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Gary Hickman
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RE: What is the standard way to handle the errors introduced to descriptions, with rounding of numbers?

30 courses and miss closes by 0.64', that sounds pretty good to me. I would probably distribute the error equally between courses, unless there are ce...

8 years ago
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RE: Can't swing a knife like I used to.

I spent a couple of years working for the BLM breaking down sections on the west coast. Really got good with a machete. Now after 35 years running my ...

8 years ago
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RE: GPS under canopy

I recently purchased a couple of Carlson BRx6 GPS units. I now get fix under, or near, canopy where I never could before, but you had better have some...

8 years ago
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RE: Robotic Total Station

I also have used the Sokkia SX series robot and had the same issues with communications. After some real frustration with the Sokkia, When decided to ...

8 years ago
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RE: Mounting Data Collector to ATV

3/4" PVC pipe with various bends then zip ties and a couple of guy wires to stabilize it from bouncing too much. Use quick release mount on the pipe.W...

8 years ago
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RE: Security of Robot or GPS Base Station?

I use a GPS Network Rover when possible. When I need to use a GPS Base in a sketchy place, I'll place the base on a magnetic mount on the top middle o...

8 years ago
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RE: Essential tools for Surveyors

The usual stuff as everyone else plus >> Benchmade pocket knife, right angle prism & Leica Disto Laser (with camera and tilt sensor).

8 years ago
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RE: Does anyone have any experience with the new Topcon GT or Sokkia IX robotics?

Used the Sokkia SRX for awhile. Was impressed until it started having communication issues. Ended up with a Carlson CR2 Robot using Survce and haven't...

8 years ago
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RE: Carlson Surveyor2 with Geo Option?

When buying a new data collector, it is a no brainier to get the Geo option. The Geo option will speed up the robotic search time required to "lock". ...

8 years ago
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RE: GeoMax Zoom80 + SurvCE v5.0 + Power Search

I've have the Carlson CR2 (Geomax Zoom 90) and recently used the power search which resulted in the instrument turning circles non-stop. The fix was t...

8 years ago
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RE: GeoMax Zoom80 + SurvCE v5.0 + Power Search

Peter Kozub, post: 415333, member: 375 wrote: Hi AllI have the same experience as you Jim and Zammo power search has it fits and small window atr smal...

8 years ago
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RE: Trimble 5600 Series Antenna Options

I loved my Trimble 5603, but finally retired it. Finally got fed up with all the battery, radio, cable issues. Bought a Carlson CR2 Robot (Geomax Zoom...

8 years ago
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RE: Trimble Trimax vs Leica Tripods?

Dutch Hill is coming out with a new tripod this spring, it is really nice. I think they will be setting the new standards for tripods.

8 years ago
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RE: Robotic Total Station

I recently purchased the Carlson CR2 robot with the Mesa2 data collector (same as the Carlson TC2) running Carlson SurveyPC and couldn't be happier. I...

8 years ago
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RE: How do I create an Autocad 1 to 1 Scale Drawing from a Terramodel File?

It is a shame Trimble killed Terramodel. Terramodel made the best contours ever. I had to retire Terramodel when I couldn't get it to run on my Window...

8 years ago
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RE: magnetic locators

I have used the "Subsurface" locators for about 3 years. Their new POLE models are absolutely fantastic. Although Schonestedt makes a really good unit...

8 years ago
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RE: Carlson Surveyor2 with Geo Option?

The geo option on the new Carlson data collectors assist in the search function. There are two ways that SurvCE performs a search 1) Power Search 2) A...

8 years ago
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RE: Panasonic FZ M1 - long range bluetooth

I highly recommend the Carlson RT3 (same as Mesa2) tablet running Windows 10 and SurvPC. Very fast and efficient data collector, and the cost is compa...

8 years ago
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RE: Panasonic FZ M1 - long range bluetooth

ease, post: 403990, member: 1584 wrote: Finally got one of these. It's working great with ts12 and radio handle got out about 900' which is almost dou...

8 years ago
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