


Once maps are cached, PinPoint can be taken offline, so it's perfect for use in rural areas where Internet access is unavailable. PinPoint caches all map tiles that are requested from a map provider to ensure tile servers are not over burdened and allowing for offline use. PinPoint has built-in mapping and supports quite a few different map providers, including Google maps, Bing maps, Yahoo maps, OpenStreetMaps, including satellite and hybrid imagery. If enough people suggest the feature you have in mind, it will be added to the product roadmap for PinPoint. If you have a great idea for a feature or are running into problems that are specific to PinPoint (after you have exhausted the enclosed Quick Start guide), feel free to send an email to ab0wv at. PinPoint is a labor of love by Frank, AB0WV and is still under active development, so all the bugs may not have been worked out.
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Depending on your needs, you may need radio equipment and related accessories to make it all work, not to mention the fact that you will need to have a valid FCC license (or the equivalent for your country if you are located outside the USA) for the frequency you intend to use.
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PinPoint itself is free software for individual non-commercial use. Click the Download button to go to the download page. Many people use PinPoint in their car, out in the field or in their home. PinPoint does not require an Internet connection to operate (after you have cached all the maps and zoom levels you need) and is self contained. For a quick screenshot to see what PinPoint looks like in action, click here. Pinpoint was featured in the September 2018 issue of ARRL QST magazine.įor a comprehensive overview of what APRS is capable of, take a look at the WikiPedia page. It is mostly used as a tool for tracking people and assets on a map, although it is capable of so much more.ĭuring, for instance, a weather spotting event, an incident commander could visually track where spotters are deployed in the field, and direct them away from approaching weather using an area map on a computer screen. The purpose of Reporter Studio is to help journalists work more efficiently, creatively and. During an emergency, it can be used as a location aware tactical communications tool. Pinpoint is a noticeable member of Reporter Studio, a series of journalist tools launched by Google. Click on the + on the popup below to add the address to the map. Add the address, and click on the search icon. PinPoint is free software that allows you to visually track and communicate with people using Amateur Radio (”Ham Radio”) equipment. You can now pinpoint locations manually by clicking the marker icon and placing it directly onto the map or search for locations using the search box at the top of the screen.
