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Garmin Etrex H Help

Posted: 02 October 11 12:54 pm
by Mr&Mrs H
Hi can you please help a newbie.

I have just moved to Sydney form Scotland and having a little trouble with my Garmin Etrex H

I usually use British Grid Reference which I find the most accurate.

What I would like to know is what’s the Australian equivalent?

With Thanks Mr&Mrs H.

Re: Garmin Etrex H Help

Posted: 02 October 11 1:09 pm
by caughtatwork
Welcome to Oz.
WGS84 is used for Geocaching in Australia.

Re: Garmin Etrex H Help

Posted: 02 October 11 2:21 pm
by Mr&Mrs H
Would i find that under the UTM/UPS position format, not sure as my device seems to have one didgit more than given on Cach page.

Thanks for your help.

Re: Garmin Etrex H Help

Posted: 02 October 11 2:46 pm
by caughtatwork
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexH_OwnersManual.pdf
Have a look at page 20 where to set your Datum.

Re: Garmin Etrex H Help

Posted: 02 October 11 3:50 pm
by Mr&Mrs H
Hi thanks for your help, i think have got it sorted, all i need is for the weather to improve a little so can give it a try.

Thanks Mr&Mrs H.