BCR

Check out: http://crunch.tec.army.mil/software/corpscon/corpscon.html Here's a snippet from their page:

I recently noticed two on-line logs deleted from a local cache on my watchlist. Paraphrasing: "I wouldn't recommend this one for night due to the inhabitants at the back of the lot" and "I think I walked through someone's living room on the way to the cache". Both were veiled references to homeless near the cache location. Cache owner who is very well respected and who's caches are some of the most popular in the area felt the logs were derogatory. I didn't agree as I would want to know that piece of information before visiting the cache, especially if my young children were going to be with me. Personally, I try not to delete any logs on my caches, except for unnecessary conversational notes from non-searchers. The superfluous banter does not need to stay there permanently.

For State Plane conversion, check out: http://crunch.tec.army.mil/software/corpscon/corpscon.html Here's a snippet: quote:Corpscon, Version 5.11.08 (Year 2000 compliant), is a MS-Windows-based program which allows the user to convert coordinates between Geographic, State Plane and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) systems on the North American Datum of 1927 (NAD 27), the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) and High Accuracy Reference Networks (HARNs). Corpscon uses the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) program Nadcon to convert between NAD 27, NAD 83 and HARNs. Corpscon, Version 5.x, performs vertical conversions to and from the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29) and the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). Vertical conversions are based on the NGS program Vertcon and can be performed for the continental U.S. only. Corpscon, Version 5.x, will also calculate geoid-ellipsoid separations based on the NGS program Geoid96. Geoid-ellipsoid separations can be calculated for the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands.

This is only a test.

In my area (DFW, TX) in my perceived order of popularity: Under a fallen tree. Next to the base of a tree under a pile of sticks. In a knothole, in the crown of a multitrunk, or underneath soil eroded roots of a tree. Preferred tree being a Maclura Pomifera (aka: Osage Orange, Bois d'arc, bodark, hedge apple) because of its thorns and massive voids. Decon container hanging in the foliage of a tree on the bank of a creek that is difficult to cross and guaranteed to be on the other side. In the middle of a briar bush, surrounded by a wall of thorn vines and poison ivy. Random painted plastic container clipped to an evergreen. Multistages are _very_ popular here. Coordinates are often printed from a label maker taped somewhere on a foot bridge. This can be much tougher than it sounds. Hide-a-key magnet container under metal object or painted to blend with side/top of metal object. Numbers or names off a historical marker, headstone, drain cover, or telephone pole are used to calculate the next stage. Terrain level 2 multistage where the direct route to the next stage becomes a terrain level 4 due to obstacles, such as rivers or fences. Only the perfect route is level 2. Other popular containers: 30mm ammo box, 50mm ammo box, tupperware container, decon container, bison tubes, and used sports bottles. Locations: almost aways either parks (which are often in the flood plane here) or cemeteries, but sometimes along abandoned roads. BTW, some of the hardest ones are because of mental barriers. Just because you wouldn't place a cache on a movable object, or amongst lots of trash, or in a dangerous area, or where it will be swept area during the next torrential rainstorm, or in tough spot when so many good easy spots are available, doesn't mean someone else won't.

Remember caching is supposed to be fun. Set a time limit and give up on the find after a reasonable amount of time. No need to spend two hours in a mundane section of the woods searching for a camouflaged micro container smaller than a postage stamp if your goal is exploration and exercise. Also, make your logs enjoyable to others. Waypoint any really cool stuff you find.

Sorry, but I already sold the entire package: GPSr, SD card, and mapping software.

SOLD.

> Why are you getting rid of it? I'd like to upgrade to a PDA/GPSr combo. I'd need to sell this first. Scotts Valley, CA? Isn't that the home of the late Axel Erlandson's "Tree Circus"?

I have for sale used: 1) Magellan Meridian GPS receiver with original box and all contents (guide and PC interface cable). Color is green and brown (not the yellow). Retails for: ~$140. For more information, see: http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=89 2) "Mapsend Streets & Destinations USA" Software, original, GOLD CD with box and contents. This software has detailed maps for upload to Magellan® Meridian® series, SporTrak® Pro, SporTrak Pro Marine, SporTrak Map, SporTrak Color, MAP 330 or MAP 330M handheld receivers. MSRP of $150. For more information, see: http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=114 3) 64MB Secure Digital memory card (Lexar Media brand) which fits into above unit to hold uploaded detailed maps. Great set-up for geocaching. The Meridian has better reception than the Garmin eTrex line because of its quadhelix antenna. Also, it has a larger display and message field for waypoint descriptions. Again, all in used, but good condition. I have original boxes and all contents for the receiver and software. Note, UPC bar codes have been removed from both boxes in order to redeem a rebate when I purchased these this past December. First $170 takes it all. I prefer PayPal. Add $10 for insured shipping and handling. Thanks! BCR

While supplies last. Prices subject to change after January 14. $15 in-store price - $10 mail-in rebate - $5 bonus rebate = $0 price after rebate. Details at: http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3132810 I bought two after Christmas for $5 each (after rebate) and both work fine for me. I believe there's a limit of two for the rebates. Also, four AAA batteries are required for each. For the record, I have no business relationship with Conair nor Fry's Electronics.

I returned to the Dallas store on Sunday morning and picked up two. No line, but I had to pay 19.99 instead of 17.99 each. The price drop was only for on-line. I haven't field tested these much - just inside the house. Not a bad deal at $5 each (if the rebate checks show up and don't forget another $1 for 4 AAA batteries each).

FYI, www.gpsdiscount.com has the Garmion eTrex Legend for under $210 including shipping. If this price matching scheme works, you may be able to use GPSDiscount's price of $203.79 for the price match.

Actually, $19.99 minus $15 in rebates for Conair FRS214SLV. See http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3132810 I went to buy two today at the Dallas store during my lunch break, but there were over one hundred people waiting in the checkout line that was only moving at a snail's pace. Consequently, I had to pass for now. Prices subject to change after Dec. 24, 2002.

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A free trial of EarthViewer 3D Pro, professional mapping/aerial image viewer, is available for download at http://www.earthviewer.com/. I really like it. Unfortunatley, is out of my price range.