Waypoints for Land Rover specialist that are not a Dealership

[kaos]

Does any one else have address & contact details for Land Rover mechanics that are not dealrship.
The thread with the LR dealships is great but we always need a repairer when we are no where near a major town.
I have two POI that would be helpfull to start off with.
If you give me either and address of name of person or company I can create a POI file to share

eg:
De Jong Prestige 55 Newton Crt, Nicholson VIC 3882, 02 5156 8878
37 47.275’S 147 46.455’E
WSG 84

Peter Davis "Roving Mechanical" 0410 503 500
33 56.2622'S 151 02.1536'E
WSG 84

:):eek:

[Bushie]

Peter Davis "Roving Mechanical" 0410 503 500
33 56.2622'S 151 02.1536'E
WSG 84

:):eek:

A mobile mechanic that works out of TR spares at Padstow ??


Martyn

[p38arover]

Did you see this thread?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/60452-poi-land-rover-service.html (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/60452-poi-land-rover-service.html)

[kaos]

Martyn
What are you trying to say. I know Peter works out or TR spares our Disco is there on a regular basis


A mobile mechanic that works out of TR spares at Padstow ??


Martyn

[kaos]

Did you see this thread?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/60452-poi-land-rover-service.html (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/60452-poi-land-rover-service.html)

Ron
Most of the POI in this file are the major Land Rover dealers.
I am looking for the smaller out of the ways repairers.
For example when we were on a trip in SE Victoria we needed to get our ABS lights reset and the closest LR dealer was a couple of hours away, by accident we were told of a smaller repairer that could fix our problem without any major detours.
Kerry

[p38arover]

Why not send that info to Mark so he can update his POI file, instead of starting another?

[p38arover]

De Jong Prestige 55 Newton Crt, Nicholson VIC 3882, 02 5156 8878
37 47.275’S 147 46.455’E
WSG 84

Peter Davis "Roving Mechanical" 0410 503 500
33 56.2622'S 151 02.1536'E
WSG 84

WGS ?? :p

Now that's a point - who uses WGS and who uses AGD (Australian Geodetic Datum) or AMG (Australian Map Grid)?

I use AMG with my GPS set for Eastings and Northings, not deg:min. This, to me, is far more useful as topo maps are much easier to use in E-N and street directories are also marked out with a grid that conforms to E-N.

Given an E-N location, you'll find that in a street directory, you won't find deg:min.

Also given a location in E-N and knowing your own location in E-N, you can make a pretty accurate mental estimate of how far away you are from the desired location. You won't do that with deg:min. (I'm talking of locations within the same zone.)

[p38arover]

Martyn
What are you trying to say. I know Peter works out or TR spares our Disco is there on a regular basis

I read it as Martyn was clarifying something. The coordinates you gave don't translate easily to a location unless you have the right maps (see my previous post).

[Redback]

WGS ?? :p

Now that's a point - who uses WGS and who uses AGD (Australian Geodetic Datum) or AMG (Australian Map Grid)?

I use AMG with my GPS set for Eastings and Northings, not deg:min. This, to me, is far more useful as topo maps are much easier to use in E-N and street directories are also marked out with a grid that conforms to E-N.

Given an E-N location, you'll find that in a street directory, you won't find deg:min.

Also given a location in E-N and knowing your own location in E-N, you can make a pretty accurate mental estimate of how far away you are from the desired location. You won't do that with deg:min. (I'm talking of locations within the same zone.)

Everyone that we go driving with use one of the WGS datums, whether it's 66, 84 or the newer 94, the Nav weekend was a prime example, if other want to use the others, then they can convert them to suit themselves.

Having a second POI isn't bad, i would think having one with the major dealers and another with the smaller out of the way repairers would make it easier.

Baz.

[kaos]

Everyone that we go driving with use one of the WGS datums, whether it's 66, 84 or the newer 94, the Nav weekend was a prime example, if other want to use the others, then they can convert them to suit themselves.

Having a second POI isn't bad, i would think having one with the major dealers and another with the smaller out of the way repairers would make it easier.

