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[Andy can]

I want to do the very same as tomfg, and I did get globalmapper downloaded, but I read and read, and it seems (although I didn't understand a lot of it) to do a lot more than we are looking for. I didn't get to do any playing with the product, because I couldn't seem to connect with the Canadian sources after I got the program. I had my omputer in for repairs in the middle of this, and I think now it must be the rural phone lines, 56k connection that is my problem. Would it be possible to create a barebones product that just did what we need? I have a Garmin 12XL, should I be looking at OZZI program? Is that all we would need to accomplish our goal?

 

[Bill W.]

Are you looking to use older maps to find sites? OziExplorer is nice in that you can take any map, calibrate it with 2 or more positions, and be able to use it to find places on that map. Naturally, map scale and how many calibration points you use affect the accuracy. I have never used globalmapper so I don't know how it compares.

-Bill

 

[Andy can]

Are you looking to use older maps to find sites?

Yes, that's all I want to do.

 

[Bill W.]

OziExplorer is probably going to be just what you are looking for. You also need to be able to upload/download waypoints to your GPS unit. I am not familiar with you model of Garmin so I thought I might mention that. Manybe someone can help you find some older canadian maps. You can even scan paper maps and use them.

-Bill