HELP Loran C to GPS conversion

ChuckA · 04-04-2007, 01:29 PM

Does anyone know of a simple way of converting Loran C numbers into lon. lat. GPS numbers .The reason is we have an old book that was published for LIS with all rock piles and sunken vessels But all the numbers are in Loran C .

ReelCrazySportfishing · 04-04-2007, 02:20 PM

Chuck
PM me a couple of spots from the book. ill see if i can still do it. See if you have a couple from my area.
The instructor at mariners school never went over that part of it.

Bryan A. · 04-04-2007, 02:58 PM

My handheld Garmin allows the input of TD's (LORAN C) if that helps.
I think most Garmin units do.

Why don't you just post all of those secrect old spots.

ChuckA · 04-04-2007, 04:08 PM

here's one thats near you bryan 26352.2and 43995.6 see what you come up withI'll tell you if you're close. Now I have a new garmin 178C chartplotter and sounder .I would think I can switch right on the unit.I'll read the instruction book as soon as I remember the safe location I put it in

Bryan A. · 04-04-2007, 04:21 PM

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I'll read the instruction book as soon as I remember the safe location I put it in

You should be able to download it from their site. Now if I can only find my handheld we would be good to go.

markp860 · 04-04-2007, 04:27 PM

Chuck,

Try this I dont understand the program myself but maybe you will from the Coast Guard.

http://www.rdc.uscg.gov/Misc/POSAID2...5/Default.aspx

ChuckA · 04-04-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckA

I'll read the instruction book as soon as I remember the safe location I put it in

Mark I tried that web site ,the download is something maybe Brad can figure out .I certainly have no clue what they mean LMAO.
Ok I found the book Damm That was easier than I thought it would be. There is a way to setup the unit to read loran fixes It will probably take a few times once the boat is in to figure it out .

Bryan A. · 04-04-2007, 04:40 PM

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here's one thats near you bryan 26352.2and 43995.6 see what you come up with I'll tell you if you're close.

XX' xx.xxx'
XX' xx.xxx'

That looks like a good one, near some of my honey holes.

ReelCrazySportfishing · 04-04-2007, 04:49 PM

Ok chuck
you have the book now you have to send us all number for our areas.
Im looking for my power cord for my gps. i can use it in the house with it.
with alot of numbers i wont be as bored and make fun of your boat name anymore

Bryan A. · 04-04-2007, 04:54 PM

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There is a way to setup the unit to read loran fixes It will probably take a few times once the boat is in to figure it out .

Put them in now, why waste the time when fishing?

04-04-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
ChuckA User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct Posts: 2,150	HELP Loran C to GPS conversion Does anyone know of a simple way of converting Loran C numbers into lon. lat. GPS numbers .The reason is we have an old book that was published for LIS with all rock piles and sunken vessels But all the numbers are in Loran C .

04-04-2007, 02:20 PM	#2
ReelCrazySportfishing User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Haven Posts: 1,926	Chuck PM me a couple of spots from the book. ill see if i can still do it. See if you have a couple from my area. The instructor at mariners school never went over that part of it. __________________ www.ReelCrazySportfishing.com Connecticut Charter Fishing www.fishermansparadisect.com

04-04-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
Bryan A. NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 1,269	My handheld Garmin allows the input of TD's (LORAN C) if that helps. I think most Garmin units do. Why don't you just post all of those secrect old spots. __________________ And the sea will grant each man new hope..............Christopher Columbus 2003 Parker 2530 "DORYMATE".......click the pic 1973 Seacraft 20SF 1970 Glastron V153 70hp EvinrudeFOR SALE

04-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#9
ReelCrazySportfishing User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Haven Posts: 1,926	Ok chuck you have the book now you have to send us all number for our areas. Im looking for my power cord for my gps. i can use it in the house with it. with alot of numbers i wont be as bored and make fun of your boat name anymore __________________ www.ReelCrazySportfishing.com Connecticut Charter Fishing www.fishermansparadisect.com

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04-04-2007, 04:08 PM	#4
ChuckA User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct Posts: 2,150	here's one thats near you bryan 26352.2and 43995.6 see what you come up withI'll tell you if you're close. Now I have a new garmin 178C chartplotter and sounder .I would think I can switch right on the unit.I'll read the instruction book as soon as I remember the safe location I put it in

04-04-2007, 04:27 PM	#6
markp860 NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 135	Chuck, Try this I dont understand the program myself but maybe you will from the Coast Guard. http://www.rdc.uscg.gov/Misc/POSAID2...5/Default.aspx