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I am awaiting an real file from him.I retired shortly afher talking to you last evening. Being Easter and all, I'm away from my computer at the in laws. Hopefully Sunday evening - so I have a chance to 'mull' it over a bit. Thanks for the effort.
Happy Easter everyone.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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NiMh can self discharge as much as 4% per day. You may want to consider a charger that keeps it 'topped' up when left in the charger. I bought the Rayovac PS3 charger. It doesn't have this function but it charges batteries independantly and can charge both NiCD, NiMh AND alkalines. I use alkalines in tool box flashlights and other applications where shelf life is important. It is also a relatively cheap charger.
Be sure to be NiMH batteries with higher mA/h ratings. This measures the total capacity of the battery. Some are now as high as 1800, which is comparable to a disposable alkaline.
MajBach
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You wouldn't happen to have a link to it in the paper would you.
MajBach
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You wouldn't happen to have a link to it in the paper would you.
MajBach
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where would you put it?
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Originally posted by TresOkies:Hmm, is there a non-COM way to generate .xls?
I'll look into this for GeoBuddy 2.0. I assume there is, but I'm not a COM heavy. In fact, GeoBuddy 2.0 doesn't use COM so far except to access MSXML
Tres: thanks for the gesture but you are light years ahead of me in your jargon. I'm usually pretty resourceful in learning these things myself but I figured there may be a simple 'load it with this program, save it like this, convert it like that' type of solution. Like you, I didn't feel like learning how to use a complex program for such a simple task when I figured some one else already had. This would be a much appreciated function for GeoBuddy, I know servman would appreciate it.
Fuzzy:
Saving in .CSV is not a problem; I've already figured it out. It has to be in *.TXT format first. .CSV is viewable with a simple text editor and I have changed the file extension, but it still won't load. The format that Ozi requires is pretty easy to duplicate - I could into the text file and delete the spaces and add the commas manually, but it would take to long.
Parker: That file wasn't there this morning, hence the post. I e-mailed Servman directly and I think that's where it came from.
So for now, I suppose I'm all set. I still would like to be able to tackle this but Servman has taken the 'need' to do it away. Hopefully, the new Geobuddy will be out soon.
MajBach
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I'll try an keep this simple - then again, if it was, I wouldn't be having a problem.
Ozi needs this format to import a waypoint file. The file needs to have a .txt extention:
WP, waypoint name, latitude, longitude, date , time , waypoint description
This is an example, loaded into GeoBuddy from an EasyGPS file and then saved as an Ozi import file (the first line is a header and the second and third lines are the waypoints):
Datum,WGS84,WGS84,0,0,0,0,0
Waypoint,D,GC443D, 43.726616,-79.609619,,,TEST YOUR GPS by gm100guy
Waypoint,D,GC4488, 45.008850,-74.764267,,,Survey Says by Rybren
Now the original file is an Excel file (.xls) but cannot be viewed with a text editor. However, it can be saved in various formats such as 'formatted text (space delimited),.csv (comma delimited), and Text (tab delimited). I originally tried pasting examples here to demonstrate each, but it doesn't view the same way.I can edit the original .xls file within Excel so that only the info that needs to be there in order to import it into Ozi is saved. But the format is slightly different and there are commas absent in places they should be and thus it won't import into Ozi. I can edit the file manually but for 700 waypoints...I just thought someone might know of an easy way.
MajBach
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It's driving me crazy.
GeoBuddy is great; I can d/l caches from here and save them in formats that I can import into Ozi and MS Streets and Excel. Problem is, it cannot load fils in these formats (or can it?). I'm trying to convert either a .csv or .xls (both easily edited with Excel) into a format I can import into Ozi (i.e text).
