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RE: Android Tablet in Car

Verizon just recently added plans that no longer charge for tethering. It was my biggest gripe with Verizon. Glad they made the change. It promotes mo...

12 years ago
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RE: So, how do the pros do this?

So, how do the pros do this?>Set up over Bound!> For what it's worth, the previous statement about "99.99% of the surveyors don't set up over mo...

12 years ago
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RE: So, how do the pros do this?

> I thought I read something about how in Texas you are virtually compelled to set up over all the monuments or it's not a true survey. That might...

12 years ago
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RE: Public Thank you to Dean Goodman...So much good information

Carlson did good bringing him and SurvNet in. Very good software, and you are right, he provides great support along with Donnie Stallings (IIRC). I n...

12 years ago
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RE: "Found and accepted"

:good:considering that monuments are so highly regarded in the dignity of calls, it makes sense to describe the clearly.

12 years ago
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RE: "Found and accepted"

P/C w/#### WTH?Robert,I'm good with a legend describing those abbreviations. I've seen way too many plats that don't include a legend though. And cryp...

12 years ago
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RE: "Found and accepted"

P/C w/#### WTH?Do surveyors really abbreviate that much on a plat? I had no idea what a P/C was until you mentioned "pin and cap". Even "pin and cap" ...

12 years ago
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RE: Coordinate-Only surveying

I will add this. If I find an original land grant corner (your version of a section corner) in a distant, remote location and determine accurate coord...

12 years ago
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RE: Coordinate-Only surveying

I guess the best answer I have for you is the stand by "It Depends" (which we so routinely come back to, it seems).Here's a for instance:We surveyed 2...

12 years ago
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RE: Possible Nomenclature for Scale (Modified) SPCS

Absolutely, Tom.In reference to shortening the scale to 6 places, this has to be done when the modified system is created. It would be extremely hazar...

12 years ago
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RE: In Adjsuting SPC About 0,0, What is Your Scale Factor @ 0,0?

Sorry, You Are Scaling Distances From 0,0 to Project SitePaul,I'm still not sure what mustard we're trying to cut. Can you elaborate?

12 years ago
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RE: In Adjsuting SPC About 0,0, What is Your Scale Factor @ 0,0?

If You Have No Scale Factor At 0,0, Then You Are WrongMan, I'm humbled by that. Water under the bridge. Hope you found a solution to your question.

12 years ago
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RE: In Adjsuting SPC About 0,0, What is Your Scale Factor @ 0,0?

If You Have No Scale Factor At 0,0, Then You Are Wrong> I guess if everybody does it wrong exactly the same way, overall results will be consistent...

12 years ago
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RE: Loyal's Geography Lesson

Kansas is a bit of a shocker.I've got to admit Kansas is a bit of a surprise. I only remember the flat parts. Maybe I slept through the relief (probab...

12 years ago
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RE: In Adjsuting SPC About 0,0, What is Your Scale Factor @ 0,0?

Paul...Not really helpful to the discussion, old friend. A project combined factor is common. Technically speaking what you describe is correct for in...

12 years ago
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RE: Loyal's Geography Lesson

that's really cool!

12 years ago
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RE: Possible Nomenclature for Scale (Modified) SPCS

For What Logical Reason Do You Scale About 0,0 Or TheThe principle behind scaling a system is to apply some scale factor to offset the onerous combine...

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