From: David (eagle2002@ameritech.net)
Date: Fri Apr 05 2002 - 11:49:38 CST
My father bought it.
Depends on if you used other mapping software before.
It is nice to see the program events, associated pictures and trek.
However, when it comes to viewing the map and where the trek goes there is
no way to zoom out far enough to get the full picture of the trek.
Other issues we found was if you purchase the additional GPS software it
does not work with Garmin GPS III Plus systems. We wanted to import the way
points from the trek into the GPS and then use our 3-D Topo-Quad mapping
software from DeLorme to really see the trek. The DeLorme software is 100's
times better for mapping your trek. Don't rely on the software for printing
out good maps either. For the most part I would say we are disappointed in
the software. That may be due to the fact we have better software already.
Their support people are almost non-existent. They do not respond back and
we are now trying to get our money back for the GPS portion. Note that we
are not taking a GPS with us, it was to transfer the way points to the
DeLorme map software.
It was useful to help us pick a trek, but the sectional maps are what will
be used on the trail and we found no use for the software beyond that.
BTW- For those of you who also have the software, there is supposed to be
another update posted this Friday to correct errors we found in a couple of
the treks and other stuff they found.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Parker" <dcp@sgi.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: [Philmont]: Philmont Interactive Ranger
> Our first choice of Trek #20 has been confirmed and it's time to start
> getting more serious information. Does anyone have experience with the
> Philmont Interactive Ranger program? Is it worth $50? We have the
> sectional maps. I'm particulary interested if the program shows hiking
> routes from camp to camp or additional trails not shown on the sectional
> maps.
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> - Dennis Parker
> Lead Advisor for 712-C
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