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GPS City Q&A » Outdoor GPS » How to put in a full grid reference?

Outdoor GPS (5 replies)

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How to put in a full grid reference?

› Garmin Foretrex 401

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Glen
Essex

Original question asked on Jun 26, 2012, 12:07pm

When I am putting in a waypoint I want to travel to I have to put in a full grid reference ie 2 numbers and a letter then the the 2 letters in top corner of sheet then the grid ref can you tell where to find the first 3 digits please

Example 33U PH 16094 24690 so the 33U is the question I refer too

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on Jun 26, 2012, 12:33pm

What format are you using MGRS, UTM, User defined UTM ....

If you choose the correct position format in the unit settings it will give you the ability to modify the digits you are mentioning. The following video should help you find the menu.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-foretrex-401-videos.html?youtube=NtemxEoAceg

Glen
Essex

Reply #2 on Jun 26, 2012, 2:56pm

I am on MGRS will need to change to a OS explorer map for one of the mountains as I am doing the nat 3 peaks in uk.
So does it set itself to work with whatever format is used ie for the OS EXPLORER map will I put it to British format?

Glen
Essex

Reply #3 on Jun 26, 2012, 3:12pm

I have looked on the link and it doesn't really explain what I want to know?

Glen
Essex

Reply #4 on Jun 26, 2012, 3:24pm

Where I am now it is 31U but in other places this changes will this kick in when I'm at bottom of mountain? In Berkshire it is 32U so I don't know where to find this info to input it ?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #5 on Jun 27, 2012, 8:53am

I am going to assume you are trying to enter in a waypoint if the video did not help. To enter a waypoint with your own coordinates you need to mark a waypoint in your current location and edit to position data. Here is a video that shows you how to mark a waypoint. Just select the position field and edit it.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-foretrex-401-videos.html?youtube=dIhwBXqJrCk

Here is a link to the manual. Page 8 tells you in some more detail how to edit a point.
http://www.gpscity.com/pdfs/manuals/FTREX401-EN-MANUAL.pdf

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