+robmat Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 How do I check to see if my gps is accurate------ on the computer preferred Quote Link to comment
+T.D.M.22 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Accurate is relative. If the cache is not at the co-ords it won't matter how accurate it is. If the hiders GPS is off, it won't help you. Most GPS units will get you within 30 feet, then depending on conditions you might get to 2 or 3 feet, but there things that affect a GPS that has nothing to do with the actual GPS Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 You can't really check the accuracy your GPS receiver "on the computer". The only way to check the accuracy your GPS receiver is to compare its readings against a known standard. In a sense, you're doing that every time you search for a geocache, but as T.D.M.22 indicated, you're comparing your GPS receiver to the one used by the CO, and you don't really know how accurate that one is. If you can find a local object (e.g., a benchmark) where the actual coordinates are known with great precision, then that would be a good one to use to test the accuracy of you GPS receiver. Quote Link to comment
+TheHarleyRebel Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 About 30 feet, but tree cover can make it bounce all over the place. Quote Link to comment
+TeamRabbitRun Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) At the bottom of the GeoCaching homepage, follow the link "Find a Benchmark". Look for the most recently-placed one in your area, and go find it. As everyone above said, accuracy is relative, but this'll be pretty good. ...Bill Edited March 24, 2014 by TeamRabbitRun Quote Link to comment
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