iPhone app for BRB900

[DAllen]

I'm having trouble finding an app for interpreting the GPS coordinates that my BRB900 spits out for my iPhone. Cell coverage where I normally fly is not an issue. Its degrees, decimal minutes (I think) and I am just looking for an app that will allow me to just punch in the coords and show me on a map where the heck that point is. There are LOADS of GPS apps where I currently am but not one that allows for me to put in the coords. I was using a Garmin eTrex hand held unit but that has bitten the dust after about 12 or so years of use and I'm not sure I want to replace that.

 

[kalsow]

I think you can just type the coordinates in the maps search bar. Google maps accepts several formats. I'd guess the iphone maps app does as well.

How can I find a location using GPS coordinates in iPhone Maps?

To look up a specific location using your iPhone, only the latitude and longitude coordinates are needed. If you don't have an address for a place, you can enter the GPS coordinates directly into the Maps location and the location will be displayed. Open the Maps app. Tap Search at the bottom of...

www.iphonefaq.org

Discover coordinates or search by latitude & longitude - Computer - Google Maps Help

To search for a place, enter the latitude and longitude GPS coordinates on Google Maps. You can also find the coordinates of the places you previously found. Besides longitude and latitude, you

support.google.com

 

[DAllen]

I think I'll fire up the ol BRB tomorrow and put it outside for good sat signal and try that out. Thanks

 

[Buckeye]

By default, I think BRB900 reports degrees, minutes, decimal minutes. This is the most common format.

Google or iPhone Maps is fine, but you probably should have a GPS navigation app as backup, just in case cell coverage is an issue. I use Android, but I would guess that there are plenty of apps for iPhone as well. They should allow you to enter and edit waypoints just like your Garmin. MotionX is a popular app.

 

[Bat-mite]

If all else fails, you could pick up a cheap, old hiking navigator on ebay. I use one of these.