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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
I am not a surveyor so I know my limits of knowledge. UTM="Universal Transverse Mercator" and UPS="Universal Polar Stereographic" Just because I am curious why are you using UPS? That is to map the polar regions.
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honestly..i dont know.
i just figured out the acronyms the other night. here is what i do know. i have a few topo maps. in the lower corners, it shows the units and datum. i have to set my GPS to those same parameters. that way, i only need to power up the GPS, get the coords of my current location..and find myself on a paper map.
i think a limitation to downloaded maps is the tiny screen. i see myself no problemo..but i cant scroll out to see a nice ridgeline, with a basin and timber growth..
just trying to use my GPS to the fullest.