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Submitted: Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:11

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Gob & Denny

eveing all
just wondering if anybody is using trackranger software on their laptops for gps tracking and if so how is it working ? do you reckon its easier than oziexplorer to set up and use

steve

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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:33

Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:33

I'd be interested to find out peoples opinions also. Was planning to get this program as I'd been told that it is a bit easier to use than Ozi (which I have but find difficult being a "technically challenged" individual) Don't think it has many of the features that Ozi does but as a set and go type program, it's much more user friendly.

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Reply By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:37

Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:37

Gob & Denny

I've recently purchased the product. The guys from TackRanger are located in Melbourne. Trevor spent an hour and a half installing the software on my laptop and providing advice (at no extra cost). great service.

The product has two primary mapping systems:

1. NATMAP Premium
2. UBD City streets

As with all GPS mapping systems you need to spend a bit of time getting use to the technology (particularly if your an old Dill like me).

Their Manual runs to 163 pages. But like all products you will only use a fraction of the functions. Hope this helps.

Regards

Kim

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Follow Up By: Gob & Denny - Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:45

Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 20:45

goodday kim
where in melb are they
i have the natmap collection and also desert maps but will probably get a new mouse and also the udb maps as i have used the old style digital and found them ok when looking for something in a particular town

steve

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Reply By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 21:11

Monday, Sep 24, 2007 at 21:11

Steve

Their in Eltham. Look up the telephone number in the White Pages under "Advantech Design". From memory it's (03) 94394242, but I could be wrong.

They operate as a HBB business, but have clients such as VicRoads and other major clients.

If you live in Victoria, it's worth the visit to get the software installed on your Laptop.

Regards

Kim

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Reply By: Member - The Crow (QLD) - Tuesday, Sep 25, 2007 at 19:29

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2007 at 19:29

I have been using Trackranger for a number of years now and have upgraded as new versions were released. I have found it easy to use and have been recording our trips and placing photos at waypoints. I have my system currently out sitting on the dinning room table using it as a second home PC, waiting for our new Cruiser but it worked great in our Patrol and will put into the Cruiser as soon as I have a spare day to install it.