>maps.google.co.uk will not accept the N and W. Use 46° 29.228', 80° 57.660'

And east of Greenwich (UK), and south of the equator, things change.

Sometimes the N and W become S and E

(I expect we'll be hearing from Chile and Oz and other spots as the world turns.)

Sometimes programmes prefer the NSEorW in front of the numbers and 
sometimes want a "-" (minus) rather than "E" or "-" rather than "S".

There are quite a few coordinate systems and local preferences, so rather
than getting deep into this topic, let's just refer everyone to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system

Map programmes may or may not have settings to allow users to change the 
system used, but this is a deep subject and a superficial understanding and 
a little tinkering will get most beekeepers what they want.

As for my current QTH, I grew up in this house and am home visiting.

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