With the exception of the recent caches that have been placed, all of my caches are in .xls format. Ian, (a.k.a. Servman), was generous enough so save many of us newbies the time to d/l 25 caches at a time with EasyGPS by converting all of Canada's caches into one .xls file (thanks again). This is terrific because I can import them in MS Streets as pushpins that contain the name AND link right to the Geocaching cache page. But, I cannot import this into Ozi. Originally, I d/l'ed all the caches (25 at a time) using EasyGPS, combined them into one file, uploaded them into the GPS and then downloaded them from the GPS into Ozi. Problem with this method is, I lose all the info on the cache that is normally part of the waypoint properties in Ozi. Now that I use GeoBuddy, I can save the latest caches as an Ozi import file and then upload to the GPS.
However, the file I have for all but the most recent caches is .xls format (which includes waypoint information) and I want to convert it to a file I can import into OZi. Is htere a way to do this?
Thanks in advance.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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I'm using Explorer 5.5 and never have experienced a problem with the exception that I cannot autologin.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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My ex-wife used to say: 'fishing is a jerk at one end of a line waiting for a jerk at the other..’.
Now you know why she is my ex-wife.
But if you analyze it to death, from the perspectiveve of someone who doesn’t fish themselves, it’s a little easier to understand. You reel in a fish, look at it, let it go. What was the point? Geocaching isn’t much different. You walk around, you find a box, you sign your name, you take out a marble and replace it with some matches. What for?
Like fishing, I’m sure all of you will agree there is so much more to it than that. The escape, the scenery, the mission, the conquest, the satisfaction. I’ve often reassured myself upon returning home from an ‘unsuccessful’ day of fishing, that there is no such thing; the fish itself is really only icing on the cake.
But imagine a lake where the fishing is so good, you catch one with each cast. I doubt that I would ever visit that lake - it would get boring very quickly. When I first became a geocaching enthusiast, I must admit it was only a few short minutes after my first find that I was eager to place a cache of my own. Several finds later, I still haven’t placed a cache. I already feel there are to many fish in this lake. That’s a general statement and a little harsh perhaps. I know we Canucks have only a fraction of the caches as compared to our southern neighbors. Nevertheless, I am noticing more and more that the 'quality' of some caches leave me wishing there hadn't been a cache at all. I believe a lot of this has to do with the enthusiasm of new cachers that place a cache quickly, and with only a little effort. Soon after, the novelty probably dwindles a bit and the cache is not maintained or monitored.
There is something to be said about the contents of caches as well. It’s very easy to spot a veteran’s cache simply by the location, the quality of the log book, or the work that went into creating a business card or laminated trademark etc. I really enjoy finding and collecting these. But some of the caches I have found have some of the cheesiest contents imaginable. One cache I found recently contained a couple of cracker-jack prize type trinkets, a 5 and 25 cent gas bar coupon, one card from a deck of cards, an allen key and beer cap. Now I realize that the object here is not to get rich by finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but finding contents like that does detract from it a bit. I think it’s safe to say that these 'trinkets' were not left by cachers that have been doing it awhile. Personally, I like leaving something that is either rare, useful or homemade. Given the choice, I would much prefer a limited number of 'higher quality' caches placed by the likes of geocachers like Westwinds, J.A.R.S. and Olar rather than an abundance of caches from just about anyone and everyone.
Like mrcpu once said ‘poop happens’. It’s a free hobby unbound by petty rules or strict regulations. There are good and not so good caches and there are good and not so good cachers. Perhaps the variety makes it appealing on some hidden level. I don’t believe there should be a requirement for placing a cache; the cacher can always check the profile of the one whom placed the cache. But I do believe it is wise for newcomers (like myself) to hold off for a bit before placing a cache and for you ‘senoirs’ to encourage it.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
[This message was edited by MajBach on March 28, 2002 at 08:12 AM.]
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My ex-wife used to say: 'fishing is a jerk at one end of a line waiting for a jerk at the other..’.
Now you know why she is my ex-wife.
But if you analyze it to death, from the perspectiveve of someone who doesn’t fish themselves, it’s a little easier to understand. You reel in a fish, look at it, let it go. What was the point? Geocaching isn’t much different. You walk around, you find a box, you sign your name, you take out a marble and replace it with some matches. What for?
