GPS Training Podcast – number 25 - a podcast by Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviews

Podcast 25



Welcome to this month’s GPS Training podcast, it’s our 25th episodeOn this months Podcast we have some great guests, we have Alex, from the AA team, we have a guy called Tris who is using the Garmin GPSMAP66i and we have Ian from GPS Training also myself, Jon.



So, without further ado let’s get on with today’s podcast ……It's our 25th podcast.



In today’s podcast look at the following things –· 2 min 10 sec - We chat with Alex from the AA team, Alex and two of his friends Seb, and Elliot Pote will motor over 10,000 miles through 20 countries including Europe and Central Asia - finishing in Ulan-Ude, Russia in a £600.00 Ford Fiesta



· 21 min 20 sec – We talk with Tris, Tris has purchased a Garmin GPSMAP66i from us. The Garmin GPS navigator with the two way satellite communication technology built in· 34 min - And then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, both Garmin and SatMap and this time we are honing on a specific subject - Can I change the colour or transparency of the route and track line on my GPS?
 The first thing we have this month’s podcast is a chat Alex from the AA team, Alex and two of his friends Seb, and Elliot Pote will motor over 10,000 miles through 20 countries including Europe and Central Asia - finishing in Ulan-Ude, Russia in a £600.00 Ford Fiesta



Alex, welcome to this month’s GPS Training podcastFirst of all Alex, it’s the Mongol Rally you are taking part in, can you tell us a little about it



The greatest motoring adventure on the planetA third of the way around the planet in a vehicle only fit for the scrap heapYou are all 24, what are your backgrounds?Whose idea was it and how long has it been in the planning?The Schedule - Schedule 2019



21st July (from midday): Pre-launch fun at Junk Town (Czech Republic)How are you getting your car there?Start on the 22nd July?



14th August: Finish line opens 16th September: Finish line closesHow do you get your car back?What spares are you taking with you?What mechanical experience do any of you hav



FundraisingRaising money for two charities - mental health charity MIND and the Ashaninka project which helps prevent deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.So where do GPS Training fit into their trip?



Alex contacted me regarding to buying an inReach minibut we loaned him one of ours to use on the tripIf people don’t know what an inReach mini is, it is a -



Garmin two way satellite communicatorUses the same satellites that Sat Phones use which enables two way text communication from anywhere in the worldUse it to track, report in and hopefully not use the SOS buttonTo make a donation visit theaateam.wixsite.com/themongolrally2019



So if you want to know more about the boys trip please go to theaateam.wixsite.com/themongolrally2019And if you want to find out more about the Garmin inReach devices please go to gpstraining.co.uk – click on – GPS Store on the top menu – then – on the left-hand side you will see – Garmin inReach – satellite communicators



2 – The next thing we look at on this month’s Podcast is a chat with Tris WyattWho are you and where do you come from - small amount of backgroundWhat activities do you do - walking, cycling etcWhat illnesses does he haveHow long you been using GPS units for and how did you navigate pre GPS?What appealed to you about the GPSMAP66i?What reassurances does it give you and your family?How have you found the unit?Have you any plans for your time in the outdoors going forward? I will email you a link to click on ahead of the interview on Thursday so we can both see each other. If you want to find out more about the Garmin GPSMAP66i please go to gpstraining.co.uk – click on gps store – and on the left hand side you will see Garmin inReach – Satellite Communicator



4 – Ian’s FAQ’sWelcome 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.

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