+res2100 Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 (edited) It's those thing-a-majigs and do-hickies protruding out of the outside of a satellite that sends the signals down to earth to our GPS receivers. Edited June 20, 2006 by res2100 Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 It's those thing-a-majigs and do-hickies protruding out of the outside of a satellite that sends the signals down to earth to our GPS receivers. So, I was right.. it's a sending antenna! Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 (edited) It's those thing-a-majigs and do-hickies protruding out of the outside of a satellite that sends the signals down to earth to our GPS receivers. Jeez... tough to pick between an "antenna" and "those thing-a-majigs" I'll go with the "thing-a-majigs" since there are more than one. It is, in fact the antennae array on a new Lockheed Martin Global Positioning Satellite IIRM Go ahead "doo-hickie" -er Res! Edited June 20, 2006 by TrimblesTrek Quote
+1701eh Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Well done TrimblesTrek! Your Turn... OK, What is it? It's what the inside of GCTZZF looks like when opened properly. Just adjust it the right amount now and you'll know the coordinates to the final! Quote
+res2100 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 To continue on with the picture theme...what model of GPS is pictured below... Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 To continue on with the picture theme...what model of GPS is pictured below... Explorist XL. dave Quote
+northernpenguin Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 To continue on with the picture theme...what model of GPS is pictured below... Explorist XL. dave Yup, I'll bet you're correct on that one. Quote
+res2100 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 To continue on with the picture theme...what model of GPS is pictured below... Explorist XL. dave Correct...your turn. Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 What range of latitudes do the orbits of GPS satellites travel through? Quote
+1701eh Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 What range of latitudes do the orbits of GPS satellites travel through? I'll take a stab at it... 160 degrees? Quote
+Hard Oiler Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Based on what my satellite screen looks like and a vague memory my guess would be that they range between 55 North and 55 South for a total range of 110. Mind you if true my GPSr wouldn't be very accurate at the poles . Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Based on what my satellite screen looks like and a vague memory my guess would be that they range between 55 North and 55 South for a total range of 110. Mind you if true my GPSr wouldn't be very accurate at the poles . That is correct. You're up. dave Quote
+Hard Oiler Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 That is correct. You're up. dave Amazing! Here's one for the map readers. If you see the following symbol on a Canadian topo map what would you expect to see at the location? Quote
+northernpenguin Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 That is correct. You're up. dave Amazing! Here's one for the map readers. If you see the following symbol on a Canadian topo map what would you expect to see at the location? I'm not sure, but I'd imagine it's a lock for boats. At least it's shaped like the ones at Fenelon Falls. - northernpenguin Quote
+Hard Oiler Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 I'm not sure, but I'd imagine it's a lock for boats. At least it's shaped like the ones at Fenelon Falls. - northernpenguin You're absolutely right Your turn NP Quote
+Couparangus Posted June 27, 2006 Author Posted June 27, 2006 Where you be at, NP? You have 24 hours and then I'm going to ask the next question. Quote
+northernpenguin Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Where you be at, NP? You have 24 hours and then I'm going to ask the next question. Ok ok ok. Field Day is finally over. Q: According to the rules set out in 1967 - what type of Atom is used to define the International System unit of time (SI)? This is very helpful for those "Atomic Clocks" that the GPS system relies on.... Quote
+TOMTEC Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Sesium? <sp?> He he, you mean Cesium... Sesium is the element that causes seizures TOMTEC Quote
+northernpenguin Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Sesium? <sp?> Yup! I'll give it to you. Cesium it is. Here's the technobabble: "a second was defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 cycles of microwave light absorbed or emitted by the hyperfine transition of cesium-133 atoms in their ground state undisturbed by external fields." Over to you C-A..... you still get to make good on your threat to post the next question after all Quote
+Couparangus Posted June 28, 2006 Author Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) I apoligize fer my bad speling! Here's a question about the true originator of Geocaching, and some would argue the reason for pasta in Italy, Marco Polo. Q: What is the phrase he allegedly uttered on his death bed? (I'll accept anything that's close or in the same spirit) Edited June 28, 2006 by Couparangus Quote
+1701eh Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I apoligize fer my bad speling! Here's a question about the true originator of Geocaching, and some would argue the reason for pasta in Italy, Marco Polo. Q: What is the phrase he allegedly uttered on his death bed? (I'll accept anything that's close or in the same spirit) Don't let them play silly games with my name... Quote
+dragonflys Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 my high school history is blurry but was it I didn't tell you half of what I saw Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 my high school history is blurry but was it I didn't tell you half of what I saw To complete what he said: "..Because you wouldn't believe me anyways!" Quote
+Couparangus Posted June 28, 2006 Author Posted June 28, 2006 I liked Keith's and Tony's answers, but unfortunately they were both incorrect. However, Dragonflys got it right! You're up! Quote
+dragonflys Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? I liked Keith's and Tony's answers, but unfortunately they were both incorrect. However, Dragonflys got it right! You're up! Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? A geocache? Quote
