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Hi Folks,
For some time now I have been lurking around the edges of this technology for research and mapping purposes with a view to purchasing either an I Pad or Android pad.This would require quite a few hard earned $$$$$ to set up and a very steep learning curve to get up to speed with GIS and mapping software and the various types of files involved.
It would be a pretty fair bet that other members could well have a similar interest and like myself be somewhat challenged on how and where to start; this brings me to the reason for this post.
Would there be sufficient numbers of members within striking distance of say the Lower Hunter to make a workshop on the above tech stuff worthwhile? Obviously we would require a couple of members as mentors/tutors who have a working knowledge of the various aspects to the hardware/software required and who would be prepared to give up their time on the day.
To start the ball rolling could we get some idea of those members interested in this type of system, if the numbers stack up OK and and a couple of tutors can put their hand up we could possibly find a location and a date prior to the start of the cooler months and the start of the prospecting season.
Perhaps Nugget might like to comment on the idea and be able to add further ideas.
Cheers, SinHof.
For some time now I have been lurking around the edges of this technology for research and mapping purposes with a view to purchasing either an I Pad or Android pad.This would require quite a few hard earned $$$$$ to set up and a very steep learning curve to get up to speed with GIS and mapping software and the various types of files involved.
It would be a pretty fair bet that other members could well have a similar interest and like myself be somewhat challenged on how and where to start; this brings me to the reason for this post.
Would there be sufficient numbers of members within striking distance of say the Lower Hunter to make a workshop on the above tech stuff worthwhile? Obviously we would require a couple of members as mentors/tutors who have a working knowledge of the various aspects to the hardware/software required and who would be prepared to give up their time on the day.
To start the ball rolling could we get some idea of those members interested in this type of system, if the numbers stack up OK and and a couple of tutors can put their hand up we could possibly find a location and a date prior to the start of the cooler months and the start of the prospecting season.
Perhaps Nugget might like to comment on the idea and be able to add further ideas.
Cheers, SinHof.