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Questions related to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and its use in the great outdoors.

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How can I get a GPS location for this tree on a distant hillside?

On such a map, plot the position of your viewpoint (obtained by GPS), and from there, the bearing of the tree - not forgetting to account for magnetic deviation. …
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What format should I use to report my location to emergency responders?

using the OS Locate app on a GPS-equipped smartphone. … However, I expect they also have GPS units which can perform the conversion automatically. …
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