+dadandluc Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 How do I find caches that are using this? I ordered one and am going to use it in one of my Caches. Just was wondering if there is a way to search Chirp caches? I would like to see how it works before I get mine. Quote Link to comment
+msrubble Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Sure. Since you are a premium member, do a pocket query. In the section for Attributes to Include, select the wireless beacon attribute . Quote Link to comment
+dadandluc Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Sure. Since you are a premium member, do a pocket query. In the section for Attributes to Include, select the wireless beacon attribute . Got it! Thank you very much msrubble! That works perfectly indeed.I would have never figured that out without help. Quote Link to comment
+Lieblweb Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Do you have a 'chirp' compatible GPS?? (had to mention it...just in case). Not all GPS's have chirp capabilities Quote Link to comment
+dadandluc Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Do you have a 'chirp' compatible GPS?? (had to mention it...just in case). Not all GPS's have chirp capabilities yes I do... I will make sure when I post my cache I mention that is a chirp cache to make sure people know. Quote Link to comment
+uxorious Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just curious. Can you find a cache with the chirp if your GPS doesn't have chirp capabilities? Quote Link to comment
+Lieblweb Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just curious. Can you find a cache with the chirp if your GPS doesn't have chirp capabilities? No.... CHIRP is a wireless signal that only chirp capable GPS units can receive. When you get within close range (20 feet for example) of the chirp device, your GPS will receive the signal. Depending on how the CO has it setup....The chirp signal can be a message or a new set of coordinates. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just curious. Can you find a cache with the chirp if your GPS doesn't have chirp capabilities?No.... CHIRP is a wireless signal that only chirp capable GPS units can receive. When you get within close range (20 feet for example) of the chirp device, your GPS will receive the signal. Depending on how the CO has it setup....The chirp signal can be a message or a new set of coordinates. Note that some chirp caches are set up so that there are alternate non-chirp ways to get the information you need. So you would need a chirp-capable device to get the information from the chirp signal, but you can also complete the cache the "old-fashioned way" without a chirp-capable device. Quote Link to comment
+MI_CO Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wow, I live under a rock. Never heard of or knew what a chirp cache was until I read Lieblweb's reply! Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 yes I do... I will make sure when I post my cache I mention that is a chirp cache to make sure people know. The Guidelines and the Help Center should be thoroughly read before placing a cache. Hiding a Geocache http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=19 Help Center → Hiding a Geocache → Review Process: Hiding a Geocache http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=303 1.18. Beacon Geocaches In geocaching, a beacon is a wireless device that transmits a brief message, needful to finding a geocache. Cache owners, please observe the the following requirements: All geocaches that utilize a wireless beacon must have the "beacon" attribute (pictured above) on the geocache page. If the cache owner does not provide an alternative means of finding the geocache, it must be listed as an Unknown geocache. A beacon can be listed as a type other then Unknown, if seekers can find the geocache without being able to receive the beacon's message. Intermediate waypoints using a beacon should be designated as "Stage of a Multi-Cache" Cache descriptions may mention NFC (Near Field Communication) or the "Chirp" (a specific beacon) only if the text is brief and does not have overtones of promotion, marketing or advertising, as per our commercial guidelines. Names of GPS companies and compatible models of GPS units are not appropriate on a geocache page. There are no plans to add a beacon geocache type. B. Quote Link to comment
+SirDonB Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 So does this mean that if a smartohone is capable of NFC that you can recieve the Chirp signal? If so, How as I have a few of these caches around me and they will be the only ones I can not find yet. I have downloaded all the related apps I could find to best give me the chance at the one I have closest to me. Is there anything I can do to recieve the signal without having to go out and purchase another GPSr? Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've tried three chirp caches. The first one was very quirky. Weak signal and we had to be in one spot to get it. Second one was dead. Never got any signal. Third one, we got a good strong signal from a distance. They seem to be quirky. I have eTrex 30 which does receive chirp signals. Quote Link to comment
+msrubble Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So does this mean that if a smartohone is capable of NFC that you can recieve the Chirp signal? Nope, the Garmin Chirp is a proprietary use of ANT+. It is not the same as NFC, which is in some phones, cameras, and GPS units. A "wireless beacon" cache could be either Chirp or NFC, although I personally have not seen any of the latter. Quote Link to comment
+dadandluc Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've tried three chirp caches. The first one was very quirky. Weak signal and we had to be in one spot to get it. Second one was dead. Never got any signal. Third one, we got a good strong signal from a distance. They seem to be quirky. I have eTrex 30 which does receive chirp signals. Hmmm.. interesting.. I just got a chirp,and am having many issues with it. (see other post called returning chirp) I would say the one I got is definitely "quirky" Quote Link to comment
+dadandluc Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've tried three chirp caches. The first one was very quirky. Weak signal and we had to be in one spot to get it. Second one was dead. Never got any signal. Third one, we got a good strong signal from a distance. They seem to be quirky. I have eTrex 30 which does receive chirp signals. Hmmm.. interesting.. I just got a chirp,and am having many issues with it. (see other post called returning chirp) I would say the one I got is definitely "quirky" Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Based on comments in the one chirp cache I've done (which I did using the alternate non-chirp clues), the chirp signal is blocked by metal. So metal objects like fence posts, lamp post skirts, or signs can block the signal. And attaching a chirp to something with a magnet is a good indication that you may have problems with chirp reception. Quote Link to comment
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