What's new at firstwaypoint.com?

22FEB04

1. Added instructions on disassembly of an eTrex

08JAN03

1. Wiring Diagrams updated

19NOV02

1. FAQ Updated

11OCT02

1. Added some waypoints and tracks for Western Australia.
2. Added some photos of my own data cable.
3. Added several new links

12JUN02

1. Added new freeware program to the links list. MyGPS is a Freeware software for the creation and the management of longitude and latitude calibrated maps.

06JUN02

1. Added new freeware program to the links list - G7ToWin is a Windows 9X/Windows NT 4.0/Win2K program designed to transfer data between Garmin or Lowrance/Eagle GPS units and a PC.
   
   

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13MAY02

1. Added new waypoint file to the waypoints page:
   A list of waypoints for most of the 4WD parks in southeast QLD. The list was published originally as part of the Dirty Weekends book.

10APR02

1. Added two new links on the links page:

   Cockpit GPS
   This is a downloadable book explaining how to use GPS for aircraft navigation.

   Small Boat GPS
   This is a downloadable booklet on practical navigation using GPS for boating. Topics included are where to get waypoints as well as techniques for navigating.

19JAN02

1. Added new free program "GPStrack" to the software section
2. Added a discussion forum

14JAN02

1. I actually paid $270 (Not $240 as I had accidentally typed earlier) for my GPS from Globe Trekker in Brisbane, sorry for any confusion

14NOV01

1. Added a new link to Travel by GPS www.travelbygps.com. "Download free GPS Maps for hiking, boating, snowmobiling, fishing, on- and off road sightseeing. GPS Maps are waypoint, route and track data that lead you through unique outdoor experiences. Use GPS for safer, more enjoyable adventures"
2. Added link to Global Map Data Australia 1M 2001 which is a digital dataset covering the Australian landmass and island territories, at a 1:1 million scale. It consists of vector and raster layers of administrative boundaries, drainage, transportation, population centres, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover.
3. Added link to Files of Selected Countries - 66265 Australian Waypoints NIMA is now able to provide complete files of geographic names information covering countries or geopolitical areas. The files are not in customary gazetteer format, but are in a special format amenable to input into geographic information systems, databases, and spreadsheets, giving end users powerful capabilities for data analysis, manipulation, and display. The files contain names for all types of features. Also on the waypoints page.
4. FAQ updated

09NOV01

1. Added Whitsunday waypoints