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Fix found for the OpenStreetMap Base Map not working


 

For us here in the US, the base maps had stopped loading.? If you used the Delete Local Map Cache command, trying to reload new copies of the maps, or maps from a different area wouldn't work.? As it comes from the author, who is located in Europe, the string to call down the openstreetmap is as follows:
??? This has worked well for quite a long time, but recently stopped working.

After looking through documentation from the OpenStreetMap Wiki, I saw they recommended using .ORG instead of .DE.? I changed the base map URL to and those maps started working again.

If you are having trouble with the Thunderforest maps (cycle, outdoors, or landscape) you have to remove the "S" from the HTTPS: at the beginning of each Thunderforest URL.? All of the maps misrepresent the station locations if you drop below a Zoom level of 5.? I have been able to download from a Zoom level of 5 to 18 with good results.? If a ham has his GPS coordinates properly configured, you can probably tell what street he is on.

Some have reported they were having problems getting the weather report to load and had to remove the "S" from the beginning of that URL also.? I'm not sure what that is about.? Mine has the S still there on one machine and the S removed on the other and both are still working.? Your mileage may vary.? Try it both ways and see which one works for you.

Cordially,
Glen -KG5CEN