Like fishing, I’m sure all of you will agree there is so much more to it than that. The escape, the scenery, the mission, the conquest, the satisfaction. I’ve often reassured myself upon returning home from an ‘unsuccessful’ day of fishing, that there is no such thing; the fish itself is really only icing on the cake.
But imagine a lake where the fishing is so good, you catch one with each cast. I doubt that I would ever visit that lake - it would get boring very quickly. When I first became a geocaching enthusiast, I must admit it was only a few short minutes after my first find that I was eager to place a cache of my own. Several finds later, I still haven’t placed a cache. I already feel there are to many fish in this lake. That’s a general statement and a little harsh perhaps. I know we Canucks have only a fraction of the caches as compared to our southern neighbors. Nevertheless, I am noticing more and more that the 'quality' of some caches leave me wishing there hadn't been a cache at all. I believe a lot of this has to do with the enthusiasm of new cachers that place a cache quickly, and with only a little effort. Soon after, the novelty probably dwindles a bit and the cache is not maintained or monitored.
There is something to be said about the contents of caches as well. It’s very easy to spot a veteran’s cache simply by the location, the quality of the log book, or the work that went into creating a business card or laminated trademark etc. I really enjoy finding and collecting these. But some of the caches I have found have some of the cheesiest contents imaginable. One cache I found recently contained a couple of cracker-jack prize type trinkets, a 5 and 25 cent gas bar coupon, one card from a deck of cards, an allen key and beer cap. Now I realize that the object here is not to get rich by finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but finding contents like that does detract from it a bit. I think it’s safe to say that these 'trinkets' were not left by cachers that have been doing it awhile. Personally, I like leaving something that is either rare, useful or homemade. Given the choice, I would much prefer a limited number of 'higher quality' caches placed by the likes of geocachers like Westwinds, J.A.R.S. and Olar rather than an abundance of caches from just about anyone and everyone.
Like mrcpu once said ‘poop happens’. It’s a free hobby unbound by petty rules or strict regulations. There are good and not so good caches and there are good and not so good cachers. Perhaps the variety makes it appealing on some hidden level. I don’t believe there should be a requirement for placing a cache; the cacher can always check the profile of the one whom placed the cache. But I do believe it is wise for newcomers (like myself) to hold off for a bit before placing a cache and for you ‘senoirs’ to encourage it.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
[This message was edited by MajBach on March 28, 2002 at 08:12 AM.]
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Originally posted by gm100guy:http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=5280962783&m=7820998704
Read this post about the gm100 and caching
gm100guy
Why would you post this?
MajBach
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Originally posted by Clan Ferguson:You're right. He's Wrong. She is right. They got a point BUT...
Who Gives a HooT!!!
Indeed!
It's starting to become a a chore just to sort through some of the many 'hold-my-hand' posts that inundate this forum daily.
MajBach
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Concerning my login on Geocaching. Seems like everytime I go to the home page, it asks if it wants to 'remember me' (which requires cookies), I suppose for an auto login. I always check this box 'on' but I keep having to login with each vist. I have my cookies turned on in the Explorer security settings. How do I fix this?
I have also noticed that caches that are on my watch list for automatic e-mail notification are often sent two or three times, one right after another. Is there a solution?
MajBach
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Originally posted by mrcpu:Well, my son and I went out to find the cache. For some strange reason I had 2 different waypoints in my GPS for this cache, one was about 30 m too far west.
You probably had two waypoints because the original ones were in error, as rectified by GM100guy.
I haven't had a chance to make it back there myself and judging by the Wx forecast - it won't be today.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Where were you guys when I was asking about the PS3 charger?
