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WGS84 vs. NAD83
Besides having the correct datum selected in your GPS, check the
longitude/latitude display settings. The difference between degrees/minutes/seconds and degrees/minutes/tenths may account for the discrepancy between your GPS and the Chart. "Len Krauss" wrote in message ... Having a little problem with my chart display showing my position approx 150 ft west of actual, I checked chart datum (NOAA BSB raster type) and found it was NAD83, whereas my GPS (non-WAAS) had been set to WGS84. So just for the heck of it I set the GPS to NAD83. That didn't correct the position error. From what I understand, WGS84 and NAD83 are practically identical, so is there any reason not to just leave GPS set to WGS84 (this is in SW Florida, USA)? Any advice on what else to check to correct the westerly error would be appreciated. (using Capn nav software and Garmin GPS 48). Thanks, Len -- Eliminate "ns" for email address. |