GPS in China

"Rick Graham" <graham2514.RemoveThis@charter.net> schreef in bericht
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 > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
 > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
 > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
 > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
 >

The GPS system is there, the detailed street maps are missing:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.fugawi.com/docs/maptopoframe.html" target="_blank">http://www.fugawi.com/docs/maptopoframe.html</a>
China East 1:500 000
Maps of China East for the area shown.
Maps contain aeronautical information and ground details.
1:500 000 topographic maps on 3CD's
49 meters per pixel resolution.
FX3 Format.
GPS ready - Just click to import into Fugawi for moving map navigation.
BONUS: Includes Digital Elevation Data and Geographic Names database.
US$149.00 (Can$235)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Dieter,

Thank you very much. I will check this out. Sounds like what I am looking
for and perhaps far more detail than Garmin's Worldmap CD. Thanks again.

Rick


"Dieter A" <Dieter A RemoveThis @pandora.be> wrote in message
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 >
 > "Rick Graham" <graham2514 RemoveThis @charter.net> schreef in bericht
 > news:vge923jk27qt74@corp.supernews.com...
  > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
  > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
  > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
  > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
  > >
 >
 > The GPS system is there, the detailed street maps are missing:
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.fugawi.com/docs/maptopoframe.html</font" target="_blank">http://www.fugawi.com/docs/maptopoframe.html</font</a>>
 > China East 1:500 000
 > Maps of China East for the area shown.
 > Maps contain aeronautical information and ground details.
 > 1:500 000 topographic maps on 3CD's
 > 49 meters per pixel resolution.
 > FX3 Format.
 > GPS ready - Just click to import into Fugawi for moving map navigation.
 > BONUS: Includes Digital Elevation Data and Geographic Names database.
 > US$149.00 (Can$235)
 >
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"Rick Graham" <graham2514.DeleteThis@charter.net> schreef in bericht
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 > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
 > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
 > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
 > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
 >

What is a GPS? a mobil telephone perhaps?

Giny
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GPS stands for Global Positioning System. About the size of a cell phone,
the device has a built in map displayed on a small LCD screen that pinpoints
your location. Think of it as an electronic map that displays your
location, amongst other things. Sophisticated units can display your
altitude, barometric pressure, speed, direction of travel, etc. It does
this by triangulating on the signals from several (3-4 satellites) hovering
above the earth. They are very accurate, being able to detect your exact
point any place on the globe within a few feet. This is the same
technology used in expensive automobiles that feature larger, color displays
on a "Navigation" system. Hope this helps explain the technology. Very
useful if you get lost travelling the countryside in a foreign country or
otherwise. Here is but one of many links that explain the technology: (
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/" target="_blank">http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/</a> ).

Rick




"Giny" <g.speelman DeleteThis @GEENROTZOOIxs4all.nl> wrote in message
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 >
 > "Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> schreef in bericht
 > news:vge923jk27qt74@corp.supernews.com...
  > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
  > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
  > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
  > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
  > >
 >
 > What is a GPS? a mobil telephone perhaps?
 >
 > Giny
 > Amsterdam
 >
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In article <vgehsfs77pstf8 DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>,
"Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> wrote:

 > GPS stands for Global Positioning System. About the size of a cell phone,
 > the device has a built in map displayed on a small LCD screen that pinpoints
 > your location. Think of it as an electronic map that displays your
 > location, amongst other things. Sophisticated units can display your
 > altitude, barometric pressure, speed, direction of travel, etc. It does
 > this by triangulating on the signals from several (3-4 satellites) hovering
 > above the earth. They are very accurate, being able to detect your exact
 > point any place on the globe within a few feet. This is the same
 > technology used in expensive automobiles that feature larger, color displays
 > on a "Navigation" system. Hope this helps explain the technology. Very
 > useful if you get lost travelling the countryside in a foreign country or
 > otherwise. Here is but one of many links that explain the technology: (
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/" target="_blank">http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/</a> ).
 >
 > Rick

And its $27 billion dollar cost was a gift from U.S. taxpayers to the
world.

I don't think there is 'street-level' mapping of China for mapping GPS
units. You would need to sink it with a laptop database.

