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    Mobil Cb Units,

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    As a Amateur "Ham" Radio Operator, I'd tend to think Ham radio would be a better way to go. You could even get your buddies to get their licenses and then you could really have some fun. There are a few ways where Ham has it's advantages. You can make phone calls from just about anywhere you can access a repeater. You can use your "HT" (handie talkie) as pager. So when your friends get close they can beep you. You can talk around the world just by dialing up an "IRLP" or an "Echolink" link. Hell you can even have you own low level television station. That way you can show videos of your caching trips.

     

    I know that was a long post but, I have been a ham since the latter part of 1992 and still to this day find more ways to have fun with it.

     

     

    Hope I didn't bore you..

     

    Chris KA7CJH

    Irlp/geocache Chat?

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    I'm wondering if there is enough activity to merit a meeting using IRLP to discuss Geocaching? There has to be a reflector we could all link to in order to ragchew about caching.

     

    Anyone up for a chat on IRLP?

     

     

    Chris KA7CJH IRLP Node #3922 (Reno,Nv)

    Rating newer GPS units?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I would like to replace my older magellan 2000Xl with one of the newer models out there these days. My problem is I have seen many people say there particular model is best. I need some real unbiased feedback as to which one would be best for casual Geocaching. The new GPS would probably be used for other outdor activities too. So if you want to help a fellow cacher out then please let me know what you think.

    Thanks Renopanner

     

    ICQ 317804.

    Northern Nevada

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    As if his rear end wasn't cracked already.. I have been working mega overtime hours since the company I work for is extremly busy this time of year (Sherwin Williams).. So I haven't had much time to go caching. Sucks huh? I was hoping maybe all us Reno Cahers could get together and do a picnic sometime this summer? Would be a good way for everyone to get to know each other.. What do you think about this idea? I will have to try and find your cahce once it gets approved.. Time for bed..

     

    Chris (Renopanner)

     

    ICQ 317804.

    Northern Nevada

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    I was going through my closet looking for my maps of the Reno area and found my Nevada Map Atlas . I knew I bought this book for some reason. It has very very detailed maps of the complete state of Nevada in it. So now when I get ready to seek a cache I will have to check the book to see if there are any alternate routes in and out. If anyone is interested in checking the Atlas out let me know and I will send a scanned copy of a page or two. If you want to buy one for yourself I got mine at the Nevada DOT office across from the DMV downtown Reno..

     

    On another note: Stellartrinity is kicking my butt on finding all the caches..

     

    Chris (Renopanner)

     

    ICQ 317804.

    Northern Nevada

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    Im planning on doing some caching next weekend if work permits. This will be my first outing. I would to hear from some of the Local Reno cachers as to which caches are good to learn on. I just reset my Magellan GPS and now im rearing to go.. Any input is welcomed.

     

    thanks Renopanner.

     

    ICQ 317804.

    Northern Nevada

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    I guess now I need to get my rear in gear and get to finding a few caches.

     

    Would anyone in the Reno/Sparks areas mind me tagging along on a few hunts? Just so i can get some experience under my belt?

    So What's it take to get a ham radio licence?

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    I think the other two have summed things up pretty well. All I know is I have been licensed since late 1992 and love every minute of the time I spend on the radio. As for your second question you asked

    (What about the mobile ham radios, what kind of range do they have?)

     

    It depneds of what band of radio your refering to. A 2 meter radio is the most common rig used today. (most everyone has one) and just working radio to radio (simplex) you can cover a decent range and still carry on a good conversation.

    If you use a repeater you can double or even quad droople your talking range. And now they link repeaters world wide with the aid of the internet by using a system called IRLP (irlp.net)

     

    Hope this helps out. I'm still learning more about Amateur Radio everyday myself.

     

    Happy Caching... 73's de KA7CJH Chris

    GPS setup for Geocaching

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    IM not sure what format you'd call this. My coordinates are 39.38.33n 119.50.25w ..

     

    Maybe I should find my GPS' book and read it?

     

    I have a Magellan 2000 XL and only have a few waypoints in it. I took it out today scouting potential cahe spots in the desert behind my house. (Reno,Nv)..

     

    I welcome any input good or bad on how I should best set this GPS up.

     

    Thanks for the input so far..

    GPS setup for Geocaching

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    IM not sure what format you'd call this. My coordinates are 39.38.33n 119.50.25w ..

     

    Maybe I should find my GPS' book and read it?

     

    I have a Magellan 2000 XL and only have a few waypoints in it. I took it out today scouting potential cahe spots in the desert behind my house. (Reno,Nv)..

     

    I welcome any input good or bad on how I should best set this GPS up.

     

    Thanks for the input so far..

    GPS setup for Geocaching

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Is there a standard setup all Geocachers use? Are we all using the same datum (WGS-84)? Nautical or Statute miles? I ask because I was loking for maps inmy area on the internet and used my home's coordinates and I didn't get any map. Im setup for wgs-84 datum, nautical miles, and I have plotted my location on an aeronautical sectional. Am I doing something wrong ? icon_confused.gif

    GPS setup for Geocaching

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Is there a standard setup all Geocachers use? Are we all using the same datum (WGS-84)? Nautical or Statute miles? I ask because I was loking for maps inmy area on the internet and used my home's coordinates and I didn't get any map. Im setup for wgs-84 datum, nautical miles, and I have plotted my location on an aeronautical sectional. Am I doing something wrong ? icon_confused.gif

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