Movng Maps

gr8cherokee · Post by **gr8cherokee** » 18 October 08 4:58 pm

I guess this has been done before but I can't find a link for it, so is there a good cheap moving map program for running on a laptop of course.

Jardry · Post by **Jardry** » 18 October 08 5:27 pm

Depends on what your definition of "cheap" is!

For mapping software OziExplorer is reasonably cheap, however you then need to consider the costs of maps.

If you are considering a SatNav, there are some models about which are less than $200 with maps, but these units are not as versatile as OziExplorer where you can install your own maps.

gr8cherokee · Post by **gr8cherokee** » 18 October 08 5:42 pm

I have had maps for years but never got into the moving map thing, I only used the maps to plan 4x4 trips near and far. I have a SatNav that gets a small amount of use but what I want now is to be able to take the laptop and use it for moving maps along with GSAK and some other stuff

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » 18 October 08 5:58 pm

Hey Danny give me a ring when your free and I can set it up for you within minutes

The in-car satnav won't work on Ozi , you'll need a cable from your GPSr to your laptop to make it work unless you got a blue tooth reciever

Which GPSr have you using ?

Richary · Post by **Richary** » 18 October 08 8:27 pm

I used to use it a lot on 4WD trips as all fire trails look the same in the bush - which one do I want to turn down?

Then again when I was with Fab in Adelaide her 10yo son would always ask where we were continuously on a country trip. I had a PCMCIA GPS with external antenna, so just fired up Ozi moving map and let him watch the screen

gr8cherokee · Post by **gr8cherokee** » 18 October 08 8:45 pm

Skippy

I will give you a call tomorrow to organise a time etc......

Still have the Garmin GPS60 (yellow one) do you want to sell me your old GPSMAP 60 ???

Seeing as you now have the Colorado

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » 19 October 08 12:16 am

I have already sold the Map 60C all I have left is the GPSV which does auto routing, your 60 will be fine