Navdog

quote: It's not whether or not you pick your nose that matters, but where you put the booger... I always remember the kid in my third grade class that use to eat his! The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

quote: do I need any of the mapping software The Mag 315 does not have any map database nor can you load maps into the unit. With the recent firmware update that lowered the auto average threshold, it is now a great unit for the price. Check the Magellan website below for a $20 rebate coupon on Mag 315 purchases. http://www.magellangps.com/frames/frame2.htm?../products/outdoor.htm The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup [This message was edited by Navdog on May 21, 2002 at 06:00 PM.]

I don't think you can expect all map datbases to be correct and up to date. I haven't really had any problems with the routing feature on my GPSV. The one nice feature it does have is that if you decide to drive down a different road than the computed route, it automatically recalculates and displays a new route. The screen is a little hard to read on the dash, but the zoom function helps some and the backlight at night makes it easier to read. About one way streets, that's an interesting point, I haven't used a route in an area that has a one way grid. Maybe someone else could chime in about that. Since the GPSV is a top of the line unit, it is hard to fault anything major about it, although you can always nitpick about any unit. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I don't think you can expect all map datbases to be correct and up to date. I haven't really had any problems with the routing feature on my GPSV. The one nice feature it does have is that if you decide to drive down a different road than the computed route, it automatically recalculates and displays a new route. The screen is a little hard to read on the dash, but the zoom function helps some and the backlight at night makes it easier to read. About one way streets, that's an interesting point, I haven't used a route in an area that has a one way grid. Maybe someone else could chime in about that. Since the GPSV is a top of the line unit, it is hard to fault anything major about it, although you can always nitpick about any unit. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

Ummm... A quick look at Groundskeeperwillie's profile should answer your questions. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

quote: I'm quite new in this GPS/mapping business. Could you name some missing features that may be important and available in other mapping packages? Don't get me wrong. ExpertGPS is GREAT! There are really only a few things I have noticed it doesn't have compared to some other programs,( shaded relief,3D-view, elevation profiles, more detailed grid markers, placename finder) which are all really more fluff than anything and may not be needed by most folks. The adventures of Navdog, Justdog, and Otterpup

I have been using ExpertGPS for 10 months now and feel it is a good value. It may not have all of the bells and whistles as some other programs, but it is all I need for my caching purposes.

Have you tried to re-initialize the unit? Look for the the function in the main menu page. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams [This message was edited by Navdog on May 20, 2002 at 01:22 PM.]

Have you tried to re-initialize the unit? Look for the the function in the main menu page. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams [This message was edited by Navdog on May 20, 2002 at 01:22 PM.]

If you are going to locate the cache 3 miles in, spend the time and money to use an ammo can to insure it won't be disturbed by animals. Even though it is common sense to not put food in caches, it amazes me how often people still do it. Also consider spending a little extra money to include some nice items to reward the first few cachers that invested the time to hike the six miles. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

quote:Originally posted by Alan2: What actual uses of projecting waypoints have people used in the field with their GPS? I have also used projected waypoints when exploring new areas on foot. When I have started from a known position, such as along a road, and wanted to walk to a certain feature on a topo map, it is quite simple to measure the distance and bearing on the map and project the waypoint using the GPS. This is much easier than plotting the waypoint on the map with a grid ruler. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

We placed the mult-leg cache Rimwalker II recently, which requires using waypoint projections and compass bearings. Cachers haven't had any problems finding the tags on the projection legs, except for one, who just wasn't able to spot one, although he was right on top of it. We were sure to use legs that were .10 and .20 miles in length to be sure most GPSR's would work. Although, we experimented with just walking a bearing line and distance from the initial waypoint and found this allowed us to zero in on the next tag just as effectively. It just requires a little more attention to where you are walking. My GPSV only allows a .10 mi. minimum projection, but my Vista allows .01 as the minimum. Wish they would have changed that on the 2.03 firmware update. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Welcome to Geotravel.com "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Maybe you could do a multi as Makaio suggested and have the final cache coords at a location neaby that has a connection to the Willamette Baseline. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

The Post Exchange in Damascus has the 30 cal. cans for $2.00 each "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

There has definitely been a dilution of useful information and somewhat depressing that one of the most frequent posters doesn't even know basic grammar or spelling. It is nice to see that the "Northwest" section is getting more use from the Portland area cachers. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Congratulations!!! Did you find any mobiles for his crib at Babys-R-Us. You know, the ones with the little GPS units? "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Congratulations!!! Did you find any mobiles for his crib at Babys-R-Us. You know, the ones with the little GPS units? "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

That is a good idea for remote cache areas or long multi-caches. I added it to our WALKABOUT cache, since it requires a three hour hike to complete "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Maybe all this whining over mocaches is making me emotional. But having read these forums for the last week, I am thinking about changing all my caches to MOC's. At this point I am not sure if I want self centered geocachers who have to complain about thirty bucks hunting for my caches. I would like to know that the person that finds my caches is supportive of geocaching.com. and is intersted in seeing it rise to a new level of entertainment and fun. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams [This message was edited by navdog on March 14, 2002 at 09:43 PM.]

Whether you are a "member" or not, any geocacher can use this website for their enjoyment. Remember, Jeremy is the owner of this website, not you or anyone else. Ultimately it is his right to decide what policies or features to implement. And up until now he has done a wonderful job of listening to our needs. I just looked out the window again, and trust me, the sky is not falling on our geocaching world. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Well, since it has a five star terrain rating, which means specialized equiptment is needed and he hasn't explained what, and he doesn't want us to bother him with any e-mails, I'm not sure how to begin. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

I agree, night caching is great. We are planning a full moon cache using hidden L.E.D lights. Here is a pic from a recent hunt: "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

I agree, night caching is great. We are planning a full moon cache using hidden L.E.D lights. Here is a pic from a recent hunt: "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams

Until you are a shareholder in geocaching.com, I don't think it is any persons business what income Jeremy is making. Pay the thirty bucks or don't - and just continue to enjoy the game. "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." -Douglas Adams