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drilldo
drilldo
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Joined: April 5, 2014 11:45 am
Last seen: March 18, 2026 8:45 pm
Topics: 59 / Replies: 266
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RE: I need some help with calls to coordinates

> That's a really bad idea on several counts. In regards to just two: first; finding the likely location of a section line is rarely an easy task ...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

Ultra rapid vs Rapid> WAAS is the opposite of "autonomous". WAAS uses corrections determined at a network of base stations (usually at FAA ATC faci...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

WAASThanks for the replies. I was aware that they were datums.I guess what I was trying to say is if I specify NAD83 SPC in my data collector it is do...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

WAAS> WAAS is better than that. You're probably comparing NAD83 to WAAS coordinates. WAAS is in ITRF, not NAD83. The difference is several feet. &g...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

Ultra rapid vs RapidOut of curiousity I resubmitted the file today and compared the rapid vs ultra rapid solution.There was a difference of .009' on t...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

> >> > > > What I really would like to know is if there is a certain time that if I close my file before then I can for sure get a s...

12 years ago
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RE: OPUS time frames

OPUS time frames,You're Kidding Right ?Thanks.No not kidding.I know they have hiccups from time to time and I know when they get high demand things ar...

12 years ago
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12 years ago
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RE: TSC3 Fine vs Coarse Stakeout

When you are on the stake out screen on the data collector hit options. Go to page 2 of the options under display. You will see display mode (surveyor...

12 years ago
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RE: Poll - How many here are not surveying?

I am not a surveyor. I primarily do other things like drilling and other geo things which require precise locations of where I am at. I currently have...

12 years ago
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RE: Things that can go wrong, with RTK GPS

I have never had it happen but I often wonder about if you accidently connected to someone elses's base and didn't realize it. Obviously you would ha...

12 years ago
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RE: Locators

I have spent countless hours using a Schonstedt. Never had any complaints about it. Never tried anything else to compare it to.

12 years ago
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RE: 12volt Batteries and chargers

Here is an image of what I am concerned about having a vehicle close to my base.

12 years ago
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RE: 12volt Batteries and chargers

> From looking at skyplots in the Northern Hemisphere I'd think parking off in the distance on the North side where you'd potentially expect to blo...

12 years ago
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RE: RV

> If you are out of Three Rivers, Texas, I'm sorry. I worked in Beeville for a few months and am in Victoria now.I have worked out of all three of ...

12 years ago
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RE: Surveyor->Landman career advice

I guess you can't edit messages? I typed that last one on my phone and auto correct screwed it all up. Very hard to read and doesn't even make sense. ...

12 years ago
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RE: RV

I work on the road a lot. Probably spend 150-200 nights away from home a year. I have thought about an RV but it seems like more trouble than it is wo...

12 years ago
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RE: Surveyor->Landman career advice

I will take a stab at this one. I know lots of landmen. Some are really good at what they do and many have no idea what they are doing. You would be s...

12 years ago
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RE: Dealing with large clients

> As being the owner of a company this deals almost 90% strictly with Fortune 500 clients (mainly 1-4 of the 2013 list) my advice is that 10 days i...

12 years ago
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