GPS co-ordinates
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 27, 2002 at 00:00
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Tuco69
Does anyone know the correct GPS co-ords for the WKX (
Walkers Crossing Track) /
Birdsville track junction?
Reply By: Grinner - Tuesday, Aug 27, 2002 at 00:00
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2002 at 00:00
According to the Hema Great Desert Track Map its at 26 deg 52'13" S, 139 deg 32'07"E.
Grinner (who can't work out how to do a degree's symbol on his keyboard)
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Follow Up By: Old Soldier - Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
G'day Grinner, just type ALT0816 to get you answer in degreesº
That makes your co-ords 26º 52'13"S etc
You can find all that odd stuff in your "character map"
regards
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Follow Up By: Old Soldier - Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
sorry - that should read ALT0186 repeat ALT0186
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Follow Up By: Grinner - Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks Old Soldier, working in the IT industry I feel embarassed that I didn't know that, but you learn something new everyday.
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Reply By: Stevo - Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2002 at 00:00
In UTM (AGD 1966):-
54 S
Easting 393183
Northing 6954439
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