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i-ben-havin
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Joined: September 25, 2012 7:39 am
Last seen: March 26, 2025 2:27 pm
Topics: 68 / Replies: 427
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RE: Are there still surveyors that don't use drones?

Been fascinated with photogrammetry ever since Florida turned surveyors into “photogrammetrists” in the late 1990's via statute. Started with studying...

4 months ago
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RE: Elevations - RTK vs Levelled

@va-ls-2867 Just asking for a friend... (Many apologies for hijacking this thread) When observing 20+ satellites (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou), and w...

2 years ago
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RE: Bronco Sport

@jon-payne I also had another 2017 Jeep Wrangler, but it was the Sport model. The gearing is completely different on the Sport. I got around 20 mpg on...

2 years ago
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RE: Topcon VR vs Carlson BRX7

I have owned Leica, Trimble, Carlson and Topcon. The only brand I no longer have is Topcon. My Topcon would lock every where and it would lock quick. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Bronco Sport

@jimcox Averages 16.7 mpg, but its geared very low. Mine is the 2017 Recon version with electronic switches to lock all four wheels, and to disengage ...

2 years ago
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RE: Bronco Sport

All my boundary work is done out of a 2 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Sometimes, I pull an ATV behind it if the going gets too bad. I don't like big hon...

2 years ago
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RE: Topcon VR vs Carlson BRX7

Currently using Leica GS18, Trimble R12 and Carlson BRX7. Needed another setup. Bought another Carlson BRx7. Get the idea? Don't like spending money u...

2 years ago
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RE: Calamity of a survey

My suggestion... Years ago, I set the corners (in a county in which mine was the only survey business in the county) where the deed directed them to ...

2 years ago
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RE: Keuffel & Esser display case?

@la-stevens That's exactly how I made my prints from 1965 to about 1975

2 years ago
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RE: Kansas has changed the requirements for licensure

Growing up in the Ocala, Gainesville area of Florida, I can remember the surveying company owners being very well known, successful and prominent men ...

2 years ago
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RE: Alabama studying Associates degree and 2 years experience for Land Surveyor license

@chuckh_02 Nail>>>>Head Growing up in the Ocala, Gainesville area of Florida, I can remember the surveying company owners being very wel...

3 years ago
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RE: Controller Software: I've heard of Carlson, Microsurvey, as well as each manufacturer's respective software. Is there anything else out there?

Will X-Pad run...Leica GS18? Carlson BRx7? Trimble R10/R12?...GNSS receivers? Or will it only run Geomax?

3 years ago
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RE: Survey Nerd

Which dimple is the actual true point?

3 years ago
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RE: Field Procedures for Setting Boundary Monumentation by GNSS

@shawn-billings I admire your courage sir... (you realize this is likely flirting with blasphemy and banishment with the survey perfection masters her...

3 years ago
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RE: Field Procedures for Setting Boundary Monumentation by GNSS

@bstrand Won't do anything for real world positional accuracy, but it will make your points look pretty for relative accuracy in case someone starts ...

3 years ago
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RE: The Dude With 9 Lives

Had a similar experience with a pressurized 12" PVC water main. Guy was using a probe rod looking for a 12 inch water pipe. Due to the unexpected shal...

3 years ago
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RE: Basic Behavioral Procedures in Court for Surveyors (or any other reason for you being there)

Exhibits can be handy. Aerial photographs, Government Township plats. Your map. The other surveyor's map. Use enlarged aerial imagery of suitable scal...

3 years ago
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