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  1. Solved the problem -

     

    There is a Google Earth setting when you drop the track log on Google Earth to snap the altitude to the earth's surface. Uncheck that option and it works fine.

     

    I don't know if your log has GPS altitude or barometric, but FYI: GPS vertical (altitude) accuracy is much lower than horizontal accuracy. Expect, at best, +/-40ft accuracy for altitude.

  2. Hi guys. Whenever I use the Geocaching App on my htc Android phone the compass doesn't seem to work. I downloaded the c-geo app today and the compass works fine. Was the Geocache App a waste of money or is it just my phone. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks for any response.

     

    Have you tried both apps back to back? On my HTC Rezound, some times the GPS quits working until I reboot the phone. Because of this, I always check the GPS Status app (separate download) to verify the GPS is working and I have a good signal before going into any app that uses GPS.

  3. I bought a refurb nuvi, and while it worked great most of the time, I had an intermittent problem where the device acted like someone was touching the screen when someone wasn't. My belief is that the unit was returned due to this, the repair guy couldn't replicate the problem, and then they sold it to me as a refurb. :(

    The problem now happens frequently enough that I'm looking for a replacement.

     

    On the other hand, I've bought other refurb items (no GPSrs) that I've never had any problems with.

  4. Hello,

     

    I am still in Nevada, but will be home soon. I'll try some of the suggestions. Otherwise, I still have the receipt and will return the unit. Thanks for all the suggestions. Peoria Bill :>)

     

    The 62s is a great unit, though it does have its bugs. I would recommend getting your current one replaced since it so new.

     

    Like bamboozle mentioned, a bad GPX file could cause it to power off on it's own. Though that should be noticeable on your first boot after loading the file. Do you happen to use BirdsEye imagery? When I have that enabled, mine powers off all of the time. :/

  5. Look at the event calendar.

    On a geocaching.com web page, click on Community, then Events.

     

    As a fellow charter member (though I sadly never achieved the "charter member of the year" award), I know how to browse events in the calendar. ;) However, I don't have a particular date in mind and I don't want to look at every single event and try to guess if it is a large event. A lot of areas have large annual events that could be easy to recommend to someone from out of state. For example, if someone asked the same question for Colorado, I would mention the annual 4x4 event. New Mexico has the Valencia Fun day and probably others; South Dakota has the Black Hills camping event (and probably others), etc.

  6. Hi Splashy

     

    Thanks for your reply. I've taken your advice and disabled A-GPS. I went outside and it did connect, though a little more slowly than normal. So I'm guessing that, without that enabled, there would be no reason for any charges to be applied since it's not seeking out phone networks in any manner. It's just a little unsettling when that warning comes up.

     

    Thanks again,

    Mark.

     

    Does putting the phone into "airplane mode" disable the GPS receiver? If not, that would be the safest way to use it.

  7. I kind of miss those days.

     

    I always enjoyed reading the adventures of CCCooperAgency, loading the kids into the car and Traveling from Western PA to NJ to find 20-30 caches in a day.

     

    The 528ft rule was almost a moot point, as 1 cache in a park was enough. 2 or 3 would be OK if there where lots of hiking trails.

    And what happened to the philosophy, why place 2 or 3 caches, when you can make it a multi?

     

    I generally limited myself to one cache a day so I wouldn't run out of caches to find. So I supplemented my token 1 cache with as many benchmarks I could find in the area near the cache.

    I can still remember a time where there were 2 caches in the same park, but I forced myself to just go after one of them the first time I was there (even though the second one wasn't far away). It worked out well as I was able to return with a friend to introduce him to caching. So he got to find two and I got to find the one I skipped the last time.

  8. I don't visit the forums much, and rarely post, so I was surprised to hear about the interest in Charter Members. A few weekends ago, I was sitting around a camp fire in the middle of Michigan at a weekend event. There were old timers swapping stories, newbies asking questions, kids enjoying smoores and dogs hanging around waiting for the kids to drop their treats. Clear skies, warm temps and almost no bugs.

     

    The topic of how/when did you start geocaching came up and we all shared our stories. After I finished mine, a young guy across the fire and from across the state asked me if I was a charter member. Well, yes, I guess I am, I answered. He, for some reason, got pretty excited about that and went on and on about how few charter members were left. After a bit he asked me why I had kept up with geocaching for so long, and I had to ponder that a bit.

     

    My response? It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.

     

    Geocaching has given my family the opportunity to get outdoors and explore places that we never would have for any other reason. That story we started all those years ago is still being written, one cache log at a time.

     

    I had a similar discussion at an event last night. People were amazed that I had been caching for so long and that I'm still an active cacher. It is interesting how the sport/hobby has changed over the years. When people ask why I still do I tell them that I started caching because it made hiking more fun, and that's the main reason I still do it today.

  9.  

    From Post #10:

     

    "The policy went into effect on June 4, 2013 and will be applied beginning June 5, 2014. All purchases before this date will be covered by the previous returns policy. Just to clarify, beginning June 4, items purchased at REI.com can be returned within a year of purchase, except REI-OUTLET.com items that must be returned within 30 days of purchase. "

     

    Did you read that part along with the dates?

     

    Doug 7rxc

     

    Thanks! I missed that!

  10. Returns and exchanges now limited to one year, instead of lifetime. REI outlet items must be returned/exchanged within 30 days. Wear and tear is not covered.

     

    http://www.rei.com/help/return-policy.html

     

    I know a lot of folks have taken advantage of the return policy in the past to just get a new GPS every other year or so. Or boots. Or socks. No more.

     

    ...edit for spelling and grammar...

     

    What if you bought the item before the policy was changed?

  11. You need to set the battery type to "Rechargeable NiMH" in Settings > System > Battery Type.The 1.2 V Eneloops will work great in your Oregon.

    2 interesting points. The MH-C9000 charger does not seam to have any way of changing the voltage setting and the Eneloop batteries that are listed as 1.2 volts have 1.34 volts on them out of the box.

     

    I charged 2 batteries on the brake in cycle and they now have 1.43volts on them. Did I destroy 2 batteries?

     

    ~1.4V is a common charged voltage of a NiMH battery. 1.2V is just the nominal rating for the battery.

    Any decent modern battery charger can properly charge NiMH batteries.

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