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lakehouse21
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Joined: Oct 11, 2011
Topics: 11 / Replies: 43
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RE: SurvCE comp irons from Plats

I use the C&G command of "manual traverse" enter point number, bearing, distance, zenith angle...

6 years ago
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RE: Just got my Carlson cr2+ Total Station

I too have a Geomax Zoom 90 and as JustASurveyor points out the only time I use main interface of the instrument is to go through the adjustment and c...

6 years ago
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RE: GNSS receiver recommendation

I've used the IG8 from Igage since May, 95% off the NYSNET network, and sometimes as base/rover with a Carlson BRX6 (engineer friend's rover)... Works...

6 years ago
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RE: cleaning question

This is going to sound strange but try some "deep woods off" bug repellant...I mean it does take permanent marker off just about anything. Including y...

7 years ago
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RE: I got fired....

Paul E, post: 450614, member: 10807 wrote: So if the 'boss' doesn't pay you for a day, your ok with that? If the employee gets paid, so should the off...

7 years ago
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RE: I got fired....

lakehouse21, post: 450612, member: 2751 wrote: I probably had 10 hours of field and 3 hours office to figure out there was a 10'+- overlap. Actually n...

7 years ago
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RE: I got fired....

Paul E, post: 450607, member: 10807 wrote: But did you get paid for the time spent, if any?Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk I probably had 10 hours...

7 years ago
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7 years ago
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RE: Let's play "outfit a survey business".

I started my business in 2011 with a $500 computer, $1500 Cad software, $2500 used Topcon, $150 metal locator from eBay, a field book, and everything ...

7 years ago
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RE: Arrrgggggg!

I replaced my plotter after I found out the print heads were going to cost $400, bought a new HP T120 for $720 on amazon and it's been great.Acquired ...

7 years ago
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RE: Retirement Options for Solo Surveyors

I have gone down the path for buying up two solo operations. One of them was in business since 1977 the other since 1984. Both had excellent reputatio...

7 years ago
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RE: Ancient occupation?

Followed this old Patent Line that was established around 1772. Original description was from the King... Stone wall in some places was 6 feet tall.

9 years ago
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RE: how long were you an I man before a party cheife

First summer out of college I found myself on the end of a chainsaw. Second and third summers I ran the gun and a crew. After college (2005 and beyond...

10 years ago
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RE: Alum tripod

Thanks for the input. Might be a Christmas present to myself.

11 years ago
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11 years ago
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RE: Best Surveying Truck?

Two years ago I had to replace my truck. It's replacement was a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Getting about 20mpg with the new pentastar engine. The d...

11 years ago
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12 years ago
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RE: How much?

When I left my last job as an Instrument man I was making $17.50, I left and took a pay cut, needed more experience to get licensed.

12 years ago
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