I have some old but good loran fixes- but no good way to convert to GPS.
I found this sight- https://andren.com/.
If you have a bunch, he has software. If, like me, you have few, he will convert for you starting @$30. Will even put on SD card +$.
Carl Andren also offers Sea Marks, a great program for managing Waypoints, LORAN conversations, etc…
48th AHC Bluestar
RVN 1968-69
At one point in time there was a website that provided calculations for the conversions. Maybe the USCG owned it; I forget. I converted a BUNCH of numbers back then. Not so sure it was totally worth it considering the technology that so many have available to them now. Phin will tell you that numbers are obsolete…
“Another poon dream splintered on the rocks of reality.” --Peepod 07-25-2017
My big issue with Loran was poor resolution… I would leave the harbor and always mark the buoy. On return, it was always off 100’+.
That said, with my old coordinates and new high resolution down scan, I should be able to find some old good spots, and mark them.
DRMajor
Technology brother.
My uncle used to come back in on compass heading, stop and pull out the AM radio. Pointed the antenna towards land and followed the strongest signal back to civilization. That was in the 70s. A lot has changed.
“Another poon dream splintered on the rocks of reality.” --Peepod 07-25-2017
YEP…
Always good to have a compass the know the way home on it…
DRMajor
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Originally posted by 23SailfishTechnology brother.
My uncle used to come back in on compass heading, stop and pull out the AM radio. Pointed the antenna towards land and followed the strongest signal back to civilization. That was in the 70s. A lot has changed.
“Another poon dream splintered on the rocks of reality.” --Peepod 07-25-2017
He also had lead tied to a string he measured depth with. Never underestimate Uncle PeaPod.