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I have a question concerning specifics on using a GPS.  Although I feel pretty confident in all the basics of the receiver as I sit and think about the upcoming caribou hunt I have come up with some questions.  (I don't want any surprises especially in an emergency!)  #1 What is the most generally used datum format?  #2 What is the most generally used format for coordinates?  Degrees as a decimal, degrees and minutes, or degrees, minutes, and seconds.  If I find myself in need of using the sat phone for an emergency I don't want to have to adjust the settings on the GPS.  Thanks for any input.  EricL

Message Thread:

• specific details on GPS EricL Jul 31 2005
  • The word from SAR experts- WGS84! Michael Strahan Aug 04 2005
  • Here is a great way to build confidence sapperski Aug 03 2005
  • SAR familiar w/most coordinate systems? Alex_Cena Aug 02 2005
  • NAD 27/ WGS86 Rutting Moose Jul 31 2005
    • Datums rost495 Aug 01 2005
      • A Call to the SAR folks Michael Strahan Aug 01 2005
  • GPS for Emergencies Michael Strahan Jul 31 2005
    • Datum for GPS John S Jul 31 2005
      • Villages Daveinthebush Jul 31 2005