Gps position readout in decimal degrees
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:08
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Member - Graham G (QLD)
Hi members regards to all , i have software installed on computer for finding position of satellites for television reception. I have to give my position in decimal degrees when i use this software (latitude & longititude) my question is what position format do i change the gps (Garmin etrex legend) to, to give me a position in decimal degrees presently it is set on hddd mm mmm . Thank you to all for your help . GG
Reply By: Gramps (NSW) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:15
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:15
Graham,
Not familiar with Garmin but suspect it would be something like hddd.ddd
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Reply By: obee - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:27
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:27
in a pinch you know that 30 mins = .5 . Just round off. Even a whole degree should not maike any difference to the result. You are only given a couple of options in the gps setup and it dont take long to try each until you get the one u want.
Owen
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:57
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 07:57
Page 44 of your ownwes manual
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 08:00
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 08:00
OK i re read your post , I thought you wanted to know how to change format on the GPS ,
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Reply By: Topcat (WA) - Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 14:29
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 14:29
Just use a calculator & divide by 60.
1 Deg = 60 minutes
1 Minute = 60 Seconds
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