Baz.

Thanks Baz for your support

[kaos]

WGS ?? :p

Now that's a point - who uses WGS and who uses AGD (Australian Geodetic Datum) or AMG (Australian Map Grid)?

I use AMG with my GPS set for Eastings and Northings, not deg:min. This, to me, is far more useful as topo maps are much easier to use in E-N and street directories are also marked out with a grid that conforms to E-N.

Given an E-N location, you'll find that in a street directory, you won't find deg:min.

Also given a location in E-N and knowing your own location in E-N, you can make a pretty accurate mental estimate of how far away you are from the desired location. You won't do that with deg:min. (I'm talking of locations within the same zone.)

So I typed it backwards we can't all be as perferct as you.

If you had looked at the POI file done by Mark There are only names and phone number not addresses.
see extract below
OziExplorer Waypoint File Version 1.1
Australian Geocentric 1994 (GDA94)
Reserved 2
garmin
1,02 9567 0000, -33.985500, 151.110000,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Purnel Motor, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
2,02 9841 8888, -33.822300, 151.004500,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Trivett Clasic Paramatta, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
3,02 9439 5877, -33.816600, 151.179200,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Alto Land Rover, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
4,02 8338 2122, -33.917200, 151.194100,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Trivett Land Rover & Eastern suburbs, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,

The POI file is for use in oziexplorer and if you use it in that and know what the datum of the points are then you can find the locations

If you need a lesson on how to find waypoints in Ozi i would be glad to help you.

[p38arover]

So I typed it backwards we can't all be as perferct as you.

True! :p :D


If you had looked at the POI file done by Mark There are only names and phone number not addresses.
see extract below

True, but why not update an existing file? I'd assumed Mark had included the address as all the non-dealer names I gave him included the address and phone details.


If you need a lesson on how to find waypoints in Ozi i would be glad to help you.

Nah, it's OK. I don't use Ozi even though I have it.

[waynep]

:Rolling::TakeABow:

[p38arover]

Everyone that we go driving with use one of the WGS datums, whether it's 66, 84 or the newer 94, the Nav weekend was a prime example, if other want to use the others, then they can convert them to suit themselves.

I've never understood why, for normal short forays around the bush, one would use deg:min coords when the grids on topo maps are in AMG. I used deg:mins when I used to plot locations on maritime charts at work.

The AMG grids are also square. Lines of longitude and latitude are not he same spacing on any topo map nor do they remain constant across maps.

If one needs to convert from E-N to deg:mins, it only requires a few presses of the keys on the GPS.

[Redback]

I've never understood why, for normal short forays around the bush, one would use deg:min coords when the grids on topo maps are in AMG. I used deg:mins when I used to plot locations on maritime charts at work.

The AMG grids are also square. Lines of longitude and latitude are not he same spacing on any topo map nor do they remain constant across maps.

If one needs to convert from E-N to deg:mins, it only requires a few presses of the keys on the GPS.

Or visa versa:p

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Is there any chance both of these lists could be printed in ENGLISH so a HUMAN can find help?
Pedro, the NON-GPS owner.

[Redback]

Is there any chance both of these lists could be printed in ENGLISH so a HUMAN can find help?
Pedro, the NON-GPS owner.

Yes, a printable version can be done, know any repairers around Toowoomba Pedro or any in your travels (my attempt to get back on topic;))

Baz.

[kaos]

I've never understood why, for normal short forays around the bush, one would use deg:min coords when the grids on topo maps are in AMG. I used deg:mins when I used to plot locations on maritime charts at work.

The AMG grids are also square. Lines of longitude and latitude are not he same spacing on any topo map nor do they remain constant across maps.

If one needs to convert from E-N to deg:mins, it only requires a few presses of the keys on the GPS.

OK Ron you have missed the point of this post

I have added to the other file and there are not enough points for out of the way repairs for those of us that travel.

