Communication

Smokeydk · Guru

RE: Communication

Burnie · Member

Hi Troopy,

re: Google and UTM

UTM is found in options/3D view/show lat/long choose utm and apply. My suggestion to look at Google Earth with those co-ords wasn't a good choice, as I assumed one could input the data ( I can't).

However I went to my flag point and found it to be out by a few Kms, the co-ordinates I posted (51 J 0363899, UTM 6830768) read 51j 364425 m E 6830107 in Google Earth. (zero is not used for input)

The system I use for outback navigation is Natmap Digital Maps loaded onto Ozi Explorer on my laptop with external antenna, a great setup and very accurrat.

Laptop can be a pain at times but I like to know my exact location anywhere in Australia, up to now only the goldfields of WA where being in the wrong spot can cost $10K.

In my opinion UTM is a far more simple to use with Topographic maps and I think you will find all emergency services are very familier with it.

I only use Google to spy out the land for good looking spots.

Take care

Burnie

ps I edited co-ords as that location was an Emu nest and not a bore, so you were not too far off as there is a dry lake close by.

-- Edited by Burnie on Friday 6th of January 2012 07:06:34 PM

-- Edited by Burnie on Friday 6th of January 2012 07:11:59 PM

Beth54 · Guru

You guys have lost me. confuse

Over my head. doh

-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 6th of January 2012 06:14:03 PM

Ron and Shirley · Senior Member

I also prefer UTM co-ordinates.

When using Topograhical maps for 4WDing places like the Vic High Country or desert areas the UTM grid system is invaluable.

However as said before most Grey Nomads would not know the UTM system, and really have no need to use it for general touring.

Whilst touring in the vehicle I have a Garmin Navigator (Lat/Long), an old Garmin 12XLed GPS (which I carry bushwalking) connected to a computer running OziExplorer moving map. OziExplorer is set to give me both Lat/Long and UTM co ordinates.

Should I get into trouble I can then give my position via HF Radio in either system.