> I tried to plan the survey so the control points are no more than 10 miles from the wells since I know that can reduce accuracy and requires...

Your questions indicate that you may be in way over your head. Accurate transfer of orthometric heights via GPS isn't a trivial undertaking. If you'...

> Why But to flat out deny servicing one of their own collectors? I just don't get it.At some point the cost of maintaining the spare parts, speci...

> You need the receivers to have firmware that supports PPKThanks, Kent -- I wasn't aware that the PPK firmware was an option.

> Is there a way to use 2 of the receivers as base and rover?The 4600 isn't equipped for RTK, so you're not going to get any real-time results from...

perlMost of the custom computing I've done is written in AutoLISP, because it's the one language I'm most familiar with. However, if I were to make m...

> I use that type rasp on wood, but sure don't know about metal??Though not the best tool for removing hard metal, a good rasp will handle mild ste...

> My software should be subject to my wishes, not the other way around.You need to embrace Trimble's philosophy, to wit: "If you want to use our h...

I looked around but couldn't find a definitive answer to the question. My best guess is that the 5800 uses the same antenna as the R8, and that the 5...

Need to move this to Survey-Related Category> For that matter, why was the center corner left out of the vast majority of original surveys?Setting ...

I stand correctedThe update was about a 10-minute download for me. If I didn't have a reasonably fast Internet connection, I guess I'd find someone w...

> I think what happens is that Trimble does not issue patches for updates, but gives you a complete new program anytime they make any change.The up...

> Our warranty expired at the end of August so I haven't checked it out but that does seem to be a bit much.Can v2.80 be installed (and still work!...

my woodPerry, you make heating the house look like a full-time job!

E&O, $1M/$2M on $200k gross, $1k deductible: $2,883.00 (CA; March, 2012).General liability ($1M/$2M) with surveyor's instrument coverage, don't re...

> what hapened to your tripod feet?It looks like they have weights on them. Is it that windy there?

> What is it (in law)?It's a restoration of the corner location. When established by the BLM on Federal land, it may be legally binding. When est...

> They are both good vests but in my opinion, the lighter version is better.What makes the lighter one the better choice?