Global Position Data Fields

Enter GPS data for ZONE+EASTING+HEMISPHERE+NORTHING (UTM coordinates) or LATITUDE+LONGITUDE+ELEVATION. UTM data are preferred over LAT/LONGs when given a choice.

• Enter numerical data only (2 digits).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter 2 character code (e.g. NO, or SO).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter numerical data only (6 digits).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter numerical data only (7 digits).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter data in degrees, minutes, seconds, direction (e.g. 28 52 30 N).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter data in degrees, minutes, seconds, direction (e.g. 15 10 05 W).
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

• Enter numerical data followed by a space and "M" (meters) or "FT" (feet) to indicate units.
• If GPS software/hardware is installed, the computer enters this data automatically. See TYPE.

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