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A GPX file, also known as a GPS Exchange Format file, is simply a text file with geographic information such as waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in it. You can use GPX files to transfer that information between GPS units and computers.
These files are designed to be imported to a GPS or navigation device and show up as waypoints. Many Garmin devices fit this category.
The documentation for the schema used is here.
Search Page | North America | Rest of World |
---|---|---|
Feature | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Keyword | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Location | Supported | Supported, but temporarily down |
Multi-County | Not Supported | |
Multi-State | Not-Supported | |
Proximity | Supported | Supported, but temporarily down |
Quick | Supported | Supported |
Nationwide | Not Supported | |
Special Modes | Supported | Supported, but temporarily down |
Travel | Not Supported |
There are several ways to view a GPX file on a PC:
There are some Amateur Radio-specific options available, also:
There is also commercially-available navigation equipment the data can be imported in to: