David ,HELP what software

Peter buy it from the shop the download is only a trial version.
Which raster series do you have if the new Nat Map set you will have to download .map files from ozi for the raster maps to work in oziexplorer.
Check shop for cable if not there arb or tjm should have them, in sydney i found boating shops sell them cheaper gps cheaper by $150Wish i was still here / Gulf in July

Hi Peter. when you buy the Raster series maps CD, you will need a registered CD of OziEplorer to convert the Raster Series maps to the map files in the OziExplorer program.
This can be done by installing both programmes on your computer & opening the OziExplorer program then converting the Raster Series across into the OziExplorer program. The help files in OziExplorer explain how to do this. It is not difficult.
Once you have achieved this then you can setup your routes & waypoints to download onto yopur GPS. Hope this helps.Have Wheels Will Travel

Peter,
I am also a novice at this but here is what I did.
Bought the latest Natmap Raster 250K double CD and installed it onto my hard drive.
Bought Oziexplorer software CD from Exploroz Shop and installed it on my hard drive. You do not need to download anything from Oziexplorer site.
My new notebook came without a serial port so I had to buy a serial to USB cable from Jaycar.
After you have installed the programs you look on Natmap to find the map that you want. Then Open Oziexplorer. Go to File. Click on Load Map from File then Load Map File. A dialogue box will appear with all the map numbers in it. Choose your map reference number and click Open. The required map should open.
The rest of the software will take me a life time to learn and I am on the wrong side of time. But the maps and software work for me and I am very happy with my set-up.
If all else fails............read the instructions!Cheers, Willem

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Peter,
I think the software side has been answered. As far as the cable question goes the best and cheapest way to go for cables is www.ja_gps.com.au or gpsoz.com.au. Either of those places will ship to anywhre in Australia and can't bew beaten on price.We have so little time to enjoy our land

Just double-checked my receipt. I paid $69.94 at Dick Smith for a Dolphin Adaptor, USB to Serial, Part no XH6451.
It consists of a very strong, 6' cable with USB and RS-232 connector, together with a floppy for the software drivers.
Works perfectly.

THANKS TO ALL for the info looks like Im going to have fun with my laptop ,and thanks for all the sites to visitBorn to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard

Peter York 4x4