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jhframe
jhframe
@jim-frame
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Joined: July 1, 2010 10:44 am
Last seen: October 15, 2026 6:34 am
Topics: 465 / Replies: 7012
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RE: Mini 360 prism

I tried a full-size Leica 360 prism but quickly retired it due to weight in favor of a Leica GMP101 miniprism.?ÿ I use the mini for everything except ...

9 years ago
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RE: Thoughts on 1099 Independent Contractor

How can you work under a licensee yet still claim to meet the IRS rules for independent contractors??ÿ As I understand the IRS process, they look at c...

9 years ago
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RE: Survey History, The Jacob's Staff, and compass

Get a heavy hickory hoe handle or post hole digger handle, put a small straight fork or point on one end and the knuckle joint on the other. That's wh...

9 years ago
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RE: All NDGPS sites to close by 2020

all remaining 38 NDGPS sites will close and cease broadcasting The FR entry says that they'll stop broadcasting, but it stops short of affirmatively s...

9 years ago
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RE: DSWorld quirk

Did you try enclosing the crossing number in single quotes??ÿ That seems to work in WinDesc.

9 years ago
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RE: Trimble 4000 verses Hemisphere 320

The Hemisphere receiver is a recent-generation product, while the Trimble 4000 series is over 20 years old.?ÿ Although I own a bunch of 4000SSi and 40...

9 years ago
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RE: Carlson Surveyor2: Transformation problem

Definitely saved me at least once.?ÿ That's a good idea, and I've actually done it once or twice.?ÿ But being lazy by nature, I tend to just push the ...

9 years ago
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RE: Carlson Surveyor2: Transformation problem

If I 'overwrite' though, it changes the current .crd file??ÿ Yes.?ÿ It's a little unnerving -- if you make a mistake it can be challenging to straight...

9 years ago
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RE: Carlson Surveyor2: Transformation problem

I often translate and rotate point subsets in my Surveyor+ without trouble.?ÿ Are you sure you have Overwrite Existing Point IDs checked??ÿ If you hav...

9 years ago
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RE: base station processing

I don't have a magic bullet, but I'll offer these notes: You're going to have to figure out how to deal with CORS movement, as well as the movement of...

9 years ago
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RE: Charging for control

P.S.?ÿ I can't remember the last time I used a baseline for topo control.?ÿ In these days of ubiquitous CAD, I figure that coordinated control points ...

9 years ago
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RE: Charging for control

If you had shown sufficient survey baselines, benchmarks and set monuments on the map, then there is no need for a phone call.?ÿ I should clarify that...

9 years ago
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RE: Charging for control

If the request comes from a good client, I'll usually provide enough control information to support the work without charge.?ÿ Depending on my sense o...

9 years ago
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RE: Florida International University Bridge Collapse

AvE /Boltr is one of my favorite YouTube channels. ?ÿ

9 years ago
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RE: My new Javad-LS

Thanks to Sean Joyce for pointing me too the photos I was looking for: Of course, if antenna placement is really an issue, the Triumph-LS will accept...

9 years ago
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RE: Leveling procedures/observing sequence

Personally, I'm happiest with BF, so that's what I stick with. ?ÿ

9 years ago
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RE: My new Javad-LS

Putting the receiver on the antenna mount can be rough on them.?ÿ Another guy posted a photo of a shock-protected mount for his LS, though it's probab...

9 years ago
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