[p38arover]

Thanks Baz for your support


You Helensburgh blokes stick together! :D:D:D

[Utemad]

I'm studying a postgrad GIS course and was thinking a while ago that this would make a good project as part of the course . No idea if it would be suitable for the course but it certainly would be handy.

Having a few layers including dealers, LR aftermarket repairers, LR parts suppliers, general public able to assist or that have specific interface equipment in regional/remote areas etc.

Also since we are in Australia we should use GDA94. It is based in Australia using Australian reference points so it should not change over time relative to Australia. Whereas WGS84 will.
However since we are looking for buildings, the difference between GDA94 and WGS84 will not be noticeable.
GDA94 is what our governments use and most industry will use too so no point fighting it.

As for lat/long or UTM I prefer UTM for large scale stuff. That is what it is for after all. Just makes life easier.

Love this stuff.

[kaos]

You Helensburgh blokes stick together! :D:D:D

Haven't worked it out yet:cool:

[foz.in.oz]

Mackay Land Rover Spares, 9 Turner Street, Mackay, Qld.4740
Phone: (07) 4957 5854 Fax: (07) 4957 2707
-21.150965, 149.188280

Has Autologic diagnostic equipment.

[kaos]

Mackay Land Rover Spares, 9 Turner Street, Mackay, Qld.4740
Phone: (07) 4957 5854 Fax: (07) 4957 2707
-21.150965, 149.188280

Has Autologic diagnostic equipment.


Thanks
:)have added it to the POI file

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

WGS ?? :p

Now that's a point - who uses WGS and who uses AGD (Australian Geodetic Datum) or AMG (Australian Map Grid)?

I use AMG with my GPS set for Eastings and Northings, not deg:min. This, to me, is far more useful as topo maps are much easier to use in E-N and street directories are also marked out with a grid that conforms to E-N.

Given an E-N location, you'll find that in a street directory, you won't find deg:min.

Also given a location in E-N and knowing your own location in E-N, you can make a pretty accurate mental estimate of how far away you are from the desired location. You won't do that with deg:min. (I'm talking of locations within the same zone.)

Std map datum for basically all GPS maps these days is WGS84. For street maps, check the book as they will state what they use.

[Utemad]

Std map datum for basically all GPS maps these days is WGS84. For street maps, check the book as they will state what they use.

Not in Australia. But as said before, if you are using WGS84 you won't see a difference.

[p38arover]

Haven't worked it out yet:cool:

I assumed you are Kerrie? Am I wrong?

[MarknDeb]

So I typed it backwards we can't all be as perferct as you.

If you had looked at the POI file done by Mark There are only names and phone number not addresses.
see extract below
OziExplorer Waypoint File Version 1.1
Australian Geocentric 1994 (GDA94)
Reserved 2
garmin
1,02 9567 0000, -33.985500, 151.110000,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Purnel Motor, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
2,02 9841 8888, -33.822300, 151.004500,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Trivett Clasic Paramatta, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
3,02 9439 5877, -33.816600, 151.179200,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Alto Land Rover, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,
4,02 8338 2122, -33.917200, 151.194100,39743.0000000, 10, 0, 6, 0, 65535,Trivett Land Rover & Eastern suburbs, 0, 0, 0, -777, 6, 0,17,0,10.0,2,,,

The POI file is for use in oziexplorer and if you use it in that and know what the datum of the points are then you can find the locations

If you need a lesson on how to find waypoints in Ozi i would be glad to help you.


Gday Kaos,
with my POI's i added them via the manage POI's section in the TomTom and with this you punch in the address, it brings up the map then you save off and during this stage you can only add the phone numbers.

[kaos]

Gday Kaos,
with my POI's i added them via the manage POI's section in the TomTom and with this you punch in the address, it brings up the map then you save off and during this stage you can only add the phone numbers.

Mark
I use oziexplorer to do my POI's and create a waypoint file to use in both ozi & iGO8.
So I need Lat/Longs or UTM's

Is this your file (see below)

I don't have a problem with putting waypoints is using either lat/longs or UTM.
I will hand the adding of the points back to you if you prefer.

I wasn't trying to steal your project just enhance it.

