> I have a Schonstedt magnetic locator. It is one of the compact ones with the retractable probe, and fits conveniently in a nylon holster I wear ...

> This is true. And it's not the GPS chip in the phone you have to worry about. It's the cell radio pinging towers that gives your position away. T...

> It just seems odd to survey a feature on a neighboring house without their permission. No? Maybe I am just naive.If there is a height restriction...

People seem concerned about privacy but, when you carry a cell-phone, you are already being tracked.

First Earl Scruggs, then Doug Dillard and now Doc Watson. RIP Doc.

I have no idea what you guys are talking about. (Don't even have a dumb phone). Guess I better stick to my onboard Nikon DC or maybe go back to a comp...

> It should be........Settings.....>..Units ControlYes, change the PRECISION TO 0.00'And while you are in UNITS, change ANGLE to SURVEYOR'S UNIT...

> > Anyone have a guess on the age of an 18" white oak?I would say 100 years on the average.

> The contractor asked for control to be set for his calibration (he would pay) but they didn't seem interested (this is the second time with this ...

Just cut the tree down that it's growing through and count the rings on the stump.

You should have given them coordinates. I hear they are all the rage now.