UTM entry seems reversed

[Pikey]

Hi,

 

I used a map converter to get a UTM but when I have to enter it backwards to get it entered correctly. AFAIK a UTM like on http://www.legallandconverter.com looks like 37N 737733 4645827. But you must enter 464582 top line, 73773 middle line and 37 last line to get it entered properly.

 

Is this correct behaviour?

[Kimi_uy]

Lat Long Coords are Set as a Latitude (N/S) followed by the Longitude (E/W).

UTM is a Grid Zone Designator followed by the Easting and Northing.

As you can see the order is somewhat "reversed".

Now I don't know the reason behind this or the design decision, but I'd say that we have to enter the easting for UTm in the second line because of the light indications in the display for N/S are in the upper line and the E/W lights are on the second line.