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Originally posted by Ranger Roger:1) Rayovac (model PS3). Charges NiMh, NiCd and Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D). No time limit is given for the recharging process. Bought at WalMart
This is a copy of a letter I sent to Rayovac (bold type is the reply):
Since I have a growing inventory of hi-tech devices, I figured it was about time I invested in the latest devices to power them. I did a bit of research on the charging and output properties of various batteries and concluded I had applications for both rechargeable alkaline AND the newer NiMH batteries. Because of the self-discharge properties of NiMH batts, I felt that alkalines were best suited for my flashlights and remote controls for the TV etc., but I wanted NiMH for my GPS and various other higher draining devices. So I set out in search of a charger that would charge both different types of batteries. I quickly assumed that I would never find one (unless it was major $$$) simply because ALL chargers I found either did NiMH and NiCds OR alkaline - but never both. Additionally, there were strict safety precautions about never mixing the two. So obviously I was surprised when I discovered the PS3 charger. This is the unit I am basically inquiring about. Because it seems 'to-good-to-be-true', it raised a few suspicions and I am pausing before purchasing it. I am hoping you can answer a few questions about this unit that would help me make a more informed decision as to whether or not it is best suited for me.
1. As I have already stated, ALL chargers I have seen are not capable of charging both NiMH AND rechargeable alkalines. I understand to some degree why this is the case. NiMH batteries top out at 1.2V whereas Alkalines go up to 1.5V (correct?). Since I would assume it is a voltage sensor that determines when this charger shuts off, how does it know what kind of battery it is charging and thus shut off without either overcharging (and damaging) a NiMH OR undercharging an alkaline?This is a smart charger and the computer chip can read which type of batteries are in the charging unit.
2. ALL other chargers I have seen that charge NiMH also charge NiCd (assuming because their charging characteristics are so similar) BUT, they ALL have a switch to determine what battery is to be charged. What does this switch do so far as the charging cycle is concerned and why does the PS3 NOT have one? I would have at least thought that it would have a switch to go from NiCd/NiMH to alkalines.The switch is not needed with this charger because of the computer chip.
3. On the package of this unit, it claims to have 'microchip technology' that allows 'individual charging of each battery'. I find this hard to swallow if I understand it correctly. Does this mean that you can place two batteries of dissimilar states of charge, and it will treat them independently? Yes, each battery is charged individually. I thought only the PS4 charger you make does this. If this is indeed the case, why is it that you MUST charge batteries in pairs in the PS3? This would suggest to me that pairs of batteries are charged as one and therefore must be at identical states of discharge. What that means is they do not want you to mix the sizes and types of batteries in each compartment. You can however charge one at a time.
4. Finally, what are the average charging times for an alkaline, a 1600 mAh and an 1800 mAh NiMH battery in the PS3? I cannot find this info anywhere. 8 hours for the 1600 and slightly longer for the 1800
Thank you very much in advance.
Randy
So, after reading this, it seems that the PS3 should be what great little charger; although it doesn't seem to get many reviews. Aside from the PS4, it charges batteries as fast as most others and it's one of the cheapest too. I still haven't bought it yet though. Why? Well, I'm thinking about getting the energizer charger that does only NiCd and NiMH. It too does the same size batteries as the PS3 but also does 9V too. The nice feature is the 'top-up' charge that the PS3 doesn't have. It's a few $$$ less as well.
Rechargeable alkalines are sold with chargers such that the charger is virtually free. You can get 12 AA and 8 AAA with a charger from Walmart for the same price as the batteries on their own. They also come in mini charger packages of 8 AA and a charger for only $2 more than the batteries cost on their own.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
[This message was edited by MajBach on March 23, 2002 at 11:58 AM.]
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Geo Leo:
When I first read your post, my immediate reaction was that I agreed with you. Right off the top, I concluded there was no way someone could log this many. Then I thought, well, someone could fake alot of visits to virtual caches. But I suppose what constitutes a log to a VC is determined by the person who lays the cache or the person who logs it. Up until today, I didn't believe that a cache was found until you were actually pysically standing at the coords. But that's me.
