On a GPS, what is the difference between a track and a route?

February 13, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
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nate asked:


I am looking to by a handheld GPS for my ATV. And the specs on some say 10 routes and 20 tracks. What is the difference?

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  1. Slightlynorth says:
    February 14, 2009 at 12:53 am

    A track is the path you have taken since turning on the GPS unit or starting tracking.

    A route is your pre-planned path or auto-routed path between waypoints.

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