Kerry

[Redback]

I assumed you are Kerrie? Am I wrong?

Yes you are wrong, but right too, the correct spelling is Kerry (Irish Gaelic) Female name, "dark, dark-haired"; Keriann.

Kerrie is the English spelling for the female of Kerry, for some strange reason they wanted Kerry as a boys name and Kerrie as a girls name, the English are strange or gay:p

There is no male Kerrys in Ireland, it's a girls name, there heaps in England:eek:

Baz.

[MarknDeb]

Mark
I use oziexplorer to do my POI's and create a waypoint file to use in both ozi & iGO8.
So I need Lat/Longs or UTM's

Is this your file (see below)

I don't have a problem with putting waypoints is using either lat/longs or UTM.
I will hand the adding of the points back to you if you prefer.

I wasn't trying to steal your project just enhance it.

Kerry

Gday, ah i think i understand what you are talking about, your POI's are a little different to mine, mine are not completely compatable with yours, Iam not concerened about project, its just something i did when i was bored. I was just thinking have you tried opening my pio file in "POI Edit" or "Tyre" you can get the GPS location and in Tyre you can open it in google maps to get the address.
The hole idea of doing it was to make things easier for people to find a place especially when on holidays if needed ;) all about helping our fellow landy owners

[p38arover]

Yes you are wrong, but right too, the correct spelling is Kerry (Irish Gaelic) Female name, "dark, dark-haired"; Keriann.

Kerrie is the English spelling for the female of Kerry, for some strange reason they wanted Kerry as a boys name and Kerrie as a girls name, the English are strange or gay:p

There is no male Kerrys in Ireland, it's a girls name, there heaps in England:eek:

Baz.

Aha! When I typed "Kerrie" I asked myself "is it Kerry or Kerrie". In fact, I nearly wrote "Kerrie/Kerry" but thought I'd get shot down! :D:D:D

Thanks Baz. I didn't know about no male "Kerrys" in Ireland.

Here's another name:

Coffs Harbour 4WD Centre
U2/ 10 Hi Tech Drv
Toormina NSW 2452
Tel: (02) 6653 2998
Tel: (02) 6653-1800
Contact: Anthony

They have an Autologic diagnostic computer.

All the best

Ron

[kaos]

Gday, ah i think i understand what you are talking about, your POI's are a little different to mine, mine are not completely compatable with yours, Iam not concerened about project, its just something i did when i was bored. I was just thinking have you tried opening my pio file in "POI Edit" or "Tyre" you can get the GPS location and in Tyre you can open it in google maps to get the address.
The hole idea of doing it was to make things easier for people to find a place especially when on holidays if needed ;) all about helping our fellow landy owners


Mark
I tried to open it with three differect POI & Waypont editors and goet a similar error message each time. There is something wrong with the header in the ov2 file. But in there is a wpt file there so I can open that.

I keep on checking both posts for any additional POI and put them in a file that I will upload in the middle of december 2008

Kerry

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Mark
I tried to open it with three differect POI & Waypont editors and goet a similar error message each time. There is something wrong with the header in the ov2 file. But in there is a wpt file there so I can open that.

I keep on checking both posts for any additional POI and put them in a file that I will upload in the middle of december 2008

Kerry

I have just d/loaded the file. I will try it over the weekend using the Garmin POI loader and see how it goes. The other option is to put it up as a gpx file for waypoints.
Cheers

Andrew

EDIT: Have just used Garmin POI Loader to load everything up. Takes the .csv file and adds it all without any problems. Now I just need to drive in the vicinity of one to check it!

[MarknDeb]

:confused::confused::confused: i dont know why people are having trouble, i just downloaded the file then unzipped it, it opens fine in tyre & POI Edit, no errors

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

:confused::confused::confused: i dont know why people are having trouble, i just downloaded the file then unzipped it, it opens fine in tyre & POI Edit, no errors

Me thinks they might be trying to load the .rar file!!

[MarknDeb]

Me thinks they might be trying to load the .rar file!!

:eek::eek: