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RE: New Methods for Invert Measurement

@jim-frame Fair point.?ÿ However, many of the people asking for our services do not state the required accuracy/precision/methodology.?ÿ We simply no...

4 years ago
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RE: New Methods for Invert Measurement

@lukenz I checked mine against a wall about 15m away.?ÿ I did the following: -held it steady on my desk -shot the bottom of the wall -shot the top...

4 years ago
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RE: Ladder for fences

@jimcox Well, some of us do: "Right to enter land, buildings 6 (1) A surveyor or a person in the surveyorƒ??s employ while making a survey may, (a...

4 years ago
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RE: New Methods for Invert Measurement

Nobody uses just a straight disto??ÿ I use the following, but cheaper ones are available: There are much cheaper ones that have the tilt option so ...

4 years ago
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RE: Leica TPS powering from car battery/ own cable

@john-putnam As someone who currently runs a 5600 from a car battery, John's advice is spot-on.?ÿ Unless you're looking to bulk up by carrying a car ...

4 years ago
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RE: Faro Focus 70 or Leica BLK360

@dougie Thanks for that.?ÿ If you don't mind sharing, what's your general workflow w/ it??ÿ What software are you using??ÿ Are you using one of the f...

4 years ago
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RE: OPUS Error 1020

@larry-scott What software is he using to generate the RINEX from the BIN file?  What antenna is he using?  We use the S320 weekly and have...

4 years ago
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RE: Possible new purchase on the way (scanner)

@beuckie   Convincing the boss of the upfront cost.  Loved scanning at the old job.  

4 years ago
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RE: Does Your State Still Have an Apprentice Route to Licensure

Georgia allows it with "Experience acceptable to the Board".?ÿ Good luck with that. Andy This, technically, is also true in Ontario.?ÿ That being s...

4 years ago
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RE: I hate my vest...

@dave-karoly This. I use the Viking survey vests.?ÿ They're not particularly great (ie. I usually have to buy another $40 one off of Amazon every 3 ...

4 years ago
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RE: MEO or LEO - Whats the big deal? UK Invests in OneWeb for SBAS

@jim-frame If they rideshare on a SpaceX launch, their cost to orbit would be considerably less than when the initial constellation went up.  If...

4 years ago
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RE: MEO or LEO - Whats the big deal? UK Invests in OneWeb for SBAS

@paul-in-pa Unless that was a term of the negotiation--why would they?  Great Britain decided to leave.  That has benefits and consequences...

4 years ago
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RE: Best woods robot

If you already have a Leica/Carlson RTS w/ SurvCE, you may want to try enabling the GPS Assist. ?ÿ I have had decent luck in brush w/ the 5600 RTS.?...

4 years ago
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RE: I'm sure this couldn't create any problems

Cuts are set in sidewalks all the time here in Ontario.?ÿ Usually just as an offset from the actual bar; sometimes as the actual monument if the build...

4 years ago
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RE: Civil 3D on a Laptop?

Currently running: ?ÿ Lenovo Legion Y720 Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 NVMe Samsung SSD boot drive WDC rust disk for storage/apps Intel Core i7-7700HQ...

4 years ago
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RE: Surveying Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

@norman-oklahoma Yes, it does largely depend on where you live.  I was going downtown to, well, downtown.  Suburbs to downtown are a whole ...

4 years ago
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RE: Field Note Retension

@beuckie It's also a Canada thing.  We even have websites where you can buy other surveyor's field notes from: Just one example.  Our st...

4 years ago
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RE: Surveying Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

When I worked for the City of Toronto, it would take me about 55 minutes to take the subway and then bus transfer to get to work.?ÿ I once tried it wi...

4 years ago
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RE: Phantom 4 pro PPK

Keep in mind the added weight will decrease your flight time. I believe a member here, lee, had that PPK unit but found the decreased flight time lim...

4 years ago
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RE: Suggestions for Robotic Total Station

As a caveat--I believe the 1200 (non-plus) series uses the 1100 series "glass" which is also no longer supported by Leica.?ÿ Great guns, but a similar...

4 years ago
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