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Mapsource - the Garmin "operating" system program - will accept
British National Grid references; from where they can be transferred
to any of their GPSrs as waypoints (points of interest in nuspeak)
GPSmap 60 family + UK Topo mapping
Colorado 300 + OS mapping (or UK Topo mapping)
Oregon 300 + OS mapping (or UK Topo mapping)
Dakota + OS mapping (or UK Topo mapping)
I would not recommend the Topo mapping today. The OS mapping is far
superior (though there a few minor software bugs that they are working
on and will hopefully resolve soon). I would not recommend the
Colorado - clumnsy human interface. The Oregon and similar Dakota + OS
seem the way to go. All the units above will get you to your
destination and take you round your walk.
Ted
> Can anyone please tell me if any current Satnavs can find
> a location using British Nation Grid reference as used on
> UK Ordnance Survey maps?
http://www.nearby.org.uk/coord.cgi?p=sk428142&f=full#OSGB36%20Grid%20Reference
> a location using British Nation Grid reference as used on
> UK Ordnance Survey maps?
This will allow you to enter a grid reference, you then need to click on
the link for google maps, you will then be able to send the point to
your satnav when you connect it to your PC.
There seem to be lots of manufacturers listed, but I can only confirm
that I have used it with a Tomtom.
HTH
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> a location using British Nation Grid reference as used on
> UK Ordnance Survey maps?
> The only one I know that does this is the Garmin 550 but
> I don't need a multi-purpose ultra-robust model and can't
> justify the very high price of these units.
> The reason I need this is that I walk with several groups
> who set the walk start point as a Grid Reference. The meet
> points are usually out in the wilds somewhere and don't
> have addresses or even Postcodes, so a Satnav that can locate
> by BNG would be perfect for me.
> Thanks in advance