Overall, my thoughts were that if someone wanted to falsely log a cache ( by my defintion of a false log that is), it his/her loss. I'm not in competition with anyone. I like geocaching probably for the same reasons as most: it's hi-tech fun, it takes me to places that I haven't been before, it's good exercise, etc. etc.
I doubt I would have bothered to raise the point as you did. However, I don't blame you for doing so, as my gut reaction was the same. When I notice that someone has logged a large amount of finds, I immediately think 'what an experienced and dedicated cacher'. Had I have seen a user with 600 plus logs, I would have instead raised an eyebrow.
I then continued to read the other replies to your post. I was a little dissappointed to see tempers starting to flare (when I first came to the geocaching forum, I posted a message about how civil everyone seems to be - unlike so many other forums), but I also 'read' a lot of good points I wouldn't have arrived at one my own.
For all I know, someone out there might really like to be involved in geocaching but is confined to a wheel-chair or is 80 years old. Some of these VCs may be the only types of caches they can 'hunt'.
I went to make a coffee and pondered some more. I came back and read some of the finds the cacher in question made. They sound nice and good intentioned. It was obvious to me that this person(s) didn't actually visit these places - at least not on the same day - but really, what do I care? what business is it of mine anyway?
I thought some more about this idea of 'arm-chair caching'. I had never even realized the idea of doing a search on the net to answer a clue for a cache. What's so bad about it anyway? My last day of geocaching didn't go so well and the weather here sucks totally today. One of the worst days of winter came on the first day of spring. I'm anxious to do some geocaching, but I really don't feel like being outside today. I'm thinking about doing some virtual caches. I think I'll start by doing the one's Cooper has done - they're to far for me to drive to anyway. Why don'y you consider doing the same?
BTW, you can always log your visits by saying it was a 'virtual find'. Ha Ha.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Geo Leo:
When I first read your post, my immediate reaction was that I agreed with you. Right off the top, I concluded there was no way someone could log this many. Then I thought, well, someone could fake alot of visits to virtual caches. But I suppose what constitutes a log to a VC is determined by the person who lays the cache or the person who logs it. Up until today, I didn't believe that a cache was found until you were actually pysically standing at the coords. But that's me.
Overall, my thoughts were that if someone wanted to falsely log a cache ( by my defintion of a false log that is), it his/her loss. I'm not in competition with anyone. I like geocaching probably for the same reasons as most: it's hi-tech fun, it takes me to places that I haven't been before, it's good exercise, etc. etc.
I doubt I would have bothered to raise the point as you did. However, I don't blame you for doing so, as my gut reaction was the same. When I notice that someone has logged a large amount of finds, I immediately think 'what an experienced and dedicated cacher'. Had I have seen a user with 600 plus logs, I would have instead raised an eyebrow.
I then continued to read the other replies to your post. I was a little dissappointed to see tempers starting to flare (when I first came to the geocaching forum, I posted a message about how civil everyone seems to be - unlike so many other forums), but I also 'read' a lot of good points I wouldn't have arrived at one my own.
For all I know, someone out there might really like to be involved in geocaching but is confined to a wheel-chair or is 80 years old. Some of these VCs may be the only types of caches they can 'hunt'.
I went to make a coffee and pondered some more. I came back and read some of the finds the cacher in question made. They sound nice and good intentioned. It was obvious to me that this person(s) didn't actually visit these places - at least not on the same day - but really, what do I care? what business is it of mine anyway?
I thought some more about this idea of 'arm-chair caching'. I had never even realized the idea of doing a search on the net to answer a clue for a cache. What's so bad about it anyway? My last day of geocaching didn't go so well and the weather here sucks totally today. One of the worst days of winter came on the first day of spring. I'm anxious to do some geocaching, but I really don't feel like being outside today. I'm thinking about doing some virtual caches. I think I'll start by doing the one's Cooper has done - they're to far for me to drive to anyway. Why don'y you consider doing the same?
