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john-putnam
john-putnam
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Joined: February 4, 2011 9:44 am
Last seen: June 6, 2026 1:13 pm
Topics: 81 / Replies: 2353
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RE: “What does a surveyor do?” Spiel

That would not work on the west coast. We've got counties that you could have a hard time doing that in a car.

2 years ago
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RE: RTK GNSS over cellular data link

I have not bounced up against the limit using four constellations and Leice 4G over UHF. As for the base ID, think of any given frequency as a crowded...

2 years ago
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RE: Looking for Leica 1” Instrument

Jim, I have a MS50 that I should probably get rid of. I has just been sitting around since I upgraded to an MS60. Located in western Oregon. John

2 years ago
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RE: RTK GNSS over cellular data link

Jim, When using a static IP address, it is pretty easy to set up a GSM base with Leica. It acts just like a radio vs an NTRIP server. It does have a...

2 years ago
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RE: GA52cx vs Maggie version

I've had an ML-1M for over 20 years. It works just as well, if not better, than my Schonstedt GA-72Cd which is the same vintage. As I recall, Subsur...

2 years ago
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RE: RTK GNSS over cellular data link

For the simplest approach to a GSM approach, the base will need a static IP address. That way you can broadcast directly from the base. With out a s...

2 years ago
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RE: Trimble 360 prism bubble calibration

I'm loving my AP20. For topo I'm amazed how many things I've been able to get without another setup just because I can lean the rod out a bit. It ha...

2 years ago
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RE: Point Layout Software for 3D Models

Not 100% sure, but I thought the current version of Captivate would import IFC files. You might want to check that out.

2 years ago
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RE: Really?

I think those specs are for distance measurements only. The MS60 data sheet states it will shoot a distance over 10000m to a circular prism, but the A...

2 years ago
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RE: There are 2 kinds of people in this world, my friend

I'm going to be the voice a dissent on this one. Stay with the Seco, I'm going back to them. As I posted back in 2020, I think they have a problem w...

2 years ago
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RE: Control/traversing Commandments?

Ditch the bi-pod. If you are truly worried about accuracy of your control, then utilize stable back sites and fore sites. And that is not a bi-pod, ...

2 years ago
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RE: GPS setup along interstate

why does it seem like no one else uses RTK over cell? It is just so much easier than having to worry about the radio coverage…. That had been my go-to...

2 years ago
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RE: Computer generated description

Let's not blame the computer, that's a user error. In fact, C3D can be used to weed out a lot of those calls automatically or semi-automatically if t...

2 years ago
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RE: GPS setup along interstate

Theoretically a base/rover RTK setup should be good for around 15 km, radios will be your Achilles heel. If you have access to a repeater radio you c...

2 years ago
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RE: Leica Captivate raw data file?

Can't help you there. I rarely use DTM surfaces for layout and when I have, it has been a relatively flat surface, so I just use the height offset. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Loading Coordinate System and Geoid files to TPS1200 Series?

The geoids need to be stored as GEM files. I've always used LGO or Captivate to create them by extracting my area of interest from the binary file. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Incorrect GEB221 battery level Leica TPS1200 series?

Went into the office. The off brand GEB 221 that works with my 1201 is from UpStartBattery dot com

2 years ago
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RE: Incorrect GEB221 battery level Leica TPS1200 series?

Its most likely a battery issue. Lithium ion batteries have an onboard chip that communicates with the devise/charger. If it is not programmed corre...

2 years ago
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