+1701eh Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? I liked Keith's and Tony's answers, but unfortunately they were both incorrect. However, Dragonflys got it right! You're up! A 'drop' Quote
+res2100 Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? Post Office? Quote
+bwmick Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? Post Office? Town Gossip!!! Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? A dead drop box.... I remember this from my days as an international spy. This is different from a drop dead box, more commonly known as a coffin. Quote
+dragonflys Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 right on TT, still in use today Russian accused British of using this in January. Over to TT I got a good laugh form theit answers too... Next question: What is the name of a place where people can pass items or information without have to meet each other? A dead drop box.... I remember this from my days as an international spy. This is different from a drop dead box, more commonly known as a coffin. Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 right on TT, still in use today Russian accused British of using this in January. Over to TT Sloppy Seconds... Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? Quote
+Couparangus Posted June 29, 2006 Author Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? This is a trick question. Nobody has ever walked on the moon, its a conspiracy! (and besides, the moon is made of cheese as evidenced by the holes in it) Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Some guy in blue tights with the letter "S" on the front of them. Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? Who's on first? Did I win? Did I, did I?? Hey, wait a minute. What do these have to do with the posted topics? Hmmm.... Edited June 29, 2006 by Couparangus Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Hey, wait a minute. What do these have to do with the posted topics? Hmmm.... Well, Armstrong and Lindberg both flew, so there was some technology used..OK, maybe the only technology for Armstrong was Hollywood special effect. Hitler? I dunno...maybe we'd have been rid of him sooner if we plopped a GPS bug on his jeep! Quote
+res2100 Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Sloppy Seconds... Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? Buzz Aldrin (I had to ask my wife) No Clue...I will guess Charles Lindbergh again. The blonde guy who signed Germany's surrender after Hitler offed himself. Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Sloppy Seconds... Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? Buzz Aldrin (I had to ask my wife) No Clue...I will guess Charles Lindbergh again. The blonde guy who signed Germany's surrender after Hitler offed himself. Drumroll... # 1 correct # 2 Nope... I think he was too scared to do it again # 3 Blonde guy... nice try! Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 right on TT, still in use today Russian accused British of using this in January. Over to TT Sloppy Seconds... Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? 1 - Buzz Aldrin 2 - Felix Waitkus 3 - Karl Dönitz I admit, I had to look 'em up! Quote
+res2100 Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Drumroll... # 1 correct # 2 Nope... I think he was too scared to do it again # 3 Blonde guy... nice try! 2) The first thing that came to my mind yesterday was Amelia Airheart. I can't think of any other names. 3) I am pretty sure he was blonde (Oh wait, not all Germans are blonde )... Ok Heinrich Himmler...just a guess. I can guess a few others too. Quote
+TOMTEC Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 I admit, I had to look 'em up! To quote the guidelines... No cheating now, that includes Googling for the answers! So, did you use Google or Yahoo? Since Yahoo was not explicitly named, you may be in the clear, though I doubt it... That ruling will have to be left for our illustrious quizmaster to make! TOMTEC Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 I admit, I had to look 'em up! To quote the guidelines... No cheating now, that includes Googling for the answers! So, did you use Google or Yahoo? Since Yahoo was not explicitly named, you may be in the clear, though I doubt it... That ruling will have to be left for our illustrious quizmaster to make! TOMTEC Actually, I used a *cough*dictionnary*cough.. I was just trying to get the game going.. Quote
+TOMTEC Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 I admit, I had to look 'em up! To quote the guidelines... No cheating now, that includes Googling for the answers! So, did you use Google or Yahoo? Since Yahoo was not explicitly named, you may be in the clear, though I doubt it... That ruling will have to be left for our illustrious quizmaster to make! TOMTEC Actually, I used a *cough*dictionnary*cough.. I was just trying to get the game going.. Hmm, a dictionary eh? Interesting, that would probably classify as a personal reference device... good for verifying the spelling of words (like *cough*dictionnary*cough* ) I see nothing wrong with that! TOMTEC Quote
+LeGodFather Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 dictionary.. in french (my first language) it's dictionnaire.. that's where the typo comes from. Quote
+bwmick Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 I used to have two languages but I couldn't afford to keep them both so I had to give one away to a good home bwmick Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 right on TT, still in use today Russian accused British of using this in January. Over to TT Sloppy Seconds... Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the moon. Who was the second? Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Who was the second? Adolf Hitler was the first fuehrer of the Third Reich. Who was the second? 1 - Buzz Aldrin 2 - Felix Waitkus 3 - Karl Dönitz I admit, I had to look 'em up! #1 correct #3 correct Quote
+TrimblesTrek Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Drumroll... # 1 correct # 2 Nope... I think he was too scared to do it again # 3 Blonde guy... nice try! 2) The first thing that came to my mind yesterday was Amelia Airheart. I can't think of any other names. 3) I am pretty sure he was blonde (Oh wait, not all Germans are blonde )... Ok Heinrich Himmler...just a guess. I can guess a few others too. #2 correct Quote
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