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OrangeSpear
12-13-2006, 08:53 AM
I have some GPS points that i would just like to understand about where they are and how far they are. What is a good program or website to put in GPS points to find out where they are?
SpearDiverTampa
12-13-2006, 12:32 PM
Google Earth
OrangeSpear
12-13-2006, 12:34 PM
i have tried google earth and google maps and maptech. And I dont think i was getting proper readings..... so i think the problem is me.
for example this is what i was given.
30 15.902
87 33.042
bgbill
12-13-2006, 12:43 PM
i have tried google earth and google maps and maptech. And I dont think i was getting proper readings..... so i think the problem is me.
for example this is what i was given.
30 15.902
87 33.042

It looks like that is outside of an inlet near Perdido Bay, what else are you trying to find out?
OrangeSpear
12-13-2006, 12:58 PM
how to type it into a program correctly.?
bgbill
12-13-2006, 01:04 PM
N30 15.902 W87 33.042 I use Mapsource.
OrangeSpear
12-13-2006, 01:10 PM
is that a web site that is free?
bgbill
12-13-2006, 01:14 PM
is that a web site that is free?


No, it is a program that came with my Garmin GPS.
inletsurf
12-13-2006, 02:09 PM
i have tried google earth and google maps and maptech. And I dont think i was getting proper readings..... so i think the problem is me.
for example this is what i was given.
30 15.902
87 33.042


Must make sure of the following:

1. That the settings are for DMM (degrees, decimal minutes)
and like bgbill said
2. That N precedes the lat ex: N30 15.902
and W precedes the long W087 33.042

try that. Google earth is usually pretty good.

For a free trial program similar to mapsource, try out www.expertgps.com