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GPS Downloading to Computer

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Submitted by Tony on Tue, 04/12/2007 - 20:51
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Logged my flight on the weekend on my new GPS. (Garmin 60) Downloaded the track log to my computer using the Garmin software supplied but I notice there is no date/time data in the log.
Also downloaded using GPSDUMP. The date/time data reads something like 31 December 1989 and the time starts at 0000 hrs.
Even had a go at creating an IGC file, same result.
I have my GPS set to record at 5 second intervals rather than auto, is this the culprit, or is there something else going on that I am missing.
Of course I am assuming that date/time data is recorded in the track log, and is part of the data that is downloaded.

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Re: GPS Downloading to Computer

Wayne's picture
Submitted by Wayne on Wed, 05/12/2007 - 11:41.

I have read something on paraglidingforum about time data being lost when you save the track log on the GPS before you download it to a PC. Try recording a track without saving it and download the entire track log to the PC. I'd be interested to hear if this makes a difference.

Re: GPS Downloading to Computer

Tony's picture
Submitted by Tony on Wed, 05/12/2007 - 20:55.

Thanks Wayne,

Have tested and can confirm. Seems weird that a saved track log doesn't download this data. Sort of defeats the purpose of saving track logs.

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