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slave2bacon



Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:57 pm    Post subject: Do you have a GPS?? Reply with quote

The club may have an opportunity to help a land manager map existing trails. We would need GPS units for a 1-day effort. Please post up if you'd be willing to let the club borrow it for a day. Make and model too, if you know it.

You will be glad you did.

Thxs!
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Riceball



Joined: 01 Nov 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:54 pm    Post subject: GPS Reply with quote

I have a Garmin etrex legend, it needs an older computer to link up to..
9 pin serial connector not USB
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slave2bacon



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It should still work - thanks Steve.
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cfury



Joined: 02 Sep 2006
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Location: Saugerties

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pete - I've got a Magellan Explorist 600 that can be used. It doesn't have the greatest battery length (2-3hrs. before recharge) but if you talk nicely to it I'm sure it will treat you right.
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robdamanii



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where's being mapped?

I've got an Edge 305 that can be imported into any mapping software out there (.gpx file) so that may work.
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slave2bacon



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent - thanks!
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robdamanii



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what's the mapping? Anything fun?
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tom church



Joined: 20 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Depending on the day I may be able to get you a mapping grade Trimble Packpack unit. It runs sub-meter accuracy but I will have to process the data and get it back to you. I can supply the data in just about any format you need it in, including CAD, Point Files and Shape Files.

I can also create topo maps from the USGS DEM Data. 10' accurate in most places and it can be as good at 2' accurate.

I am a land surveyor and this is what I do on a daily basis so if you need anything let me know.

Tom
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exbmxer



Joined: 29 Mar 2008
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Location: Poughkeepsie

PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tom, I'm a GIS technician/analyst/educator. I'd be glad to work with you on maps if that's necessary or helpful. As for GPS, I only have a Garmin recreational unit, though it is one of the newer ones with the high sensitivity receiver, Garmin's answer to the SiRF chip.
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diver



Joined: 05 Jun 2008
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:43 am    Post subject: GPS Reply with quote

Pete,You can use my Garmin 201.If you need help with anything let me know. Hank
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slave2bacon



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's great that we have so many well qualified people that ride bikes. I cant say what the project is yet but if it happens I'll put the word out to the club. Thanks.
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Riceball



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lower the cone of silence!
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