James,The jest of the point was that unless you are aware of how you want to convert to ground the DC is not going to be able to do it for you.My poin...

> All the pc surveying software that I know about has a feature to reduce the coordinate file to grid or vice/versa. Simple fix.John,I have never s...

Dirk,I think you have to run the the ATX1230 with an RX1250, or at least that is that is what I have been told over the years.

I hate to ask a stupid question, but if you have access to place the targets then why can't you just use a rod and prism?I have used the chalk paint f...

I want one.This would be a great teaching aid.

> I'm not a Leica guy, but I seem to remember others posting about a code or something that you have to purchase to run them with non-Leica hardwar...

Stay away from pool companies, too...A couple of years ago we staked out a soccer field for the local high school. There was at least a 3 foot grade ...

> While not a common place to start, prison can sometimes be a jumping off point for a stellar career. It was for Chris.Back when I was fresh out o...

Roadhand,We are using the Amberg system. Amberg recently released an IMU for their system which could possibly work on slab track. The trolley is gr...

I do a considerable amount of work for the railroads, both design and construction. It really depends on what they are looking for. In most cases, t...

Arnel,GeoCom is a $950 option for the 1200 and $750 for the TS15. If you are planning on using anything other than a Leica data collector you will ne...

What is this weekend you speak of?

Aaron,What are the distances between points? Anything over 500 feet and a one-way vertical is never very reliable. That being said, I can take recipr...

> 12" diameter sonotubes are light, and inexpensive. I use 4 of them in the back of a Trailblazer. PVC pipe is good too, but more costly.I use 4 4....

> The replacement was $380. I asked why it was so expensive, and he said partly because it's an 18" wheel, but mostly because it has a steel belt ...

Schwab gets all of my business with the exception tires for our race and rally cars. Hell, I even have them our brake and suspension work as well. T...

I have a little cordless Dremel that works great in concrete. I'm not sure how well it would do in stone

> In Yswami's thread on Blunder and Error Detection Procedures, there is some discussion on Zenith Angle and Slope Distance, Horizontal Distance et...

Paul,Not to rub it in but it was 15.....Celsius and sunny here in Seattle.

Geometric Datum 2022 replacing NAD 83(2011)It is my understanding that the original group of adjustments to NAD83 were to accommodate better/more obse...