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Joined: October 22, 2014 2:06 pm
Topics: 11 / Replies: 645
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RE: BMs in Trees

I thought setting benchmarks in trees was the second most preferable location, after a large concrete mass, then Hurricane Michael hit. Don't set benc...

4 years ago
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RE: Preferred first job

Start large as possible and end on your own.

4 years ago
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RE: Old GPS job

@mightymoe Have never used GPS units the would not store collected data. Ten year old raw gps data has helped me tremendously over the years. 

4 years ago
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RE: Carlson Crashing - sort of

@a-harris   I have not connected my work computer to the internet in three years and it has worked fast and flawless; while my super powerfu...

4 years ago
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RE: Unbeliveable - Ligado Decision is Done, Move On

@stlsurveyor  By 'this administration' are you referring to The Department of Deference, The Department of Commerce, The Federal Communication Co...

4 years ago
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RE: The Best Tripod Ever

Wow, everyone likes the GST20's. I'll have to give them a try, as soon the three Dutch Hill's i've used daily since 1999 wear out.

4 years ago
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RE: Need a card reader/writer for Leica 1103+ Robotic

I used a $7 Walmart version like this from 1999 until last year for my 1103. ?ÿ

5 years ago
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RE: Apple or android for the surveying apps

Seven years ago that was going to be the next thing. Then widows changed platforms about a dozen times and said embedded handheld would be end of life...

5 years ago
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RE: Carlson compatible

TS 13, works like they were made together.

5 years ago
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RE: Essential Business form for putting in a work truck.

I just printed out the Executive Order and highlighed "Land Surveyors".

5 years ago
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RE: Things in your office that are no longer used

Acu-Arc, compass and Quad Map scale. I still use a Plumb Bob, Hand Level, HP41C and Compass.

5 years ago
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RE: Quick resection question

Ooh. I won't use a resection for instrument set up with less than four. Residuals may look good, but check points don't seems to match with.previous c...

5 years ago
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RE: Which Quality, Heavy-Duty Tripod to Purchase for Trimble Robot?

I have been using Dutch Hill Tripods for 21 years and love them. But they do not play well with Trimble's MagDrive.?ÿ

5 years ago
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5 years ago
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RE: My take on solo surveying

Only 2) fits me. Nowadays 1 out of 6 is considered good.?ÿ

5 years ago
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RE: How to break into working for yourself

@jim-frame Mine were Technical Writing and Local Flora.  

5 years ago
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RE: Dead 48GX

My HP41 will undoubtedly die one day also. I have begun to wean myself off with android emulators.?ÿ?ÿ

5 years ago
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RE: Beginner Equipment

@jerry-attrick I have been making maps since I was six years old, some of us just like it and it led to surveying. Others became surveyors and just h...

5 years ago
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RE: NEW FEMA CERTIFICATE DATED 2-21-2020 EXPIRES 11-30-2020 now on FEMA website

@stephen-ward Thanks Stephen, I have learned, the hard way, to listen to your Elev Cert Form advice. I have two to do next week. I hope they go bette...

5 years ago
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RE: Clark on Surveying and Boundaries

@jamesf1 Which is why they are such a valuable resource. I studied under Dr. Dave Gibson, loved him, but I don't survey like him. I have attended sev...

5 years ago
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