cuff&stuff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 is there a way i can use my gps to measure a straight line from a to b and run a fence line? would it be better to use a compass? thanks Link to comment
JohnX Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Strech a string from point A to point B? That's how I have always seen it done. You could also use a transit if you had one but you would need two people to use it effectively. I usually get 20' to 30' accuracy with my eTrex Legend. That is way off for a fence. The accuracy, or lack of, of a GPS is one of the things that makes geocaching a challenge. Link to comment
Stony2008 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) It really depends on the type of GPS you have. I usually just reset the track log on my etrex legend and start walking. It should tell you how many feet you have walked. Edited March 3, 2005 by Stony2008 Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) A hand held GPS like we use for geocaching is not accurate enough for this task. Neither is a compass. Edited March 3, 2005 by Renegade Knight Link to comment
+Team Tigger International Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Laser level will shoot a straight line, then just measure it with a tape. Wulf Link to comment
cuff&stuff Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 yeah, figured laser was the way to go. thanks folks. Link to comment
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