Comments on Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]TypePad2011-06-20T06:46:02ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2011/06/spot-on-pretty-much-anyway-1/comments/atom.xml/JDMDad commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01538f571bfc970b2011-06-21T20:40:09Z2011-06-21T20:40:09ZJDMDadhttp://JDMDad.blogspot.comIt's the same with Geocaching, when you look at the geocaching maps in Israel, it won't show the roads and...<p>It's the same with Geocaching, when you look at the geocaching maps in Israel, it won't show the roads and all in Israel. You can swap the map with others, and Open Street Map does work in Israel. Maybe Spot can figure a way to do that. </p>
<p>Also, probably a little late now (I've been busy, haven't kept up with blogs), but you might want to look at SpotWalla. http://spotwalla.com/ It manages the points generated in SPOT, keeps the maps available much longer (as long as you want) and you can set it not to display points within (for example) 5 miles of your home or work for privacy if desired. </p>rutimizrachi commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e89465ef7970d2011-06-21T04:34:48Z2011-06-21T04:34:48Zrutimizrachihttp://rutimizrachi.blogspot.comBonne chance!<p>Bonne chance!</p>ProphetJoe commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e8942f8b3970d2011-06-20T14:50:25Z2011-06-20T14:50:25ZProphetJoehttp://www.prophetjoe.comBest wishes on your adventure, David. In regard to the mapping issue, I think Israel has it right. I remember...<p>Best wishes on your adventure, David. </p>
<p>In regard to the mapping issue, I think Israel has it right. I remember my grandmother worked in a munitions factory during W.W. II and the road maps (when I was a kid) had a gray rectangular area which only said "U.S. Government - Restricted Area". That was it. Now I look on Google maps and if I search for "Iowa Army Ammunition Plant" I can get detailed views down to 100 ft resolution! Hmm, that seems more helpful to potential terrorists than the average U.S. citizen... why do we do that??</p>chairwoman commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01538f4f65c4970b2011-06-20T13:41:13Z2011-06-20T13:41:13Zchairwomanhttp://www.chairwoman-of-the-bored.blogspot.comMy birthday's on June 24th which, in the UK is Midsummer's Day, so I'm extremely keen to sponsor you in...<p>My birthday's on June 24th which, in the UK is Midsummer's Day, so I'm extremely keen to sponsor you in this endeavour, particularly as it's an adventure that my medical condition (and age, ssh) precludes me from having.</p>
<p>Please let me know how to do this at such a late stage.</p>Alan T commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0154332252a0970c2011-06-20T12:56:03Z2011-06-20T12:56:03ZAlan THi David I had the same problem finding street level maps to use with my Garmin Edge 705 for road...<p>Hi David<br />
I had the same problem finding street level maps to use with my Garmin Edge 705 for road biking in Israel this summer. Instead I have to use topo maps with limited road information and turn by turn capabilities. This limitation will surely keep spandex clad road cycling evil-doers at bay. Good luck with your ride. Chedva and I are proud supporters.</p>Mark commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef015433222402970c2011-06-20T12:06:31Z2011-06-20T12:06:31ZMarkhttp://twitter.com/MarkSoFlaYes, someone enterprising with the right know-how could easily overlay the coordinates onto a regular Google map so you can...<p>Yes, someone enterprising with the right know-how could easily overlay the coordinates onto a regular Google map so you can see roads, etc. Unfortunately, I don't have that know-how.</p>rickismom commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e894240af970d2011-06-20T11:55:09Z2011-06-20T11:55:09Zrickismomenjoy your ride, and may it be a safe one! (and raise lots of money as well.....0<p>enjoy your ride, and may it be a safe one! (and raise lots of money as well.....0</p>aparatchik commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01543322071c970c2011-06-20T11:38:08Z2011-06-20T11:38:08ZaparatchikIs it really that difficult to overlay the Spot On tracker signal on a map with roads and towns?<p>Is it really that difficult to overlay the Spot On tracker signal on a map with roads and towns? </p>Kiwi Noa commented on 'Spot On! [pretty much, anyway]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01538f4e7e30970b2011-06-20T09:47:24Z2011-06-20T09:47:24ZKiwi NoaYou mentioned about us being able to call you on your blue tooth helmet. Could you email me your number...<p>You mentioned about us being able to call you on your blue tooth helmet. Could you email me your number please?</p>