[pct-l] smartphone as GPS

[AsABat]

I couldn't download Halfile's gpx file directly from the internet using my Droid X as it said the file type wasn't supported by my phone.  But I did easily download it on a computer and then copy it to the phone in the directory my phone stores the topo maps. I use Backcountry Navigator which allows copying free topo maps from several sources so they can be used without cell coverage. It works great. Battery life is short though. I have a spare battery and will look for a way to charge one while using the other.
AsABat
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"James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>I don't believe anyone ever answered my original question of: can PCT
>waypoints be loaded into a Droid phone.
> 
>> From: atetuna at hotmail.com
>> To: david at xpletive.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 00:54:21 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] smartphone as GPS
>> 
>> It is out now. $1150 for the phone.
>> 
>> I see a $70 unlimited plan. Because it's a cellular company, I think
>> unlimited really means it is limited to cellular with additional
>charges for
>> satellite minutes.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Ellzey
>> 
>> 
>> If you are determined to use a smartphone and want it to work
>ANYWHERE in
>> North America take a look at the Terrastar Genus.
>> 
>> BigToe
>> 
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