Plotting GPS data from RD8200G on Google Earth

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With the log data export from the RD8200 you can enter the GPS data and plot these points manually.

  • Export date range of log data from the locator you are interrogating. This will be created in a CSV file and save this CSV file, only keep/save the Latitude and Longitude information (column H and I)
  • Open Google earth and open the CSV file created
  • Use the below settings in the Data Import Wizardmceclip0.png
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  • Finish

Google Earth will prompt you of the following message, select "No"

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Your CSV file will be located in the places drop down menu on the left of the screen, please check the box of your CSV file:

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Your GPS points will now be displays, zoom into the location:

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