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APRS / Precision Mapping Streets and Traveler v8.1

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APRS / Precision Mapping Streets and Traveler v8.1

Post by cruiserlarry » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:42 am

For those who are using UI-View32 software for APRS applications, Precision Mapping software from Undertow Software Corp. (www.undertowsoftware.com) might be just the ticket.

I love the UI-View32 for APRS; it is very intuitive, and has terrific help menus for setup and functionality. The major shortcoming, IMO, are the maps it has available. While it provides some rudimentary maps, and you can pull screen shots from MS Street & Trips to import (along with other static maps using different methods), a moving, street-level map set was hard to find - until now.

Undertow Software offers Precision Mapping v8.1, which, when used with a 3rd party map server (PMapserver7, available at no charge to UI-View32 registered users), provides street-level detail including POI for the entire US. It is easy to zoom in and out (using page up / page down keys), and is a true moving map - as you leave an area, the server software will load the correct map page for your GPS coordinates. Detailed maps with a transparent server system - what more could you ask for ???

Well, you could ask for it to be free; but you'd be disappointed :lol: .

Seriously, though, Precision Mapping and Traveler v8.1 is inexpensive at $49.95 plus shipping. The one important note - don't load the software with the included instructions !!! You must follow special step by step procedure for loading PMapserver7 and then install the Precision Mapping software as shown on the UI-View32 site (www.UI-View32.org).

Precision Mapping v8.1 also works as a stand alone GPS / map program, too, for those looking for an alternative to MS Streets & Trips.
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Post by OLLIE » Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:26 am

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Re: APRS / Precision Mapping Streets and Traveler v8.1

Post by unwiredadventures » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:21 pm

cruiserlarry wrote:For those who are using UI-View32 software for APRS applications, Precision Mapping software from Undertow Software Corp. (http://www.undertowsoftware.com)
I've been running this combination for APRS for years. I'm very happy with it.

UI-View32 and Precision Mapping is great for while on the road.

I'd like a UI-View32 USGS topo solution while on the trail. Has anyone setup USGS maps to work with UI-View32?
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Re: APRS / Precision Mapping Streets and Traveler v8.1

Post by DaveK » Fri May 01, 2009 11:26 pm

unwiredadventures wrote:
cruiserlarry wrote:For those who are using UI-View32 software for APRS applications, Precision Mapping software from Undertow Software Corp. (http://www.undertowsoftware.com)
I've been running this combination for APRS for years. I'm very happy with it.

UI-View32 and Precision Mapping is great for while on the road.

I'd like a UI-View32 USGS topo solution while on the trail. Has anyone setup USGS maps to work with UI-View32?

I set up complete USGS Topo maps (NG) while running the Parashant, including level 5 maps. Worked quite well. I am using AGW, however.
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