BTW, you can always log your visits by saying it was a 'virtual find'. Ha Ha.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Originally posted by mrcpu:Just wanted to point out that you are not the only country in the world (USA)!!! We have an Army in Canada eh! We've got lots of Ammo boxes. At $10 Canadian that's about $0.50 USD!!!!
This is true. These ammo boxes have a capacity of something like 20,000 BBs too.
Ever been to K-W surplus, MrCpu? Check it out next itme you're heading west.
MajBach
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where would you put it?
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Originally posted by mrcpu:Just wanted to point out that you are not the only country in the world (USA)!!! We have an Army in Canada eh! We've got lots of Ammo boxes. At $10 Canadian that's about $0.50 USD!!!!
This is true. These ammo boxes have a capacity of something like 20,000 BBs too.
Ever been to K-W surplus, MrCpu? Check it out next itme you're heading west.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Originally posted by lvsKatz:Read newspaper article Mar.15, did GPS research all day 3-16 and reading your boards, too. (THANKS ALL - terrific site, well done, 3 cheers!)
Bought Garmin eTrex Venture Mar.17 (Ebay, $145.00 brand new...). Also I know where my first cache is, but I was waiting for the GPS...(so close to my house it's scary, I even know which tree it's in, I think!! >^,^< )
Anyway, the GPS arrived yesterday, Mar.20 (WOW a Great eBay seller) and I have two questions about North, as referred to in the manual.
Page 14, Satellite Page - "Selecting Track-Up or North-Up" skyview orientation...what does this mean???
Page 47, Reference/Setup - "Heading Displays, North Reference" I understand User entry, but what do True, Magnetic & Grid North mean? Which one should I use????
OK, that's 3 questions, and yes, I am totally hooked already. Thanks all for your time, and happy hunting!! >^,^<
Katz, if you're anything like me, you have to know what each function does and try and find a way to use it. I don;t believe in the 'keep it simple, stupid' philosophy - for better or worse.
You're probably trying to know everything about the GPS in an instant - read the manual over time.
To answer yuor question, North up will show you a map with north pointing up and your movement relative to that. The only thing that rotates as you turn is your position icon. It really doen't matter what direction you are facing as you hold the GPS. I use this for large scale maps - like when I'm driving. Track up shows your movement forward with whatever is on your left being on the left of the screen and so on.'Up' on the GPS screen is in front of you, always. Your position icon remains fixed like this and the map rotates around you as you turn. I use thin on scales of 3 miles or less - when I'm a homing in on something or following a track or route and I need precision.
The reference to True and magnetic north is a little less important (for me anyway) unless you are using the GPS in conjuction with a map. You do understand than for most parts on the planet, true and magnetic north are two different directions. Magnetic north is where a compass points. True north is towards Santa's home - underneath the north star. You will really only need to make the distinction for when you are following the bearing your GPS indicates to a specified waypoint.In other words, if you want to head on a bearing of 90degress, you must first determine whether that is a perpendicular angle from where a compass would point to north or from where the north star would be shining.
Hope that helps but chances are, sensing your enthusiasm, you've probably already researched your own questions.
Good luck and welcome!
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Originally posted by lvsKatz:Read newspaper article Mar.15, did GPS research all day 3-16 and reading your boards, too. (THANKS ALL - terrific site, well done, 3 cheers!)
Bought Garmin eTrex Venture Mar.17 (Ebay, $145.00 brand new...). Also I know where my first cache is, but I was waiting for the GPS...(so close to my house it's scary, I even know which tree it's in, I think!! >^,^< )
Anyway, the GPS arrived yesterday, Mar.20 (WOW a Great eBay seller) and I have two questions about North, as referred to in the manual.
Page 14, Satellite Page - "Selecting Track-Up or North-Up" skyview orientation...what does this mean???
Page 47, Reference/Setup - "Heading Displays, North Reference" I understand User entry, but what do True, Magnetic & Grid North mean? Which one should I use????
