stvanme

The accuracy of a GPS signal depends on two things: the accuracy of the signal itself and the geometric configuration of the satellites visible in the sky where you are. We've probably all experienced the fact that the geometric configuration is rarely perfect with a satellite overhead and two satellites on the horizon but the real reason that pinpoint accuracy will never change the game the way you envision, is the owner of the signal, the US goverment. There's two GPS signals that are put out by the GPS system. There's one that is used for the military (PPS or Precise-Positioning Service) and the other one (SPS or Standard-Positioning Service). We use SPS and our signal is deliberately degraded to be less accurate. The civilian use obstacle to the precision GPS is a security feature known as "selective availability." SA was imposed by the Department of Defense after the Gulf War. To this day it is a wandering, artificial error, or a "dither" imposed upon the more precise military signal. Dithering is easily turned off or on by a dial at the GPS Master Control Station at Colorado Springs. The common term is a "fuzzy dial" and it is controlled at will by the DOD (Department of Defense). Also, as a secondary control measure, slowly changing errors are introduced into the orbit information contained in each satellite. So, no matter how good the hardware gets in your hand gets, it's still gotta deal with the dither. I don't want to be rude but I think you need to get your facts right. Perfect geometry is not two satellites on the horizon and one overhead, SA was turned off years ago at the decree of ex-president Clinton. Survey grade receivers are more accurate because they are dual frequency and use differential corrections something any civilian can use if they want to spend the money.

I've noted your other tags in the gallery and will be sure to do the trades with you when I have the Pathtags in hand. Being related to a PSU grad puts you second in line, PSU grads get first although I don't have any other PSU alumni I'm trading with. I know AtlantaGirl is a fan can't remember if she a grad or not.

I'm curious, do you clean these copper pennies somehow before you smash them or just do as is?

I just got my first Pathtag in a couple of days ago. Have been busy trading for other tags. The website makes it real easy to trade with others and keep track of each stage of the trade. So far I think they're fantastic. Great sig item at a reasonable price. I have another currently in production and an additional one being design for my daughter.

A quick way to do it would be any penny that is a wheatback don't smash. You won't get all the rare one's but you'll get most. Then you can search the wheatbacks when you have time.

Make sure you make that know to potential buyers.

Are these packaged somehow so that nobody (including USA Coins) knows what the coin is till it is opened? Sort of like baseball cards?

The description is incomplete. There is really no way to tell were this is or how large the parcel is without more information. You would first need the name of the Central Meridian. Then you would need to know if the Township is North or South and the Range is East or West. It appears someone "shortened" the description by removing critical wording. A proper way to describe something like this would be: "Part of the NW/4 of the NE/4 and the NW/4 of Section 25, T21S, R9W, Huntsville Central Meridian." It would also help to know how much acreage is involved. This is also provided in a good description. There is a good chance more info can be found in the deed records at the county seat were the property is located.

There is a new one coming out this Sunday. Coins and Pins will be selling it starting at around 9:00 PM EST. You can go to their website to see it.

I also recently submitted an order for a PathTag and in my opinion that have one big advantage, the trading site!

Actually I've got one. Its a IBM ThinkPad 755Cs. Its running Windows 3.1 though I believe. Its been sitting around , haven't used it for years.

I have been a member of both but dropped the Geocoin Club subscription after the first three months early last year for reasons I will keep to my self. I have never been sorry I joined the Geoswag club since it started. Look forward to the package every month.

Marky, Thanks a good idea. What do you put in the bottom of the hole to attract the magnet? A ball bearing?

stvanme Thanks for the offer!

As 2oldfarts promised I am posting pictures of the Mag pin finder: You can see one of the two nobs missing in the closeup. Its had a lot of use but still works. I saw in the back of "Professional Surveyor" magazine someone advertising they rebuild these. I forget how much they charged. I check next time the mag arrives if anyone is interested. Scott

I generally leave my signature geopin as long as it isn't a micro.

Here is a site that lists various different geopins. The pin descriptions will sometimes list websites that currently are selling the pin. Geocaching Pins

I guess no reply is the answer to my question. Seems a shame since this was such a nice series of companion pins and there were only a few to go.

Yes, I would be interested in purchasing the companion pins. I have all from the 1st series.

Did you stop producing the pins for the new releases? I didn't see one for the last release (Massachusetts).

Email sent.

I'll take brown if still available.

Ordered a Secret geoAgent Geocoin. Do I get a pin?

Do the pins also say Magellan Armed?

Its gotta pin, gotta buy it!