Units that display just latitude and longitude are cheap, it may be
useful with printed maps you carry.

jay
Sat, Jul 5, 2003
mailto:gofig@mac.com



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 > "Giny" <g.speelman DeleteThis @GEENROTZOOIxs4all.nl> wrote in message
 > news:3f073ee7$0$49102$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
  > >
  > > "Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> schreef in bericht
  > > news:vge923jk27qt74@corp.supernews.com...
   > > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
   > > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
   > > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
   > > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
   > > >
  > >
  > > What is a GPS? a mobil telephone perhaps?
  > >
  > > Giny
  > > Amsterdam
  > >
  > >
 >
 >

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"Go Fig" <gofig DeleteThis @mac.com> wrote in message
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 > In article <vgehsfs77pstf8 DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>,
 > "Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> wrote:
 >
  > > GPS stands for Global Positioning System. About the size of a cell
phone,
  > > the device has a built in map displayed on a small LCD screen that
pinpoints
  > > your location. Think of it as an electronic map that displays your
  > > location, amongst other things. Sophisticated units can display your
  > > altitude, barometric pressure, speed, direction of travel, etc. It does
  > > this by triangulating on the signals from several (3-4 satellites)
hovering
  > > above the earth. They are very accurate, being able to detect your
exact
  > > point any place on the globe within a few feet. This is the same
  > > technology used in expensive automobiles that feature larger, color
displays
  > > on a "Navigation" system. Hope this helps explain the technology. Very
  > > useful if you get lost travelling the countryside in a foreign country
or
  > > otherwise. Here is but one of many links that explain the technology: (
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/" target="_blank">http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/</a> ).
  > >
  > > Rick
 >
 > And its $27 billion dollar cost was a gift from U.S. taxpayers to the
 > world.

I use this technology daily unlike the billions that go into foreign aid
that I never see. Besides, the technology is great for targeting our
enemies.

 >
 > I don't think there is 'street-level' mapping of China for mapping GPS
 > units. You would need to sink it with a laptop database.

Don't need street-level mapping. I need high-level reference points like
major highways, towns, rivers, etc. Synchronization with a laptop is no
problem. I have carried sub-three pound notebooks to China on several
trips. I use the laptop for storing digital images, applications, access to
Internet, journal, etc.

 >
 > Units that display just latitude and longitude are cheap, it may be
 > useful with printed maps you carry.

If you are lost, where are you on a printed map that lacks coordinates?
With a GPS, tracking back on the waypoints is probably more useful.
Worldmap appears to be potentially more useful than the paper maps available
for most rural areas of Asia.

rg



 >
 > jay
 > Sat, Jul 5, 2003
 > mailto:gofig@mac.com
 >
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  > >
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  > > "Giny" <g.speelman DeleteThis @GEENROTZOOIxs4all.nl> wrote in message
  > > news:3f073ee7$0$49102$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
   > > >
   > > > "Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> schreef in bericht
   > > > news:vge923jk27qt74@corp.supernews.com...
   > > > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program
(like
   > > > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October
and
   > > > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to
worry
   > > > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > > What is a GPS? a mobil telephone perhaps?
   > > >
   > > > Giny
   > > > Amsterdam
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
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 > Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
 > Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: GPS in China 

In article <vgf5c51ntbcj0d DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>,
"Rick Graham" <graham2514 DeleteThis @charter.net> wrote:

  > > Units that display just latitude and longitude are cheap, it may be
  > > useful with printed maps you carry.
 >
 > If you are lost, where are you on a printed map that lacks coordinates?

Why would you get a map w/out coordinates ?

 > With a GPS, tracking back on the waypoints is probably more useful.

I have not found that to be the case for myself when exploring to
unknown destinations.

 > Worldmap appears to be potentially more useful than the paper maps available
 > for most rural areas of Asia.

I have the worldmap and find it very useful for train travel, boat and
car. Perhaps when Garmin opens up their code more street level will
come.

jay
Sat, Jul 5, 2003
mailto:gofig@mac.com



 >
 > rg

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 > Rick Graham wrote:
  > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
  > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
  > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
  > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
  > >
  > >
"Lilo" <lilo.DeleteThis@not.com>
 > Becareful with this device, the chinese may accuse you of spying. I
 > think you should ask the local expats or somebody who knows the law there.
 >

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Thanks. One poster already recommended that a contact the local Chinese
embassy or consulate.

rg


"Lilo" <lilo DeleteThis @not.com> wrote in message news:3F07B2C1.10905@not.com...
 > Becareful with this device, the chinese may accuse you of spying. I
 > think you should ask the local expats or somebody who knows the law there.
 >
 > Rick Graham wrote:
  > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program (like
  > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October and
  > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to worry
  > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
  > >
  > >
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Actually, I think the Chinese are more interested in having me spend all my
travelers checks! Can't do that if I'm in jail.

