Magellan 610 problem (likely operator error)

[+Pirate MadMac]

Hello

 

I am fairly new to geocaching and have an issue I can’t figure out. I have a Magellan 610 and have found all but 1 geocache I have looked for using UTM coordinates. But if I plug latitude and longitude coordinates into the GPS it puts me way of the mark. A few kilometers off the mark. It’s likely me, but I don’t understand how. It’s the correct number of digits and I double check them.

 

This is my first post. Thanks in advance for your help. More questions coming soon.

 

Pirate MadMac

[+Graculus]

The coordinates should be set as Lat/Long HDDD° MM.MMM then check the map datum is WGS84. The user manual for the 610 is extremely good. You can download it from here. It's on page 41.

 

Setting Primary Coordinate System

1. Access the Settings Menu.

2. Tap on the Navigation button.

3. Tap the Primary Coordinate System dropdown

menu and select the desired coordinate

system.

Setting Primary Coordinate Type

1. Access the Settings Menu.

2. Tap on the Navigation button.

3. Tap the Primary Coordinate Type drop-down

menu and select the desired measurement.

Setting Primary Coordinate Accuracy

1. Access the Settings Menu.

2. Tap on the Navigation button.

3. Tap the Primary Coordinate Accuracy dropdown

menu and select the desired accuracy.

Setting Primary Coordinate Datum

1. Access the Settings Menu.

2. Tap on the Navigation button.

3. Tap the Primary Coordinate Datum drop-down

menu and select the desired datum.

 

Chris

Graculus

Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com

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