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| − | WGS84 stands for World Geodetic System 1984 [[datum]].
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| − | Most countries have developed their own reference frames over time.
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| − | Unfortunately each [[datum]] is slightly different.
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| − | WGS84 is an agreed worldwide [[datum]] which allows people to use the same coordinate system anywhere in the world.
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| − | This makes it very useful for aviation, shipping, and of course, [[Geocaching]]! | |
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| − | Technical information can be found at the [http://www.wgs84.com/ WGS84 Website].
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| − | '''Changing a GPS units Datum'''
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| − | Garmin Units (Specifically 60csx but applicable to others)
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| − | WGS 84 is generally the default projection for Garmin Units. If for some reason you are in a different projection follow these steps to change to WGS 84.
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| − | > Press 'Menu' Twice to bring up the menu screen
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| − | http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/8/89/Garmin.Menu.JPG
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| − | > Go to 'Setup'
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| − | http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/a/aa/Garmin.settings.JPG
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| − | > Select 'Units'
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| − | http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/images/1/1c/Garmin.units.JPG
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| − | > Then select 'WGS 84' from the Map Datum Field
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| − | [[Category:Glossary]]
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 9 October 2025
This page has been replaced by https://geocaching.com.au/help/view/WGS84
