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KB9ONN
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Aurora, IL
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject: so what are you guys using as maps for this app?
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So far, I like UI-View better than WinAPRS, and may get the registered 32 bit version. But what are you guys using for local maps? |
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ka9vnv Site Admin
Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 152 Location: Woodstock, IL
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:11 am Post subject:
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How detailed do you want to get?
While I don't run UI-View, it is my understanding that it can take any bitmap image and turn it into a map, simply by creating a companion file that maps X/Y coordinates in the image to Lat/Long. This means you can make maps out of things like Microsoft Streets and Trips, if you want. |
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AB9FX
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 23 Location: Chicago, IL
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject: Precision Mapping
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In UI-View you can use BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF or EMF files for static maps with INF file (Lat/Lon). But the best solution for US is the Precision Mapping Software from UnderTow Software http://www.undertowsoftware.com/?AID=9
Zoomable map with your choice of details, underlays etc. |
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W9GWP
Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 3:36 pm Post subject: UI View
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UI View is by far better than WinAPRS. Precision Maps as stated is the way to go. If you have a Kenwood TM D700 mobile, it's awesome with UI-View and Precision Maps.
Combine the maps with the NWS ability of UI-View and you've got a winner. My home station alerts me before my S.A.M.E. radio or my RACES pager for WX watches or Warnings. |
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KC9DBE
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Metamora, Woodford, IL
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:28 am Post subject:
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Question being where can one lay their hands on a licensed/able copy of Precision Maps now that Chicago Mapping has become/sold to Undertow Software?
David C. - KC9DBE
Cazenovia, IL |
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Bill Diaz
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 21 Location: Lockport,IL
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:08 pm Post subject:
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KC9DBE wrote: | Question being where can one lay their hands on a licensed/able copy of Precision Maps now that Chicago Mapping has become/sold to Undertow Software?
David C. - KC9DBE
Cazenovia, IL |
Dave,
Try http://www.undertowsoftware.com to purchase PMap 7.0. It won't presently work with any APRS programs. You need to get a copy of PMap 6.0. If you have obtained a copy of 6.0 from someone, Undertow will let you register it for free as long as you have purchased and registered 7.0.
Bill KC9XG |
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KC9DBE
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Metamora, Woodford, IL
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject:
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Quote: | Try http://www.undertowsoftware.com to purchase PMap 7.0. It won't presently work with any APRS programs. You need to get a copy of PMap 6.0. If you have obtained a copy of 6.0 from someone, Undertow will let you register it for free as long as you have purchased and registered 7.0. |
Thanks....they didn't say that. I wrote the tech support who's idea was to order a closeout product - Precision Mapping Quickfinder v5.0 and register that and it would give you the data for v5. Question is how does the OCX handle it - does it use the software or does it go direct against the data. I haven't heard back from that query.
-QuickFinder will not work with the OCX. I cannot believe the number of APRS "experts" who put out bad information. If you are going to use PMap with Ui-View, you need version 6.0, the full version, not QuickFinder. The proper OCX is included with version 6.0 and I think it is included with Ui-View's PMapServer6. You MUST register PMap version 6 with Undertow or Ui-View will NOT let you use PMAP.
-Bill
I know where I can get a copy of v6 - so I like the buy v7 and downgrade the software license better - sooooo Microsoftish (I didn't say that - I must be tired:) ).
David - KC9DBE |
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n9ij
Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Grayslake, Il.
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject:
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An update. Pmapserver v7 is now available and works well with UI-View/Precision Mapping from Undertow. |
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dawbers
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Naperville, IL
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:56 am Post subject:
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For those of (us) who love UI-view with PMapserver, you probably already know v.8 is available, and the "patch" if that what you call it is available.
http://www.ui-view.org/uiview32/uivpmap.shtml
BTW, Thanks Bill for your work in support of UI-View.
Dave Harr KF9IO |
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