OS Map references

[baldock]

Is there any way I can use OS map references in a TomTom 530 ?? ie SU 870 899 ( this is a random set of figures)
Work have now started giving me these refs as to job placements !!
DOH ! or is it time for another toy ????
Cheers to the Gurus

Baldy

[pcaouolte]

There is no way that I am aware of to enter OS map references into a tomtom.

Various web based or PC based converters are available, see example here, that can convert OS map references to Lattitude & Longitude. This can then be entered into your tomtom.

Entering your example of SU870899 into the above converter and selecting Landranger Grid gives Lattitude: N51:36:04 ( 51.601232 )
Longitude W0:44:43 ( -0.745253 ) .
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Paul

[philpugh]

Check that whatever software you use also converts the datum. Otherwise you can be between 50 and 150 metres out depending on your location in UK.
edited to add:

Sorry - meant to say my nuvi 660 allows OSGB references to be entered - not that it helps you
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Phil

[baldock]

Thanks guys... I think I will have to start looking for another satnav really

Need ease of access to the OS refs. either that or get a pda with memory map as a second unit ?

[stuart]

There is a programme called ITN Converter......See Here http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&langpair=fr|en&u=http://benichougps.blogspot.com/


You can enter in your OS Lat and Long and export it into a TomTomFile then add that into a New Favourites folder...

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