Map format for TomTom

You need to convert the file to a ozf file for it to work with OziExplorerCE. Fortunately the conversion program is a free download from the oziexplorer website, the program is called Image to OZF. The file (map) shrinks down to about 165 Mb for the Region 5 Mapbook once converted and it works like an absolute charm. Also need to set Oziexplorer to use UTM and MGA94 Zone 54 for it to give correct grid coordinates. Its quite straight forward, just takes a little time. I did this on a ASUS PDA a couple of weeks back so if you have any trouble, post the question and I'll try to answer it.

Thanks Mike, yes I appreciate your response and can quite easily say that there are many systems in place for us to locate the jobs that come in. We were specifically looking at this primarily as a back-up to our comm's people for jobs along fire tracks, forestry tracks and unofficial dirt roads. These jobs probably only account for a single digit number of cases per year and out of those both crews normally happen to drive out together as both are located in town limits, but as we must cater for the worst case scenario where there may be a mis-communication or multiple jobs (as might be experienced during a bush fire) then I would rather us (the ambo's) be able to rely on ourselves to get to a location with the minimal of fuss. I feel it is important to note that we carry the actual CFS map books in the ambulances as well as other town maps and guidance from our comm's. Its also worthy to note it isnt always easy to read a map when travelling at speed along bumpy roads too, lol! A few of us have our own personal gps units which really are only good for areas covered by the standard UBD, being able to use a gps system with the CFS maps in it, is being looked at by management for the future, we just want to be ahead of the game and provide the best service possible which to us starts with getting there within the most appropriate time.

Thanks again,

Todd