[OZAPRS] AVMAP-G6 (update)

[Michael Carey]

As the G6 APRS runs Windows CE, is it possible to use other mapping 
programs like Oziexplorer CE in addition to the native software?

This looks like a very attractive device to the APRS/4WD amateur radio 
operator.

Michael.
VK5ZEA

On 30/05/2011 21:57, Gary Stern wrote:
>
> Sorry for the delay in giving an update on this, but I only got out of 
> hospital this morning after having some emergency cardiac surgery on 
> Wednesday night.
>
> I just got off the phone to the USA about this...
>
> Australia/NZ maps are available, we are just arranging to have them as 
> the base map rather than as an add on.
>
> The G6 sells in the US for $usd499, so I am looking to be able to 
> supply for the for same with AU.express post delivery or cheaper if 
> possible. Have to wait for various approvals from h/o (italy) & such 
> so at least another 3 weeks.
>
>
> For those of you intending to use a G6 in an offroad situation, there 
> is something interesting I learnt tonight, but I do need to read up on 
> it... basically (thou I am not exactly sure) there is a way to use 
> raster maps as overlays, it reminds me of something similar with 
> garmin mapping I have read.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Gary
> vk2zbb
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