BCD996T, GPS & Maps

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jpjohn

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I remember a thread a while back that talked about showing the radius on a map, from a point, and then using that radius for a setting on the BCD996T.

For example if I put in a GPS coordiate for a system and want to view on a map a radius from that coordinate so I can tell which scanner setting to use (5 mile, 10 mile, 20 mile, 50 mile, etc). What software allows you to do that?

It seems as though I remember this conversation taking place before the scanner came out and everyone was talking about how they were going to set up their systems.

Let me restate what I'm looking for in case I've muddied the issue: What mapping software can I use to pick a point and from that coordinate draw a circle. From that circle I will get a radius to punch into the scanner to allow GPS control over a system. Somewhat similar to the picture in the manual of the overlapping circles.

Clear as mud??????? Thanks ahead of time.
 

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Hi jpjohn, I use MS Streets and Trips with my 996.

just select the center of your radius, and use the draw circle tool. What I think is pretty neat, is you can color each circle/radius area for towers, systems etc. Makes it easier when zooming around a state looking for something.


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I couldn't remember the name of the programs that was used. I actually looked over my software and I had a copy of MS Streets and Trips. So I'm all set.

I just hooked up the GPS to my BCD996t's and now I'm ready for the programming part. I'm going to start small and expand as I get the hang of it. From what I've seen it really should be something to have things lock and unlock as you move around. Will save having to remember what system key things are in.

One other question: Is there a way to have it show the coordinates of the center of your circle? Or do you just put the cursor over the center and use that. I'd like to have the exact coordinates of the center of a circle show up.

Thank you for the replies.
 
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