my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
09-27-2008, 08:28 AM
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my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
If you click on a point on an aerial photo on google earth, imbedded in the web address is the long. & lad. coords of that point. But when I compare this with the coords from the same spot on my garmin 12 the coords are way off. Can anyone explain this?
09-27-2008, 08:44 AM
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RE: my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
Did you calibrate you GPS?
What is the model ?
Comparing the reading from a topo map with the cordinates marked on the GPS your location will usually be a ' meter or two' different...but not a whole lot, as you've mentioned.
Try calibrating your GPS, using Magnetic North and see what happens.
What is the model ?
Comparing the reading from a topo map with the cordinates marked on the GPS your location will usually be a ' meter or two' different...but not a whole lot, as you've mentioned.
Try calibrating your GPS, using Magnetic North and see what happens.
09-27-2008, 08:46 AM
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RE: my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
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LOST!!!!!!
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Parallel universe.
Hey Todd ,where have ya been? Sounds like ya been scouting. Good Luck.
Parallel universe.
Hey Todd ,where have ya been? Sounds like ya been scouting. Good Luck.
09-27-2008, 08:48 AM
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RE: my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
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If it were a parallel universe then the points would match and I could go there and find myself!
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LOST!!!!!!
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Parallel universe.
Hey Todd ,where have ya been? Sounds like ya been scouting. Good Luck.
Parallel universe.
Hey Todd ,where have ya been? Sounds like ya been scouting. Good Luck.
Quick..............whats that behind you.????????????????[:-]
09-27-2008, 09:30 AM
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RE: my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
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There are different formats such as NAD83 etc. Make sure it is set to the correct one.
There are different formats such as NAD83 etc. Make sure it is set to the correct one.
09-27-2008, 09:35 AM
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RE: my garmin gps coords dont match google earth coords, why?
ORIGINAL: magicman54494
how do I do that? how do I determine what format my unit uses?
ORIGINAL: lifesadrag
There are different formats such as NAD83 etc. Make sure it is set to the correct one.
There are different formats such as NAD83 etc. Make sure it is set to the correct one.