August 20, 2005 16:42
John
Am I correct in assuming that you are referring to the quality of "chart" data which is displayed by GPS NavX and others?
So far I'm happy with the way data is displayed using GPS NavX but I'm a bit underwhelmed by Maptech's Admiralty Charts which are my source of Data.
Mine were out of date when I got bought them and Maptech's only comment was to buy a new set if I thought mine was dated. There is no structured updating procedure. They just scan the source charts and release new discs from time to time.
Surely it would be better if UKHO and other chart sources produced electronic versions of their products which could be updated as required online for a reasonable annual fee. Thus the data would be as accurate as possible and could be read using ones preferred software.
Perhaps the problem is not with the readers but with the data sources.
Am I correct in assuming that you are referring to the quality of "chart" data which is displayed by GPS NavX and others?
So far I'm happy with the way data is displayed using GPS NavX but I'm a bit underwhelmed by Maptech's Admiralty Charts which are my source of Data.
Mine were out of date when I got bought them and Maptech's only comment was to buy a new set if I thought mine was dated. There is no structured updating procedure. They just scan the source charts and release new discs from time to time.
Surely it would be better if UKHO and other chart sources produced electronic versions of their products which could be updated as required online for a reasonable annual fee. Thus the data would be as accurate as possible and could be read using ones preferred software.
Perhaps the problem is not with the readers but with the data sources.
Regard,
John Proctor
VK3JP/VKV6789
S/V Chagall
Sun Odyssey 37.2
John Proctor
VK3JP/VKV6789
S/V Chagall
Sun Odyssey 37.2