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    Buying a GPS on Amazon

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Check out GPScity.com or Offroute.com. They both have good eals on GPS'rs. I just bought a replacement Garmin Etrex Legend from offroute. Quick shipping and a good price too.

     

    I could have gone and picked it up since they are just downtown from me, (Reno). That would have saved shipping cost.

     

     

    Chris

    Listing Images?

    in Website

    Posted

    How do I add an image to the main page of my newest listing? I have seen it done but don't know how..

     

    The image i want to use is already on the internet. :D

     

    Help me please..

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    Cache Notifications?

    in Website

    Posted

    I have had a few strange things happening today. Seems I have been getting notifications about logs needing to be replaced, Updated coordinates for another cache and so on.

     

    The problem is Im not watching these caches and sort of wonder why im getting these emails.??

     

    Anyone got any ideas?

     

    BTW, the two caches i hav gotten notifications about today are GCQY2T: An Impossible Evil & GCPQ7W: Rock, Paper, River :(

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    1 Day Record

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    On June 4th I hit 28 finds. That was a long 11.5 hours. Started in Reno,Nv. And made a circle around Downieville,Ca - Quincy,Ca then home again. Had over 15 of them done before lunch.

     

    Can't wait to do that again. :)

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    Wacky Coordinates

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Same thing happened to me on the 4th. I could be in direct view of the sky and my Garmin Legend would loose all satelites. Kinda upset me enough to want to toss it out the car window.

     

    But if others are having the same problems.. who knows.

    Sample Cache Pages

    in Website

    Posted

    Is there a way we can doctor up a sample Geocache Listing? I only ask this because I have been asked to talk to a Scout Troop soon and want to creat a few sample caches around the meeting location so they can find them. The sample pages would be needed just for the one evening. After the meeting the caches would be loaded up and be done with.

     

    So my question is, Is this a do-able option? or can someone send me an html page that I can use to doctor up?

     

    Chris KA7CJH...

    Cb

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    I agree with Blue Ninja,,

     

    I once had a 500 mile conversation when I was using just a Radio Shack HTX202 (handheld). I was in Taft,California and chatting on a repeater up in Auburn,California. You just can't beat "Tropospheric Ducting".

     

    And to think I was only using 5 watts and the stock rubber duck antenna.

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    Ham Freq?

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    I usually bring an HT with me when I go out caching on my motorcycle. Always have the mobile on when im in my truck .. But why not seeing about just using one of the IRLP reflectors as a 24/7 geocache chat freq? That way you can talk to a cacher around the world while your both out caching.??

     

    Just a thought..

    Gpsr To Pocketpc Connectivity

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Here is a link for the cables.

     

    QUOTE (KA7CJH @ Dec 29 2005, 09:00 AM)

    QUOTE (Alan2 @ Dec 28 2005, 09:21 PM)

    Note that with NG Pocket PC, you can attach a GPS to the PPC to traack your current position on NG map in the PPC.

     

    Is there a special cable that you use with a PPC? I am using an HP 1910 PPC.

     

    http://pc-mobile.net/ might be one spot. What GPS do you use. Do a search on the web site.

     

     

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    The Net Is Up And Running

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    And if you really dont want to start a long conversation on IRLP, just connect to node # 9990- This is the Echo Reflector. It will repeat what ever you say into it.

     

    This reflector will let you hear firsthand how you sound through IRLP.

     

     

    Chris KA7CJH IRLP node #3922

    The Net Is Up And Running

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    You got that right Marky,

     

    Dan N6VYQ is a very nice and smart guy. I used his older UHF repeater system when I lived near Bakersfield,Ca to talk all over the state of California.

     

    Glad to hear he's still got some working repeaters on the air.

     

    Chris KA7CJH

     

     

    Dan, N6VYQ, the owner of the IRLP node and the four repeaters linked to it, after listening in to the net gave me permission to use it for the net, so now if my main IRLP node is down I have a backup. He's a pretty cool guy, who at one time had 9 linked repeaters covering about 1/2 of California. Now there are just 4, but it's still covers 1/3 of California and he owns, operates, and funds them all out of his own pocket. How cool is that?

     

    --Marky

    I Have 2 Handhelds But No Licence

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    Well, instead of breaking the law. Why not just search for a ham in your area and see if they can help you learn. You mentioned you have a few bought a few books already. Why not see if you can learn by "hands-on"?

     

    I think just about any ham would be willing to help. Even myself.

     

    Chris

    Any Topo! Users Here?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Thanks guys,

     

    Now that I can do some of the basic things with this program, Im finding out I like it. But it looks like I might still go out and buy a copy of mapsource just to change the basemap. Unless I can find someone in my area that has it.

     

    I like the detail of the maps, and finding coordinates seems very easy. Even for the newbie.. Anyone want to swap a few Topo! files?

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    Trouble Upgrading To Premium Member. Help.

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Let me get this straight. You have applied for a Premium Member upgrade?

    Is this a month to month or yearly upgrade?

     

    when I paid for my PM I just logged in and gave my credit card info. About 15 hours later I had my account upgraded. If your paying monthly then I beleive you need to enter the -S activation code in order for it to take affect.

     

    Dont know is this was any help..

     

    Chris

     

    BTW, Welcome to Geocaching

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