timmetro69

Anyone else experiencing this?? I held off and didn't use the POP3 feature of GSAK for a while. I just did it last night for the first time in a couple of weeks, and I was locked out of my account again in the same way as above. Any ideas....other than just not doing it any more?

I love the new POP3 download capability in GSAK. I've been using it for two or three weeks now with my Gmail account with POP3 turned on. I probably had four or five pocket queries in my Gmail account when I downloaded them via GSAK earlier today. Everything worked with no problems. I was out for a day of geocaching. I just got back and went to check my Gmail, when I was greeted with the following message: "Our system indicates unusual usage of your account. In order to protect Gmail users from potentially harmful use of Gmail, this account has been disabled for up to 24 hours. If you are using any third party software that interacts with your Gmail account, please disable it or adjust it so that its use complies with the Gmail Terms of Use. If you feel that you have been using your Gmail account according to the Terms of Use or otherwise normally, please contact us at gmail-lockdown@google.com to report this problem. " I primarily use my Gmail account for pocket queries, and only send/receive an email or two a day otherwise. Anyone else had a similar problem using GSAK with Gmail?

I used a Delorme Bluetooth GPS for my first few finds, in conjunction with a Pocket PC. The software I was using wasn't so great, so I didn't have a pointer or anything to the waypoint, but I'm sure with better software it would be easier. On the positive side, I found it useful to sit the bluetooth GPS down on the ground when it read the correct coordinates. I would use it center my search area so I didn't wander too far off to any one side.

I use GSAK to export caches in a particular area in to Microsoft Streets and Trips format. I do a data import to bring the caches into S&T as pushpins so they show up on the map. I then select the caches I want to look for and add them to a route in S&T, and when I'm done I add my starting location (usually my house) as the start and ending location. S&T has an "Optimize Stops" function that figures out the best order to visit the stops (caches) in. Once that's done, you can calculate the route to get the route you should take. I have a Legend C w/ CitySelect 6 & Topo. When I'm actually out caching, I use the S&T route as a guide and let the Legend do the autorouting to the cache. I've found this method works better than simply letting the GPSr select the nearest cache, so that usually leads to hopscotching all over the place. With a S&T routed map, you can fit in more caches in a shorter time.

I'd definitely like to see this feature. Several zip codes in my area aren't in the database.

I agree with RK. I started off caching with a Dell Axim X30 Hi (wifi/bluetooth) about two months ago. I used it in conjunction with a Delorme Earthmate w/ bluetooth cradle. While it worked OK, I guess, it's nothing compared to using my new Legend C w/ City Select maps. The primary issue I had w/ the X30/Earthmate combo was the lack of bearing and/or distance provided by any included software. I'm sure I could have something to give me that kind of info, but the possibility of dropping either device, and my growing interest in caching lead me to go with a dedicated GPSr. I'm definitely not sorry I did. I now use the X30 wiith GPXSonar. I drop the .gpx files I get via pocket queries onto the unit, and I have a perfect paperless caching experience. I download the waypoints to the Legend C with GSAK and also export them from GSAK into MS Streets and Trips to plot maps and routes. Works pretty well!! I'll make you a deal on the Earthmate if you're interested, though!

You nailed it dead on for me, too. I enjoy the fact that caching isn't just looking for junk in the woods. I'm still puzzled how I can spend hours using software to try to find the best possible routes to the most possible caches in a single day. Not just to increase my number of finds, but simply for the satisfaction of doing something I enjoy. I'm a geek who hadn't spent much time outdoors in quite a few years. It wasn't for the lack of interest, but the motivation wasn't there. The very welcome side-effect of Geocaching on me is I haven't spent a single weekend laying on the couch or watching TV in bed since I found the sport/hobby. Sure, I've spent several hundred dollars more than any sane person should on a GPSr, hiking boots, backpack, first aid kit, etc., but I see it as an investment in something I plan to do for a long time to come.

I got a Legend C from CompuPlus about three weeks ago. Total cost was $294 including $15 for overnite shipping, making the unit $279. It was the cheapest deal I was able to find at the time, and I read overall good reviews about them here in the forums. My experience was good. I'd order from them again.

hovercraft....jet pack....levitation.... just my ideas... Seriously, though. I think it's part of the deal. You could always track back in circles a few times and then leave a different way than you came in.

I think I know the answer to this one, but I wanted to ask anyway: I have a Legend C and I'm expecting City Select 6 to arrive any day now. If I have a City Select map loaded for an area that I have cache waypoints loaded for, can I select a cache and have the Legend C direct me to the location via the appropriate roadways (as opposed to the straight line you get w/o city select)? I realize it may not get me all of the way to the cache, but I'd hope it gets me as close as is possible in a vehicle. Am I way off here, or isn't this exactly what's supposed to happen? Thanks in advance for your help!