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    I think we found an historic site while benchmarking.

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    While looking for benchmark K 341 we stumbled on to this spot that appears to be over the required minimum age for protection as an historic site.

     

    The first picture shows a wide view of what is there and the 2nd pictures shows a close-up of the items found.

     

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    Must have been some party going on there!

     

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    Anyone else find historical areas while benchmarking?

     

    John

    Which Waymarking Category

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    I think you are right, I'll submit it over there and see what happens.

     

    I think this would be somewhat like wanting to waymark a tripod.

    Does that seem about right?

     

    Perhaps a category for permanent surveying equipment could be established.

     

    UNK1

    2009 Settings Contest Congratulations & Discussion

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    So… who won the autographed picture of the HOPI benchmark paperweight!

     

    :) This is an offer from me to anyone who would like the autographed picture of the HOPI benchmark paperweight. Just send us your snail mail address and it will be sent posthaste. :)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Attention: I am not affiliated with the following link in any way. (I only wish I were...)

     

    So, if you are interested in a certain benchmark paperweight of your very own, the link to a site where you might purchase one is below.

     

    MountianClimb store.

     

    UNK1

    2009 Settings Contest Congratulations & Discussion

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    In looking over to the scoreboard thread, I notice that the mysterious setting 10 mentioned above by TillaMurphs fell in my found column. Looks like it was a typo in the scoring process from my last submission (which was a Setting 45 for 10 points), as the 45 is not reflected in the final scoreboard posting.

     

     

    I deny anything and everything with that mysterious setting #10. I never saw it and don't know anything about it. It couldn't have been me, cause I perfect and never make any misteaks.

     

    UNK1 :):)

     

    Glad everyone enjoyed themselves and had funn.

    2009 Settings Contest winners

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    This is what was supposed to be posted before the forum goblins got involved!

     

    Congratulations to the winners for an entertaining contest.

     

    Here are the winners and what they won.

     

    1) southpawaz - 901 points - Bronze coin

     

    2) billwallace - 842 points - "HOPI" paperweight

     

    3) TillaMurphs - 722 points - "ANGELS LANDING" paperweight

     

    4) dixiedawn - 518 points - "CONFLUENCE LITTLE COLORADO" paperweight

     

    5) GEO*Trailblazer 1 - 338 points - medallion

     

    6) foxtrot_xray - 335 points - lapel pin

     

    7) (last place) chiknlips45 - 20 points - multi card reader

     

    Team Fawlty found 3 previous 'did not finds' for the metal detector.

     

     

    Please send me your mailing addresses (snail mail that is) so I can get the prizes off to you.

     

    Thanks to all who participated (including the other judges) and I hope you all had a good time.

     

    UNK1

    2009 Benchmark Hunting Contest - SETTINGS

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    We are only using found logs posted to GC.com. If the GC datasheet does not show a setting number, you may link to the NGS datasheet to show the setting number.

     

    If the datasheet (GC.com original datasheet OR the NGS datasheet) shows no setting number, then that mark does not qualify for the contest.

     

    Per FV1654, your previous visit was a DNF, so you can use it for the contest. (note: If you do NOT find the station mark it is a DNF.)

     

    UNK1

    and from another post in this thread:
    I have not seen any GC.com page that showed a significant difference to the original datasheet.

     

    The options are to cross check the required information prior to hunting the benchmark or verify it when you log the benchmark.

    I know it's late in the game but ... if the NGS and GC datasheet settings differ can you use either? ;)

    I thought I had been cross checking but I messed up on one:

    EW1930 - NGS | GC

     

    Your log show a setting picture and the mark is in a sidewalk as listed on the GC version of the datasheet. I'd say it was a setting #30 for the contest.

     

    You may want to ask Dave why the setting was different.

     

    UNK1

    Google Maps for Benchmarking?

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    I don't know who "UNK1" is (dratted Internet pseudonyms!), but if he/she sees this, perhaps the initial posting in that thread could be edited to include a software section that has links to all the programs that have been mentioned in this thread.

    Patty

     

    Isn't this fun, having a conversation with yourself? :)

     

    UNK1 :)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Sorry, had to take the opportunity, when it is handed to you on a silver platter. UNK1

    Google Maps for Benchmarking?

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    Posted

    It would be great to have a section of our [Read] Me First messages devoted to benchmarking software. There are a few mentions of stuff like GSAK and BMGPX, but they're mixed in with other things.

     

    I don't know who "UNK1" is (dratted Internet pseudonyms!), but if he/she sees this, perhaps the initial posting in that thread could be edited to include a software section that has links to all the programs that have been mentioned in this thread. That would be much more effective than one of us posting the information to the bottom of the thread.

     

    Patty

     

    That is a good idea Patty, but the problem I face is the part about editing or adding to that thread. Seems the thread cannot be reopened by the original poster! I think there is a 24 hour limit to edit a post and after that time the poster can't make any changes to their posting.

     

    Might I suggest that a new thread be started and have people add links to their favorite programs that they use for benchmarking. If we can get people to only post the links to the programs and NOT debate the qualities of those programs in that particular thread, perhaps one of the mods would pin it to the top of this forum.

     

    Perhaps a better idea would be to start several threads about different "groups" of programs and then combine them all into a single thread with links like the Me First thread. Each link could them go to a post that covers that type of program, as in mapping utilities, database usage, conversion programs, etc. Then have that thread pinned at the top.

     

    Any suggestions?

     

    UNK1

    2009 Benchmark Hunting Contest - SETTINGS

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    Posted

    Hi UNK1,

     

    You ask for photo proof with a GPS in the picture for non-disk marks. Would it be OK to post the GPS-next-to-mark photos to a separate page (an image hosting site) as long as I include the link with the other links when logging my finds for points?

     

    The reasons for this are:

    1) I have never liked posting photos with the GPSr in the picture (just a personal thing I guess).

     

    2) Many times when the GPS is down low enough to be at the mark, the reading is MUCH less accurate than if I hold it as high as possible above the mark. Therefore, photos with the GPS at the mark often show not-very-accurate coordinates. (In fact, on a recent find we had a “40 foot error” at the mark and a “20 foot” error when holding the unit up high.)

     

    Thanks,

     

    TillaMurphs

     

    It's OK with me.

     

    UNK1

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