Google Earth Software

[Bob La Londe]

Anybody using Google Earth software? All I get a mono screen with a few scattered white dots. It looks like it should be a great way to study and area before fishing, but I just can't see anything.

 

[skeeterboy]

Re: Google Earth Software

its great! it is not up to date, but it is very clear in alot of areas. yea ive looked at some lakes and rivers that i have fished. YEa i have no idea why it is not working try re-intalling it again. MIght also be that you dont have the drivers for the program.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Google Earth Software

I love that program! I now know what the coves are called and the long/lat too! I need a GPS soon.

 

[atticus3600s]

Re: Google Earth Software

Some of the areas of the map are not up to date or there is no picture of that region available from the satellite. Try another area of the map that is densely populated and make sure that works right otherwise you might have a problem with computer/program compatibility.

 

[Marauderk]

Re: Google Earth Software

Most of the time it's a video card issue with how the 3D driver act with google earth

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: Google Earth Software

Yes I use it and there are parts of the world that are not clear..thats not your problen but when they took the pic.( I believe) China now I think blocks.When I get to the location I zoom in right away brfore the 100% res.say 700'<br />A friend got the $20 upgrade about the same< not worth it..my thoughts. Lon/Lat get you on target right away.<br />Try the direction map a good tool as well.<br />Enjoy your flight!<br /><br />Michael

 

[jtexas]

Re: Google Earth Software

Just installed it the other day...pretty cool. Some lakes, you can see the underwater points.<br /><br />One thing I noticed though...I thought there was an ice cap at the North Pole, but it looks all blue...is that the greenhouse effect? Or maybe I just couldn't find it...does anybody know the GPS coordinates of the North Pole?

 

[cwilt]

Re: Google Earth Software

its classified info; santa does not want people ice fishing in his back yard!

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: Google Earth Software

jtexas: what I do is when get to a place like North Pole click on Long. & Lat. and you got the coordinates.It will put them on a over lay on the screen ....It is a fun program...Michael