Using satelite for site finding

[Mrs T]

We always used an address, but if using Longitude Latitude figures does that work the same and you are directed the same? (like a postcode)

[colin]

On the same satnav it will work just the same, note that lat/long can be expressed in deg/min or decimal.

[Mrs T]

We assumed it would be as you suggest Thanks

[rupert123]

Mrs T - 2013-09-09 8:39 AM

 

We always used an address, but if using Longitude Latitude figures does that work the same and you are directed the same? (like a postcode)

Not like a postcode. Postcode alone can cover a very wide area, especially in rural regions. If the lat/long figures are accurate they will take you right to the exact spot so are the best way to feed info into a satnav. We always check the location after feeding them in, get one number wrong and you can be miles out.

[bolero boy]

Quite agree, Henry. We tend to use pre loaded POI files for the main clubs, ACSI etc BUT we always check the route and destination on the satnav before departure.

We travel occasionally with two pals who never check the route and just blindly plough onwards.......

Even on this trip, they thought there was only 15 mins to go on a trip to Barnstaple .......this was when they were still on the M5 just south of Taunton. He had keyed the wrong postcode and nor noted that the total trip planned was about 50 miles short of the intended site.

Also, remember that keying a minus instead of a plus (to represent east and west on the longitude or north and south on the latitude) can lead you to a different country or even Continent!,

[Mrs T]

We also used to look at Google road views for site signs prior to arriving in the road. Thanks all.

[Mike88]

Using latitude/longtitude will take you to the site entrance. Anything else is rather hit and miss especially postcodes.

[Madmaggott]

The only snag that we've encountered was when the numbers were for the car park outside reception and the drive was about a mile long.  The sat nav was convinced that the best way was across a field to the back of the office!  After deciding that this was not the way into the site we had a long detour around the roads to the front entrance.  (Good thing too as, right at the end of the route across the field was a chain link fence).

 

[bolero boy]

As I suggested further,up the thread, check which route the satnav has programmed, especially the first few miles onto any main roads and then the last few miles on the approach to your destination.

Two minutes spent putting the plan up against a map will save much heartache whilst driving.

If you don't like the way the device has planned your route, force an alteration or use a map.

For a large vehicle, always use the 'fastest route' option as this will mean the satnav using major roads in preference to minor ones. Never use 'shortest route' unless you like narrow lanes......

These devices are tools and should make your,life easier, understand how they work and they can be your friend....lol..... B-)