UI-View
UI-View is an APRS® client program for
Windows® PCs. Created by Roger Barker, G4IDE (SK), UI-View
supports a wide range of TNC protocols, can be used as an
intelligent digipeater, and, with an internet connection,
as a full featured igate. At the time of his death, Roger
asked that the source code for UI-View be destroyed. Since
that time, the program has been in a "suspended" state,
whereby no upgrades can be made to it. This has caused the
installation process to be a little more involved with each
new Windows version. However, with some careful reading, it
is not a difficult process.
The UI-View homepage: www.ui-view.org
Download UI-View32 (32-bit version): http://www.ui-view.org/uiview32/fullinstall/32full203.exe
Register UI-View here (please read and follow the
directions on the page): http://www.apritch.myby.co.uk/uiv32_uiview32.php?lang=english
If you are installing UI-View on a PC with Vista or Windows
7, follow these directions: http://www.wa8lmf.net/aprs/UIview_Notes.htm#VistaWin7
For WinXP and earlier machines, follow normal installation
procedures.
After installation, some changes need to be made to the
configuration files. The changes can be found at:
http://www.wa8lmf.net/aprs/UIview_Notes.htm#Invalid&Changed
Some items that should be changed right away:
- APRS Server List
- APRS Server User-Defined Filter Port 14580
- Displayed APRS Symbol Set a.k.a "Icons"
- APRS DESTINATION & PATH (if using with a radio)
- UI-NWS feature requires server name change, and additional files to be downloaded. (Follow directions on the page.)
UI-View is most useful with scalable and scrollable maps. There are two ways to do this:
- Using free maps over the internet. (Must have an internet connection.)
- Purchase Precision Mapping Streets & Traveler 8.1. (Internet connection not needed.)
To use internet maps, download the PA7RHM Mapserver (http://www.pa7rhm.nl) and install. You can also use this program to create static maps for use when there is no internet connection present. To do this, follow the directions here: http://www.wa8lmf.net/aprs/UIview_Notes.htm#PA7RHM
To use Streets & Traveler you must purchase the program from Undertow Software (http://www.undertowsoftware.com/ approx. $50). You also need to download Pmap Server 7.0 (http://www.ui-view.org/uiview32/uivpmap.shtml). Before installing these programs, read the instructions here:
http://www.wa8lmf.net/aprs/pmap8_notes.htm
The first time UI-View runs after installing these programs, you may be asked to register Precision Mapping again. Just follow the on-screen prompts. You are registering the .ocx file that was part of Pmap Server.
If you use Streets & Traveler, consider installing NWSGet (http://www.wa8lmf.net/miscinfo/NWSget_SETUP.EXE). This add-on creates an underlay to the map showing NWS radar images. Install normally and follow the directions in the help file that appears after installation. This add-on only works with Streets & Traveler.
Other add-ons for UI-View are available at The Active Ham (go to the downloads page) and at M0CYP's addon page.