Questions tagged [gps-navigation]
Global Positioning System and Satellite navigation devices of all kinds.
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How to use google maps for arrival time, etc, WHILE ON public transportation?
I find using google maps for arrival time etc is really hard while on public transportation. Before the trip starts, easy. Using it while driving? Easy.
But I haven’t found a way to keep it from ...
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What Coordinate format does the UNESCO web site provide?
I found a strange coordinate format in UNESCO site
Hyllestad Quernstone Quarries
N6810014 E20551 (zone 32)
Google maps does not accept N6810014 E20551. How to decode this coordinate?
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South Korea navigation app
I'll be in South Korea for a couple of weeks and would love to rent a car there to drive around the country. What is the best navigation app I can use there(with English interface of course)? It seems ...
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Where is Waze Beacon installed?
I understand that Waze has installed beacons in many tunnels around the world. These beacons apparently use Bluetooth to replace the GPS signals, since GPS does not work in tunnels. In other words, ...
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Is my GPS allowed in Switzerland?
My GPS is a TomTom 4PL60 6 Inch Go Premium or something approximately like this.
I may go to Switzerland in the next days.
I read the systems giving radar/cameras information are forbidden in that ...
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Is there a Google Maps like app that shows directions and other people's progress along the same route?
I'm looking for an app that not only shows a route with directions (like Google Maps) but also tracks friends following the same route, with all of them showing at the same time. Think of it as Find ...
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Is it necessary to pay extra for navigation when renting a car in the US?
This is a relatively straightforward question. I'm scheduled to visit the US in a couple of weeks. It's been around 15 years since I've been there, and I don't remember much as my parents had taken ...
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Change Osmand map to 2D-view [closed]
I recently installed osmand on my iPhone to use it for travelling. Unfortunately, an isometric/3D view of the map appeared. I want to change it to an ordinary 2D view. Does someone know how to do this?...
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How can one can convert a Denso mapcode into GPS coordinates or a human-readable address?
How can one can convert a Denso mapcode (e.g., 549 544*88) into GPS coordinates or a human-readable address?
All the resources I have found so far such as https://japanmapcode.com/en perform the ...
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In an emergency, how do I find and share my position?
In the wake of the accident that affected Simon Gautier who made a bad fall while trekking in Italy, and emergency services took over a week to locate him after he called them, one may wonder: in an ...
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Can I legally use a GNSS device in China?
Can I legally use a GNSS device in China?
According to Hvistendal (2013), Science:
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2007, it has been effectively illegal for foreigners to operate a GPS device in China. ...
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GPS when flying over the ocean
How can I see my location when flying over an ocean? I know that many airlines show you that on your screen, but I'm wondering if there's a way to do that on a phone, and without an internet ...
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Satellite navigation in Mongolia?
How strong/consistent is the coverage of various parts of Mongolia by the different satellite navigation systems like GPS/GLONASS?
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POI databases for France, Spain, Italy [closed]
Planing trip to Europe. Does anybody can share or point KLM/KMZ/GPX or any other format with points of interest of Spain, France, whole region of Alps and Italy.
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What is the number format for this location in Israel? [closed]
These numbers represent the location of some place in Israel.
183409 264679
But I can't find them in Google Maps; they don't seem to convert to coordinates.
Does anyone have an idea? Maybe I ...
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What accurate offline GPS apps are there for the whole island of Cyprus?
I'm going to the island of Cyprus in June and will rent a car at Ercan airport which won't have GPS navigation (the chosen company is literally the only option for me for specific reasons).
While I'...
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How do I enter a Portugal address into a Garmin Satnav?
The address is:
Encosta Cabo Girao
Quinta Girao
Empreendimentos Turisticos
Lda. Estrada 1 de Julho nú 2
9300 - 081 CÀmara de Lobos
Madeira, Portugal
When I enter the postcode that I assume is "9300 -...
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Maps mobile app for China with offline feature
Is there a reliable mobile maps app for Android that works well in China and has an offline feature?
Baidu Maps appears to work well, but the interface is only in Chinese, so I am struggling with ...
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App for bicycle navigation in Prague?
I usually use Google Maps for navigation in places I travel to. But Google Maps has no bike navigation for routes in Prague, only for going by car and on foot.
Bike lanes seem to be well hidden in ...
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Are there advantages to a dedicated GPS?
The GPS on in my phone is becoming indispensable lately! I find it much easier to follow the verbal on-time direction than following a map or even print-outs of directions obtained from Google Maps. ...
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Is it allowed to mount GPS/smartphone on windscreen in Switzerland? If so, how?
I've found out article: https://www.comparis.ch/autoversicherung/news/2014/02/navi-geraet-falsch-montiert-busse.aspx
It states that mounting GPS navigation on windscreen can make you subject to hefty ...
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Last fuel stop before airport
This morning I returned a rental car to LHR T5. I'm approaching along the M25 and am looking for petrol stations along the way and, as usual, I don't find one. I look on my iphone for fuel and it ...
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iPhone app that will navigate to a point on OSM maps in real time
I have an old eTrex that I use this way -
I click a certain point on a map, where I want to go.
eTrex will:
calculate a route and start giving me directions based on the map I preloaded it (usually ...
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Does Google Maps app work well when offline in Dordogne France?
I read that Google recently made their Maps apps work in offline mode, where you can download an area, then use it (including navigation) while offline. I'll be driving a rental car from Bordeaux to ...
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Where can I find GPS-device-compatible maps of Georgia?
