AnswerID: 94267 Submitted: Friday, Jan 21, 2005 at 12:54
V8Diesel
replied:
Good question Matt. Always used WGS84 which seems to work fine, but if GDA94 is the new system and only a few meters out, does that mean it's backwardly compatible?
In other words, should I swap my
GPS to GDA94 and get up to date, or stick with the old WGS84 which I know works?
Cheers
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FollowupID: 353278 Submitted:
Friday, Jan 21, 2005 at 14:16
Greg Harewood posted:
V8Diesel - GDA94 is only centimetres different from WGS84 and therefore can be considered the same for handheld
GPS users. There is therefore nothing to gain (in this regard) by upgrading to a unit with GDA94 available as a display datum. Brand new Magellans dont even have GDA94 as an option...but as mentioned, it doesnt matter...though I suspect it confuses a few people.
Cheers
Greg
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FollowupID: 353282 Submitted:
Friday, Jan 21, 2005 at 14:38
Member - Davoe (WA) posted:
can you upload the update into your
gps? the guy at the local
camping store said there have been a few updates to my
etrex software and offered to download them for me..... but I habnt got around to it. Try the magellan www
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FollowupID: 353295 Submitted:
Friday, Jan 21, 2005 at 15:52
Member - Davoe (WA) posted:
Ute mad it may be simple but I dont have the cords to do it but you have inspired me to take it in Kalgoolie Caravan and
Camping. I have named them coz they are very helpfull and within reason know their products. To get it updated
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