power – this can effect whether you choose solar v battery capacityHow much Weight you want to carryAnd again the device you want to charge– Garmin AA + SatMap + do you want to charge anything else?We therefore, I know this sounds obvious but it is a power bank, so potentially a replacement to that spare SatMap battery or those AA batteries you have rattling around in your rucksackQ3. Now we now need to think about specific products.



Batteries – replacement AA batteries – the most basic portable powerPower packsQ5. Goal Zero – what products do they have and what might be there benefits



Through chargingSolar readyConvenience And some examples?Q6. Anything else you think we need to cover.



To find out more about portable power - Just go to – gpstraining.co.uk – click on GPS Store – under accessories on the left hand side – Click on Power and BatteriesIan’s FAQ’s



I must welcome ian back to the Podcast to talk over some of his FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions he has been asked on his courses over the past month.Ian has kindly joined me in Northumberland this month as he is here to deliver a SatMap GPS Training course here in Northumberland tomorrow.



Ian – FAQ 1 – GarminCan I do a Trackback on a saved track? No. ‘Copy reverse’, exclamation mark in front of the date and time



Ian – FAQ 2 – SatMap – Double SatMap bonanzaCan I lock the screen on my Active 10/12/20?

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