I am looking for Georgia maps for supported for Garmin device. Especially I'm interested in Svaneti and Kazbegi regions. Is there any place I could find such maps?
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Why does my phone's GPS not work in China?
I am trying to use Google Maps in China. I know that Google is blocked, which is why I downloaded the map of Beijing offline. However, when I open the app my phone attempts to find GPS satellites but ...
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Do I still need my Garmin Etrex Vista GPS or can I just use my iPhone with an App?
I own a garmin etrex vista hcx - quite an old unit now - probably over 10 years old design. Its good for tracklogging and its ok for navigating.
However, I recently installed Strava on my phone and ...
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Is there a site that shows the current GPS position of active cruise ships?
The Queen Mary 2 is currently in port in Sydney. I'd love to see it but am bedridden at present. However, to leave port it must pass the window of where I am. I'm wondering if there's a website that ...
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Is there a Waze-like app to keep track of each other among travel companions?
I am an avid user of Waze. One of its feature is the ability to share your location with followers or through text messaging. This is quite handy when you are on route to appointment while being stuck ...
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How do I use a Satnav (Garmin Nuvi 2599) in Turkey?
We have just got a new Garmin Nuvi 2599 for Christmas and may be going to Turkey next year.
The Nuvi 2599 comes with a full set of Europe maps that include Turkey.
I have tried to enter the address ...
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Android app for offline GPS maps
I am travelling to Iceland soon, and just found out that my Garmin GPS does not give directions in Iceland.
I know that I will have plenty of locations with Wifi during my vacation, but this will not ...
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Where is "Rue des Tourterelles" in Mauritius?
I am looking for RUE DES TOURTERELLES, BAIE DU TOMBEAU, MAURITIUS.
This street seems to exist, it was even the address of this company.
But impossible to find where in Baie du Tombeau it is exactly.
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Geocaching with GPS device in Belarus?
I've found some people saying on geocaching fora that GPS devices are not legal (or are problematic) in Belarus. Therefore it is recommended to cache with smartphone. But such fora are quite ...
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Good GPS device to tracking my travels?
I'm in the market for a new GPS device. I have a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. When travelling I like to have a GPS device on all the time storing and recording location, so I can make maps later. The ...
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Does anyone make a single device that does GPS navigation and tracking?
I'm going on a backwoods hiking trip, with some non-zero chance of getting lost and needing help. So I'd like to be able to navigate using a GPS device, and ideally have the same device be able to ...
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Offline sat nav for Android [duplicate]
I am pretty sure I saw this already on travel SE, but can't find it now. What are my navigation options with Android phone in an area without data connection? (I am in Northumberland)
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GPS app for travelling in France
I plan to travel to France this summer and rent a car for my convenience. The trip might last 12 days. However, I don't want to buy a GPS with France map nor rent a GPS because this cost too much and ...
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Can I integrate Airbnb listings with a routeplanner?
I am preparing a road trip this summer. I often use Airbnb to find accommodation. However when on the road finding potential listings in Airbnb can become quite tedious. Is it possible to integrate a ...
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How can I show my GPS location on a map from my phone?
I would like to inform friends / family where I am by if possible posting my GPS location and displaying it on a map. I have heard there are some services that allow this?
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What is the most cost effective way to get turn-by-turn navigation in the UK?
Extracting from the comments a question on buying a GPS in the UK, what is the most cost effective way to get turn-by-turn navigation in the UK?
Comparison of costs:
Buying a GPS in the UK, less ...
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Where can I buy a GPS/satnav near St Pancras or Paddington stations?
It's often cheaper to buy a GPS/satnav than renting them from a hirecar company, but unfortunately we'll be travelling from Paris through London to Swansea to pick up the car.
I'd imagine it'd be ...
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Do all GPS devices support all major regions?
I would like to get a GPS device for car navigation in the US, but I have no prior experience with such devices. It is important for me that I be able to use the device in most other countries too (...
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Electronic alternative to bicycle map
I plan a bicycle trip over Europe. Most likely I will follow one of the EuroVelo routes, but I might change my plans during the trip. So I would need to take too many paper maps.
Can you recommend ...
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What cool things can I do with GPX routes that I have collected from my travels? [closed]
Whilst I was cycle touring and walking around in a bunch of different cities, I tracked many of my routes. I wondered if anyone had suggestions of cool things to do with GPX routes?
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How do Open Street Maps features compare to Garmin's Nuvi features in the US?
I plan to travel to the US this year and would like to take my own GPS with me, the problem I have is the map in my Garmin is really old (it's from 2009) and I'd like to have it up to date for my trip....
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GPS coordinate problem
I have coordinates for a travel site in the WGS84 format:
6413180-2059501
The location is supposed be a cave in Iceland but Google Maps points(after adding a decimal point) to a site in Sweden.
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Do you have a GPS signal on board a plane?
Does anybody know if there is a GPS signal available on board a plane with a common and normal GPS receiver?
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Why are there no road maps for Iceland for my TomTom device?
Today, I tried to update the maps on my TomTom device with a road map of Iceland. For that I navigated to the online shop.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find there any road map from Iceland. On the other ...
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Turning off GPS on a flight?
Inspired by a question if it is allowed to use a Kindle during a flight, I'm wondering if it is okay to use a GPS watch like this.
I use this for practice purpose, but it is also my normal watch. I ...
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Is there a Sat Nav that works in Israel? (preferably with good coverage)
Does anyone know of a SatNav device or SatNav software for iPhone that has maps of Israel available (preferably with good coverage).
