GPS (Global Positioning
System) Workshop Information
Upcoming & Tentative GPS Workshops:
Our
Learn to Use a GPS Workshops are ideal for those considering a GPS
purchase in the future, as well as those interested in learning how to use
a GPS that they currently own. We provide Garmin eTrex GPS units for our
workshops. The deadline to confirm a workshop is 10 days prior to
the course date. A
workshop session is confirmed with 5 registrants. Full payment is required for
registration. The workshop descriptions are below. Contact us
regarding availability, more information, registration and payment information. To
speak with someone directly, please call
518-359-7536.
Saturday,
June 5, 2010 (APA Visitors Interpretive Center - Newcomb, NY)
10:00 AM
Learn To Use A GPS
Introductory
Workshop
Cost: $55/person
Private
Sessions upon Request (November - mid June)
Contact us
to arrange for a private session for yourself or your group. Tell us
what it is you would like to learn and we will create a program to meet
your needs. Private sessions are recommended for folks who have their own GPS and would like
to learn how to operate such. We normally include instruction and
practice using the Garmin MapSource mapping program in private
sessions. The cost for a private workshop for 1-2 people begins at $125
for a 4-5 hour session at our home-base location in Tupper Lake.
Once a workshop date is determined, we send along driving directions along
with the information necessary to help you prepare for your
workshop.
We also conduct private sessions for small groups or organizations upon
request. We are able to accommodate and provide GPS units for up to
10 people per session. Contact us
for group pricing.
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Workshops are
conducted throughout the year (excluding July, August, September &
part of October).
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We provide each
participant with a Garmin eTrex GPS unit for use during a workshop.
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Private sessions
can be arranged for Garmin GPS owners who would like to learn how to use
their GPS.
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For sessions
where participants are allowed to bring their own GPS units, they must
also bring the GPS user's manual.
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Group rates are
available for organizations.
Contact
us for more information, to schedule an individual session or to register for a
scheduled workshop.
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Workshop
Descriptions:
Learn
To Use A
GPS Introductory Workshop (also referred to as GPS 101)
This
is a beginning level GPS course for those who would like to learn how to
use a GPS
receiver. A visual presentation is used to help you become
familiar with the various features, functions and terms associated
with GPS operation. The workshop begins with an explanation of the Global Positioning System
- what it is and how it works. Next we show you how to set up a GPS
unit to be used for land navigation. Coordinate grid systems (UTM, latitude & longitude),
datum and other information obtained from topographical maps are discussed.
Through "hands on" application you will learn how to operate a GPS,
develop a better understanding of waypoints and reinforce basic
navigational skills throughout the day. This is a practical
course for those considering a future GPS purchase as well as those who
have a GPS and would like to learn how to use it.
Garmin eTrex GPS
units are provided for use during this workshop. Bring a lunch, snacks & beverages for the day. Come prepared for time
indoors and outdoors. Snowshoes are provided during the winter
months when necessary.
This
workshop is limited to 10 participants and generally runs 5-6 hours. It is comprised of an
indoor
classroom session followed by an outdoor practical session. We break
briefly for lunch. Individual assistance is often available at the end of the workshop.
Contact
us for more information.
GPS
Mapping Software Workshop
This
workshop is for those who have attended an Introductory GPS Workshop or who
have prior GPS experience and would like to learn more about using a GPS with topographical software map
programs. Software programs we are familiar with include Garmin MapSource
TOPO US 2008, Garmin MapSource US TOPO 24K National Parks East, Terrain
Navigator,
DeLorme Topo USA 7.0, DeLorme Topo 3-D Quads & National
Geographic TOPO!.
We will teach you how to transfer
data (waypoints, routes, tracks) from the GPS to a software program, work
with it to create maps and save data for future reference. We will
also show you how to upload topographical maps, waypoints, routes and tracks
from mapping software to a hand-held GPS receiver.
We
provide Garmin eTrex GPS units for use during this workshop for those who do
not have a GPS.
Though we provide a couple of laptops for participants to use during this
workshop, we recommend that workshop participants bring a laptop with
them. Prepare to spend time indoors and outdoors. This
workshop must be set up as a private session and is best for 1-6
people. Sessions generally run 4-5 hours depending on the group size,
number of laptops available and the desired software to be covered during
the workshop. Contact
us for more information.
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