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kevinfoshee
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Joined: January 9, 2014 8:39 am
Topics: 20 / Replies: 127
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RE: So, you want to be a surveyor?

"...snow half a leg deep.." Either someone's exaggerating or the Arkansas winter of 1838 was much worse than usual. (or else he's very short)

9 years ago
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RE: Survey Pro 5.7 seems to be creating an autonomous base setup

I don't know if we're using the same version of SurveyPro (my last update was 2014); but I've had the same issue. Did you set your projection or just ...

9 years ago
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RE: Reduced RTK Range?

I tested for continuity with an ohm meter (set to beep). My brother held one test lead on the center of one end. I did the same on the other end. Movi...

9 years ago
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RE: Reduced RTK Range?

Thanks for all your help. I found a short in this cable for my Base Radio antenna.

9 years ago
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RE: Reduced RTK Range?

tovio1037, I'd love to have another GPS setup just like this one. However, I'm saving my money for a used Robotic system. I'm not really a "GPS" Guy. ...

9 years ago
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RE: Reduced RTK Range?

Thanks. I'll check my connections. There is a coaxial-to-BNC adapter between the radio and antenna. I'll take a look at that. Lee D. What's wrong with...

9 years ago
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RE: My Javad Report, so far.

Jim in AZ, post: 350991, member: 249 wrote: Not a good idea... Shots should be at å±90å¡ angles I hate to veer off topic, but...I prefer straight-lin...

9 years ago
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RE: Can you ID this Survey Marker?

You can't tell by the picture; but it's about 3.5" in diameter.

9 years ago
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RE: Something I want my RTK GPS to do

I'm in Hot Springs.I use OPUS quite a bit. I don't usually have any trouble getting 9 or so CORS sites for an OPUS-RS solution. Even if you couldn't g...

10 years ago
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RE: Would you buy a used total station off eBay ?

Right or Wrong; I've done it.I try to buy from surveyor's or surveying companies. Just ask a few simple questions and you'll find out right away. Most...

10 years ago
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RE: AutoCAD vs BricsCAD

I too (like most surveyors I know) am fed-up with AutoCAD. I made the switch to Draftsight Pro. I like it, but It doesn't have 3D capabilities. We hav...

10 years ago
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RE: RFI: Total Station Recommendation

Thanks, Dave. I think the negative comments I've been hearing are aimed at the Nivo Series.

10 years ago
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RE: RFI: Total Station Recommendation

I've been advised to stay away from Nikon for reflectorless. I'm wondering if that only applies to the Nikon Nivo's or the NPL series as well. What is...

10 years ago
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RE: FEMA Elevation Cert. for out of state firm?

My understanding was that they send me the form with the site information already completed. Then I complete and sign the "Surveyor" portion. I figure...

10 years ago
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RE: Best practice for tagging iron pipe property corners?

Where do you get your pipe monuments?My caps fit over a 1/2" rebar or inside a 3/4" pipe...so that's what I set. 1/2" rebar work fine if you drive the...

10 years ago
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RE: Shopping for bipod legs... Anyone heard of site pro?

I respectfully disagree. I've used Seco and Sokkia. My experience is just the opposite. My Seco was cheap and poorly made. It did not hold up well. My...

10 years ago
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RE: Forced Centering aka Leap Frogging Traverses

"4. With target on prism pole when certain obstacles are in line of sight I could simply raised the pole to have clear sight. With tripods I am limite...

10 years ago
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RE: Solo Surveying

I Would start small. you can get by with a conventional total station and a bi-pod for you prism-pole. Obviously, reflector less is better; but, twice...

10 years ago
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