rg


"Dieter A" <Dieter A.DeleteThis@pandora.be> wrote in message
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  > > Rick Graham wrote:
   > > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program
(like
   > > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October
and
   > > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to
worry
   > > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
   > > >
   > > >
 > "Lilo" <lilo.DeleteThis@not.com>
  > > Becareful with this device, the chinese may accuse you of spying. I
  > > think you should ask the local expats or somebody who knows the law
there.
  > >
 >
 > ROFL
 >
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If you come across any maps of Guangxi province, scale 1:10000 or better,
with or without coordinates, please let me know the source. I believe they
are pretty much non-existent.

rg




"Go Fig" <gofig.DeleteThis@mac.com> wrote in message
news:gofig-1974B2.21465205072003@news.comcast.giganews.com...
> In article <vgf5c51ntbcj0d.DeleteThis@corp.supernews.com>,
> "Rick Graham" <graham2514.DeleteThis@charter.net> wrote:
>
> > > Units that display just latitude and longitude are cheap, it may be
> > > useful with printed maps you carry.
> >
> > If you are lost, where are you on a printed map that lacks coordinates?
>
> Why would you get a map w/out coordinates ?
>
> > With a GPS, tracking back on the waypoints is probably more useful.
>
> I have not found that to be the case for myself when exploring to
> unknown destinations.
>
> > Worldmap appears to be potentially more useful than the paper maps
available
> > for most rural areas of Asia.
>
> I have the worldmap and find it very useful for train travel, boat and
> car. Perhaps when Garmin opens up their code more street level will
> come.
>
> jay
> Sat, Jul 5, 2003
> mailto:gofig@mac.com
>
>
>
> >
> > rg
>
> --
>
> Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
> Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."
 >> Stay informed about: GPS in China 

If you want so fun and challenge in China with your GPS, put it to use per
geocaching.

www.geocaching.com

There are many of these geocaches in China. Plug in the country and see what
pops up for the area you are going.

You can look in your home area also and try a few before you go to see what it
is about.
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 > And its $27 billion dollar cost was a gift from U.S. taxpayers to the
 > world.
You are obviously talking about the US GPS system. The Russians actually
have their own GPS satellites and here in Silicon Valley you can actually
buy handheld GPS units that have a switch to either use the US GPS
satellites or the Russian. At one point in time, the US system was limiting
the accurary of the system for security reasons while the Russians had no
such restrictions and so some people preferred the Russian system. I'm not
sure if this disparity still exists.


"Go Fig" <gofig.TakeThisOut@mac.com> wrote in message
news:gofig-7589EE.19410905072003@news.comcast.giganews.com...
 > In article <vgehsfs77pstf8.TakeThisOut@corp.supernews.com>,
 > "Rick Graham" <graham2514.TakeThisOut@charter.net> wrote:
 >
  > > GPS stands for Global Positioning System. About the size of a cell
phone,
  > > the device has a built in map displayed on a small LCD screen that
pinpoints
  > > your location. Think of it as an electronic map that displays your
  > > location, amongst other things. Sophisticated units can display your
  > > altitude, barometric pressure, speed, direction of travel, etc. It does
  > > this by triangulating on the signals from several (3-4 satellites)
hovering
  > > above the earth. They are very accurate, being able to detect your
exact
  > > point any place on the globe within a few feet. This is the same
  > > technology used in expensive automobiles that feature larger, color
displays
  > > on a "Navigation" system. Hope this helps explain the technology. Very
  > > useful if you get lost travelling the countryside in a foreign country
or
  > > otherwise. Here is but one of many links that explain the technology: (
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/" target="_blank">http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/</a> ).
  > >
  > > Rick
 >
 > And its $27 billion dollar cost was a gift from U.S. taxpayers to the
 > world.
 >
 > I don't think there is 'street-level' mapping of China for mapping GPS
 > units. You would need to sink it with a laptop database.
 >
 > Units that display just latitude and longitude are cheap, it may be
 > useful with printed maps you carry.
 >
 > jay
 > Sat, Jul 5, 2003
 > mailto:gofig@mac.com
 >
 >
 >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > > "Giny" <g.speelman.TakeThisOut@GEENROTZOOIxs4all.nl> wrote in message
  > > news:3f073ee7$0$49102$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
   > > >
   > > > "Rick Graham" <graham2514.TakeThisOut@charter.net> schreef in bericht
   > > > news:vge923jk27qt74@corp.supernews.com...
   > > > > Anyone use a GPS in China? If so, what brand and mapping program
(like
   > > > > Worldmap). I am travelling to Guangxi province in middle of October
and
   > > > > plan to bike around countryside. With a GPS, I will not have to
worry
   > > > > about getting lost while travelling off the beaten path.
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > > What is a GPS? a mobil telephone perhaps?
   > > >
   > > > Giny
   > > > Amsterdam
   > > >
   > > >
  > >
  > >
 >
 > --
 >
 > Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
 > Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: GPS in China