Caltopo

Mike, KA4CDN discusses the interactive web-based mapping application CalTopo. While not HAM radio specific, it has many features that can be useful in HAM related activities; from planning events and excursions to analyzing collected data. Join us as we get an introduction to CalTopo, some of these features and explore example uses. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 What is CalTopo? 02:05 Searching in CalTopo 02:30 Surveying the terrain in CalTopo 03:21 Measurements 04:05 Map base layers and information overlays 07:21 Elevation contours overlay 09:13 Preset layers 09:33 Building own maps, adding features: points, icons, range rings, bearing lines, polygons 12:11 Importing external data 13:36 Active fires satellite overlay 14:23 From list of addresses to a KML file with markers 16:52 Using CalTopo for planning a trip 17:44 What is a KML file? 18:57 How can CalTopo be used for ham radio applications? 19:17 Does CalTopo work wold-wide? 20:55 Planning an expedition for a QSO party 22:10 CalTopo for POTA 22:50 Measuring bearings between points 24:37 CalTopo for a fox hunt 25:58 CalTopo for Field Day planning 27:53 Q: Can maps made with CalTopo be printed out? Vienna Wireless Society is one of the largest and most active Amateur Radio clubs in Northern Virginia. To learn more, please visit Club's web site: http://viennawireless.net/wp/ To receive notifications about future live streams, and participate in discussions and activities, please join the Club: https://viennawireless.net/wp/join/ You can also browse the archive of past presentations: https://viennawireless.net/wp/meetings/presentations/ To receive notifications about new videos and streams, please subscribe to the channel. The video has been published on the channel with permission from the presenter, as a service for Vienna Wireless Society amateur radio club. The presenter holds full responsibility for the content of the presentation. If you believe that it infringes your copyright, please contact [email protected]