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i'd just typed out a long post and then the page crashed all i wanted to say was that Sensei TSKC adopted me for the day. There is no way I would have found any of these caches. I just didn't have a clue what I was looking for. Sensei was very helpful showing what to do and what to look for. For anyone not sure of what they're doing I would highly suggest posting here Many thanks to Sensei TSKC

Sorry for the taking so long to reply. Thank you all for your help and posts. I went out today to find another cache (http://stats.guk2.com/caches/osgb_cache_details.php?wp=GCMGXQ) but again had no luck. I'm kinda happy with the accuracy of the gpsr now, at least this is common amongst all of you. I've posted in the adopt-a-newbie thread so I hope to have some help soon. Thanks again

Well so far so bad. We've now tried 2 caches and had no luck both times. Would anyone be free to give us a little help? We're in Finchley, North London Thanks

Liane, thank you for the spoiler picture. I clicked on that when I was looking at the description but the picture came up very small and I didn't venture any further. How did you manage to get the picture so large. I'm guessing (from your link) that you didn't save it to your computer and then zoom in. Had I seen that picture beforehand I might have had more of a chance I was disappointed at 21ft accuracy; I thought it would be more accurate. I guess that if I knew more about the cache itself I might have tried to look in the vicinity and see if I could see it. One thing that I do remember about the gpsr when I was looking for it. The circle which sits on the map indicating how accurate it is (well, this is my understanding) seemed very large, larger than 21ft on the map (even taking into account the scale). Is there something else I haven't done? When I think about it now it wouldn't seem like an accuracy of 21ft. I've just checked my unit and it's definitely set to WGS84. I guess I have to leave it out and let it get a lock. The only problem is that I don't have a garden (i'm in a flat)..... Are you guys honestly able to find a cache from the description if you were plonked in the right area? As in directed there by your gps. I really appreciate the advice in registering and getting someone experienced to show me the ropes, but i'd really like to see if i can work it out on my own first - that would be my last resort! It seems like its going to be good fun, just need to find a cache first!

Thank you all for your (very quick) replies I didn't know about the WGS84 datum thing, i'll have a look tonight when I get home. I picked this one as from what I could see on the description, it was a fairly large box and fairly easy. I know the place a bit so knew roughy where I should be looking. But when I got there it was SO inaccurate that I really didn't know where it would be. The wood is pretty small but being so new to the game I wouldn't have a clue where it might be. I went for a little wonder around the wood to see if I could spot anything but didn't have any luck. I was hoping the gpsr might take me to a rough spot but it was more of a rough area I'll try leaving it out in the same place for a while to see if it helps. My problem is that because it was first time i didn't really know what i was looking for. And being in a wood there are lots of places to hide things! Thank you also for being so helpful and welcoming me!

I recently bought a 2nd hand Garmin Etrex Vista C on ebay. Great condition etc etc I went out on the weekend to find my first geocache and had no luck whatsoever. I went to find this one - http://stats.guk2.com/caches/osgb_cache_de...s.php?wp=GCWCR9 Its nice and local, is big and looked relatively easy. When I got there I couldn't get a good lock on the gpsr. I can't remember exact details but I think I had about 3/4 satellites locked, if not more. The accuracy at best was +/- 21ft. I was completely out in the open and it was a very clear day. I knew I was close because I drove to a place to park very close (looking at a map). When I got there the circle on the map on the gpsr showing its accuracy was way outside where i was and the cache itself. There was no way I could find it, it just wasn't accurate enough. I was disappointed to say the least. I was expecting much more. From what I could see the WAAS on the unit was enabled. I'm not sure if that helps or not. It just wouldn't get anymore accurate I walked around a bit and even went in the woods to see if it changed. It did - +/- 40 odd ft can anyone help? Does anyone know why this happened?

Wow, thanks! That was quick and to the point! Now I can get cracking.... thanks again!

I've just bought a Garmin Etrex Vista C and would like to go geocaching. How do I enter the coordinates of the geocache into the unit? Do I have to use my personal computer and the enclosed software with it? Thanks