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GPS formats - RoamingKat - 07-15-2018
I have a new Garmin. Nuvi 2597
It does not provide a gps coordinate format
Nnn.nnnnnn
Notice the 6 digits after the decimal point.
Only. Nnn.nnnnn. (5) digits.
How do I convert?
RE: GPS formats - tx2sturgis - 07-15-2018
The final digit is insignificant.
If you are entering a lat or long, simply ignore the last digit.
In other words, 101.123456 printed on a website
is the same value as 101.12345 entered in your GPS.
RE: GPS formats - tx2sturgis - 07-15-2018
BTW, that last digit, digit number 6, adds the last 18 inches of location precision...generally not needed for most of us just trying to find a nice campsite.
I don't think many normal GPS units that we buy off the shelf and use for driving can even operate at that level of precision.
RE: GPS formats - Scott7022 - 07-16-2018
What Tx2 said. Only Gunny and I are interested in tighter grid references.