#89 - Managing Backcountry Data with Jeff Balch of Basemap
Jeff Balch is the founder and creator of the mobile navigation app “Basemap.” If you’re familiar with using your phone as a GPS, you know how it works, but are you using it to its full extent?
In this episode, Jeff explains the origin story of Basemap, how it differs from other applications on the market, and how he personally manages his map data.
Show Notes and Links
IntroductionsWhat tipped Jeff in the direction of creating BasemapGPS accuracy of mobile devicesBuilding trust with your navigational deviceJeff’s life before BasemapLearning to build mapsWhat Jeff wanted in a navigational app that he wasn’t able to get on the marketUsing the app as a journal/logHow Jeff uses manages his field dataData Jeff records and color coordinates his data3D featuresFeatures inside Basemap that make it differentWho Basemap is forTransferring data from other applicationsSupported mobile devicesPricing StructureHow to followup with Basemaphttps://www.basemap.com/https://www.instagram.com/basemap_huntfishhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUoFYFsMGydUqZklg7w0cBQ10% off Premium MembershipThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
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