The Missing Linke

I just turned on the averaging and it seemed to get me a lot closer to the cache then using the standard coordinates. For the one Cache that I found, when I had averaging off it took me about 40 - 50 feet away from where the cache was. With averaging on it put me right on top of it (quick literally). Could have been a fluke, but Im hoping not. I did know about the cache info, but with the ppc I still ahve to use the switcher to get back and forth from IE to Beeline. I would love it is said something like.. Cache Coordinates .072 x .086 Current Coordinates .061 x .515 Both on the same page.

Well.. Finally I got out and used the PPC for my geocache. I took the time to do 3 different spots. Sadly, 2 of the 3 I came up short, but I did finally find one. A couple things I really like about the ppc, 1. only 1 unit to lug around. With GPXSonar and Beeline all I had to do is use my switcher to bounce back and forth between the programs. 2. Waypoint Averaging feature in Beeline. I'm not sure if this is a feature stand alone GPS units have, but it brought me within 2 feet of the cache on the one I found... the two I didnt find were micro caches and might have been too micro for me to pick up on my first time out. WISH LIST: Wish Beeline would put the exact coordinates of the current cache on the same page as the averaging coordinates. I have the worlds worst number members so I ended up writting the coords on my arm so I didn't have to keep switching back and forth. ----- A couple things I did not like: 1. Even though I had a hard case on the ppc I still felt a little nervous about breaking it. I bout a little laniard for it and that helped a lot... Now at least I know I wont drop the thing. 2. Using the Stylis while walking around isn't really easy 1 more bad thing... and it has nothing to do with the gps... Pocket streets is a big piece of poo.. If you are planning on using this... don't. The limitations on it are rediculous. I was driving out the Jersey and tried to put the map on it and streets wouldn't even let me export the map... and gave me no way to even split it up. No driving directions or turn by turn features at all. It is fairly useless. It's a shame that they came out with such a great laptop application and the pocket version just falls flat... booo to Microsoft! booo I say!

Not at all.. Did a little exploring this past weekend and came up with 1 cache. It was very exciting. I went looking for 2 others and couldnt find em. I plan on trying a few more this coming weekend. If anyone is interested in joining me in the Glenside/Dresher area shoot me an email at itsmePeej@gside.com. PJ

Sorry I missed it. Didnt' get a chance to check the page till just now. Maybe I can catch the next one! - PJ

Hello, I am brand new to geocaching and have gone on 3 hunts today... none of which I've found. I may be doing something wrong, or might just be picking up some super hard caches, but either way. I'm looking for someone who has a little experience with it to join me for a cache hunt some time this week (Aug 17-21) in/or around the Glenside, PA area. Mainly to just help me get my feet wet and maybe give me some tips along the way. The 3 Caches I've tried are: Betwixt Two Boneyards Roslyn Park Multicache and Key to my Micro

Still waiting on the hardware... Hopefully it will be here soon. Not sure what the hold up is. - PJ

Well.. I bought the ppc mainly for geocaching, so I am going to try to stick with that. I bought it with a decent hard case to protect the screen and it's in a marine bag (waterproof ziplock like bag used for boating and jetskiing) in case it rains and what not. So I'm not too worried about it getting damanged. Think I'm going to go with Beeline and certainly with GPXSonar. Once I get them and do a couple caches I'll post how it all went!!! Thank everyone for your posts and suggestions. I can't wait till my Globalsat gets here so I can try this all out. PJ

I've been reading through a bunch of the posts ands I'm a little overwhelmed at this point. I was hoping someone could help me pick out some software to use. I purchased a Dell Axim X50V Pocket PC and I am also getting a Globlasat BT unit to work with it. I am planning to use the unit mostly for geocaching but would also like to be able to use it for some in car drive navigation. I am wondering what software do I need to purchase/download to best do this? I already have Microsoft Streets and Trips for the laptop, so I am mainly looking for the best Pocket PC software out there for geocaching. Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions. PJ Linke

I've been looking at the Globlasat BT unit. What software are you using on your pocketPC for getting to the cache? -PJ

Hello, I'm kind of new to this and could use some help picking out some hardware. I currently have a dell Axim X50V Pocket PC and I want to get a Bluetooth or Card type (I have Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots) GPS Navigator. I would prefer a Bluetooth so I can use it with my laptop as well. I am mainly interested in getting into GeoCaching, however I would like for it be at least decent at driving directions. Could you guys give me some suggestions on which way to go. I would like to spend no more then 250-300 dollars on the unit, but I will if I have to. Thanks, PJ