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Has anyone experienced GPS coordinate problems with these units? One of my friends called me the other day when I was at the lake with several gps coordinates. I scrolled to them on my unit and they were off as much as 1/2 mile. Is there any reason for this?
Thanks for any help!
He might have been using a different format on his unit than what you have yours set at.
Thanks but they are both the same. That is the first thing we checked. I will call Lowrance on Wednesday. Happy New Year.
You really can't tell the difference between some formats unless you know which format it is.
You almost for sure have a data mismatch. Your unit won't point you to the wrong spot.
Post one of the coordinates or enter it in Google Earth. We'll tell you where it comes up or GE will show you.
I agree, the formats must be exactly the sameQuote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
We went into Datum and it is the same.
If he wrote down the numbers, have him check them. Strange if they match and format is same.
Not just datum. There are many ways to express a GPS coordinate. You have to use the same format.Quote:
Originally Posted by EARL KITCHENS
Thanks Catfan. My friend is an Air Traffic Controller and well versed on electronics. I am sure we will figure it out the next time we get together.