Hi Chuck,
Apologies I've been away for a couple of days but I see Tim has given you a great definition of what a VPN does. It comes in handy from time to time !

Thanks again for your response to my query which triggered the idea that a VPN might work.

Cheers
Dave

Hi Chuck & Tim,

Thanks for the email Chuck, unfortunately the attachments didn't make it.
BUT knowing it worked for you in the US I tried accessing the site with a VPN & YES instant access. I have now successfully downloaded tiles, just need to install them into Plan G.

This topic is now closed from my perspective

Thanks for your responses
Dave
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Hi Chuck,

Yes that the one. I just tried your url and unfortunately it's still blocked for me.
I see you are located in the USA ? It looks like it may be blocked to non US users (I am in Australia) If that's the case my idea may have some merit.

Alternatively you might like to email me a couple !?

Cheers
Dave

Hi, As a new and very impressed user of Plan G I am keen to use the Plan elevation functionality.
BUT it remains impossible to download the digital terrain tiles due to the continued unavailability of the NOAA website. (Topic first raised Oct 2013)

There must be a lot of Plan G users who cannot use this functionality due to this continuing issue (I haven't been able to find any alternative means of acquiring the files)

Tim as a temporary solution would it be possible to setup a section within the "Childs Boards" area for example where some key previously acquired tiles can be made available to Forum Members for download ?  (I'm interested in UK & NW Coast USA !)

Cheers
Dave