OK, that's 3 questions, and yes, I am totally hooked already. Thanks all for your time, and happy hunting!! >^,^<
Katz, if you're anything like me, you have to know what each function does and try and find a way to use it. I don;t believe in the 'keep it simple, stupid' philosophy - for better or worse.
You're probably trying to know everything about the GPS in an instant - read the manual over time.
To answer yuor question, North up will show you a map with north pointing up and your movement relative to that. The only thing that rotates as you turn is your position icon. It really doen't matter what direction you are facing as you hold the GPS. I use this for large scale maps - like when I'm driving. Track up shows your movement forward with whatever is on your left being on the left of the screen and so on.'Up' on the GPS screen is in front of you, always. Your position icon remains fixed like this and the map rotates around you as you turn. I use thin on scales of 3 miles or less - when I'm a homing in on something or following a track or route and I need precision.
The reference to True and magnetic north is a little less important (for me anyway) unless you are using the GPS in conjuction with a map. You do understand than for most parts on the planet, true and magnetic north are two different directions. Magnetic north is where a compass points. True north is towards Santa's home - underneath the north star. You will really only need to make the distinction for when you are following the bearing your GPS indicates to a specified waypoint.In other words, if you want to head on a bearing of 90degress, you must first determine whether that is a perpendicular angle from where a compass would point to north or from where the north star would be shining.
Hope that helps but chances are, sensing your enthusiasm, you've probably already researched your own questions.
Good luck and welcome!
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Originally posted by Lone Rangers:My Magellan Green shows the location of the sun and moon on the compass screen. As long as I can see either one I'm good to go.
- Lone Rangers
I know what you mean. I used to have an M315 with that feature. I took it back to the store the first cloudy day.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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Originally posted by Lone Rangers:My Magellan Green shows the location of the sun and moon on the compass screen. As long as I can see either one I'm good to go.
- Lone Rangers
I know what you mean. I used to have an M315 with that feature. I took it back to the store the first cloudy day.
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
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GM100 guy: I am not the type to make knee-jerk comments before thinking them out a little before hand. I do not retract my comments about where this cache is placed or about your hint. I do however retract the way in which I did, i.e. posting them on your (your daughter's) cache page and identifying the cache on this thread before writing you directly. I believe I qualified my intentions in my intial post as well. I edited my log on the cache page, but I will not edit anything on this thread. I do not believe there is anything I said here that was exaggerated or improper. People have brains, they can arrive at their own conclusions. I would also suggest that if this is your daughter's cache, then is should be your daughter's comments and not just yours. Obviously your daughter wants to participate but she is too young to geocache on her own and hence your input is required. However, I don't appreciate the guilt trip that's being implied by your reference 'my 12 year old daughter'. I shouldn't have to button my lip to protect the feelings of a 12 year old especially when someone else is speaking apparently on her behalf. You never stated that I was looking in the wrong place for the cache ( so I assume that I was )and you never clarified the hint that you gave which I stated wasn't much help. Based on that, my thoughts towards this cache remain. MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?
BTW:
I don't know if the fact that the two of us use the same GPS has any significance, but if me GPS was giving me a wrong readout because of the cover and I was looking in the wrong spot, then it stands to reason that your's gave you the wrong reading when you placed the cache.
GeoCachers vs "Regular Humans"
in General geocaching topics
Posted
'This is what's wrong with society today'
Sound familiar? Ha Ha. You're getting old then.
Listen, when others behave like that, old or young, you have to do something about it. You have as much right to be there as anyone and those signs are placed there to protect your viewing pleasure. You wouldn't stand around and watch a thief help themselves to the contents of your home. This is no different. No one has the right to complain about something unless they're willing to take part in the process to stop or change it.
To clarify my opinion (since I've noticed it's easy to take things the wrong way on a forum), I'm NOT stating to you, MrCPU, to quit your *****in'. I'm just making a general statement that reflects my reactions in the same situation. Go over there and kick 'em off the hill!
MajBach
You can't have everything.
where would you put it?