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    Poll: How Many Geocachers Have Laptops For Field Use?

    in General geocaching topics

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    I'm working on a rather unique geocache idea that would require use of a laptop computer. To get an idea of practicality, I'm asking how many geocachers own laptops that they can take with them and use while out hunting?

     

    Thanks!

     

    I use GSAK and Delorme Street Atlas on my older Dell in the Jeep when I travel or geocache. That's about as far as it goes...my old Palm IIIc follows me into the field. i just upgraded from a MeriPlat to a Garmin 76cx so i will probably use autorouting on the Garmin rather than the laptoop.

    All Finds Pq

    in Website

    Posted

    Mine ungrayed itself tonight, as well. All seems to be happy and smiley-face. :lol:

    Mine is still gray this morning and is scheduled to run tomorrow (11/17) in the evening.

    All Finds Pq

    in Website

    Posted

    It shoud automagically turn off after the last time its run.  Did you press the button at all to generate it?  ( I know your post doesn't make it sound like you did, but I got to ask. )

    I just got one last night, and I did nothing to generate it. I think it's been exactly a week since I triggered my first one.

     

    I have the same problem....I now get the My Finds PQ every 7 days and there is no way to shut it off. The Add to Queue" button is grayed out and will not allow me to deselect it.

     

    I love the feature and mine was accurate...I just want to be able to stop it!

    Batteries

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I bought 2250mA-Hr batteries from http://www.batteryspace.com/ at a very reasonable price and get between 10 - 12 hours from them. I also keep a car charger with me just in case I run out. The battery bar reads about 75% when fully charged in my Magellans.

     

    I have also found that "depleted" AA batteries from digital camera will give me about 6-8 hours in my Meidian Platinum or SproTrak....so don't throw them away....use them in your GPS. I get friends to save them for me.

     

    http://www.geocities.com/frog_prince_n_princess/index.html

    Cross Listing Of Caches

    in Website

    Posted

    I would not include references to caches on one site in a cache listing on another site. If I want to find a cache listed on a particular site, I will search that site for caches in the area where I intend to hunt.

     

    I believe each cache is a unique "individual" and do not feel identical caches should be cross listed on two or more sites.

     

    I enjoy physical caches...the woods, getting messy, and putting my hands in places the Princess would never go. The Princess enjoys finding as well as creating ideas for Locationless caches...as long as she doesn't get dirty! :ohttp://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?II...96c&LID=6583655

     

    We enjoy the benefits offered by two sites as they meet our needs and keep us both interested in the sport..."together".

     

    There is plenty of "GeoTerra" available for everyone, or all ages and abilities, to hide caches and have fun finding them. :o

     

    FP&P

    http://www.geocities.com/frog_prince_n_princess/index.html

    GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife)

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    There is no limit to the number of databases you can have.

    Come on, that long integer or what ever has to run out sometime (doesn't windows limit you to 65535 items in a list box?).

    Just wondering how all of you create these massive pocket queries (like an entire state). Do you do it in dozens of queries, or is there something I'm missing?

    For Virginia I have 12 PQ that I run on alternating days. Each is for 500 caches within a 500 mile radius. They can give a lot of duplication depending on the cache concentration in an area but the process seems to work well. For Locationless and out of state caches, I have a separate "Found By Me" PQ which I run whenever I locate one of these caches.

     

    My Christmas wish is to be able to download information when a cache is permanently archived.

     

    Clyde...thanks for a great product. GSAK has furthered my addiction!

    Placing Cache In A Wildlife Management Area

    in Northeast

    Posted

    There are several state maintained wildlife management areas in Virginia that I regulary visit. These areas provide public areas for camping, fishing and hunting. I would like to place a cache in an area where hunting is not allowed (locating it in the camping and fishing areas). The land is public state land and is not associated with any federal agency that does not permit geocaching. I am not aware of any restriction that the state has againt geocaching.

     

    What do the rest of you think about placing a cache at a wildlife management area. Have any of you ever done this or are you aware of other caches in such an area. Thanks!!! ;)

    Placing Cache In A Wildlife Management Area

    in How do I...?

    Posted · Edited by Cachette

    There are several state maintained wildlife management areas in Virginia that I regulary visit. These areas provide public areas for camping, fishing and hunting. I would like to place a cache in an area where hunting is not allowed (locating it in the camping and fishing areas). The land is public state land and is not associated with any federal agency that does not permit geocaching. I am not aware of any restriction that the state has againt geocaching.

     

    What do the rest of you think about placing a cache at a wildlife management area. Have any of you ever done this or are you aware of other caches in such an area. Thanks!!! ;)

    How do I enter my location in the profile

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I just created my profile and want to enter my location using longitude and latitude. The requested format (WGS48) is (N/S HDDD MM.MM)

    and(E/W HDDD MM.MM)(WGS84 datum). I know my location in DegDec. How can I convert it to the WGS48 format for the profile. I used jeep.com but it gave me nothing that looks like (N/S HDDD MM.MM). Thanks for your help and I look forward to geocaching with you all!!!

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