Using GPS

Using GPS

There is some theory needed when using GPS on the Mesh.

First of all, GPS is only transmitted on the Primary Channel when the following conditions are met:

1. Everyone else has the same Primary Channel and crypto key.

2. Location is enabled.

3. GPS is enabled on the Device OR GPS is enabled on your Phone/Tablet

4. Your Phone/Tablet supports GPS onboard

5. Your Phone/Tablet is connected to the device if you aren’t using the onboard GPS.

6. Whew!

Turn on Phone Location

1. Go to Settings

2. App Settings

3. Share Location = On

Turn on Device Location Sharing

1. Go to Settings – > Position

2. You can increase position interval, but its not recommended. It will increase battery usage and channel usage.

3. Instead, use Smart Position broadcast to tell other nodes only when you are moving. 10m is good for dismounted use and 30m is good for a vehicle.

4. If you have a device GPS, you can turn it on at the bottom of this screen. If primarily hooked to a device with GPS, turn this off to save battery.

5. Click Save

6. The radio will reboot.

Go Check out the Map

1. Click on Node Map

2. You can turn tracks on and off

3. The map is better if you have the ability to download sat views and such.