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- 30 May 13 6:24 am
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: Munzees!
- Replies: 400
- Views: 153452
Re: Munzees!
Of the 220+ I have captured to date, 99% take approx 3 secs to capture, Only 1 has proved really akward, It was placed in a dark area and the light feature of the Munzee app was insufficient. I used a headtorch to provide sufficient illumination. Am running Android 4 with a 8 megapixel camera. Unlik...
- 29 May 13 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: Munzees!
- Replies: 400
- Views: 153452
Re: Munzees!
Like others, I generate a GPX file of the munzees I want, Place that GPX file into a GSAK database, then merge Munzees with my Geocache database. I use different icons to differentiate between Munzees and Caches, Load the lot into my Garmin Dakota 20 and use that to locate Munzees, I only use my pho...
- 12 April 11 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: Waterproof pants
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6869
Re: Waterproof pants
Otherwise any rain will drip down your pants, pass under your gaiters, and eventually run into your boots.
Also, when it starts to rain are you going to waste time taking your gaiters off, or just quickly put your pants over the top.
+1 for over
Kevin
- 24 April 10 8:24 am
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Nearmap Images
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11231
Re: Nearmap Images
High resolution Nearmap images now cover the area:
Tallarook, Yea, Alexandra, Marysville (part), Broadford and Wallan
Kevin
Tallarook, Yea, Alexandra, Marysville (part), Broadford and Wallan
Kevin
- 19 April 10 9:45 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Software problems - Dakota 20
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2690
Software problems - Dakota 20
Dakota 20 owners need to be aware that recent software updates - namely Version 2.80, can result in the GPS freezing when you try to save a track. Software version 2.90 was meant to fix the issue, but some owners still report the same problem. http://garmindakota.wikispaces.com/message/view/home/228...
- 10 April 10 6:28 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Nearmap Images
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11231
Nearmap Images
For those that live in areas mapped by this company. http://www.nearmap.com/nearmap/photomap-coverage.aspx The resolution of these images has to be seen to be believed. The data appears to be free for personal non commercial use "Free Personal/Community Licence Our Personal/Community licence, which ...
- 16 January 10 7:52 am
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Garmin Custom Maps
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4404
Garmin Custom Maps
Garmin Custom Maps — a free and simple process that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your compatible outdoor handheld device. Garmin Custom Maps are created using Garmin map drawing technology to georeference map images and effectively download a printed or electronic ...
- 14 January 10 2:33 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Which GPS Dakota 20 or Oregon 300
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3377
Re: Which GPS Dakota 20 or Oregon 300
The Dakota 20 is a 3 axis Electronic compass.4. Electronic compass (2-axis vs 3-axis)
The Dakota 20 is smaller than the Oregon 300 and is not suited to in car use.
IMO an ideal handheld GPS.
Kevin
- 13 January 10 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: endurance/geocaching events...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5496
Re: endurance/geocaching events...
Reason i ask is I've been feeling a niggle to do something endurance-wise this year] http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCZ1RW Still unfound http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCPA8G Only 1 finder http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCKVXM Again ...
- 10 January 10 6:29 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Garmin compass calibration
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11069
Re: Garmin compass calibration
Have been using my Dakota 20 for a few months now and love it. In that time I have calibrated the compass 3 times. I have found that when in compass mode the needle will have more swing than in GPS only mode, except when you stand still or move slowly. Once standing still there is almost no movement...
- 29 October 09 10:04 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: Newbie thread: Which Garmin handheld GPS to buy?
- Replies: 241
- Views: 270737
Re: Newbie thread: Which Garmin handheld GPS to buy?
Has anyone tried the Dakota 20? I love my Dakota 20 - in effect a baby Oregon Its smaller size and less screen resolution may put people off but for bushwalking - its ideal. If you want to use it as an in car unit - its too small Meredith likes the 3 axis tilt compensated compass - no more trying t...
- 10 August 09 5:12 pm
- Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
- Topic: GARMIN DAKOTA 20
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9017
Re: GARMIN DAKOTA 20
Just purchased a Dakota 20, My previous GPS was a 2002 Etrex Summit. The Dakota weighs 5gms more than the Summit, and is roughly the same size (not shape) The functionality and mapping is a huge upgrade from the Summit, most impressed. This unit is small and light enough for bushwalking. With GPX fi...
- 26 July 09 8:06 am
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: Cache / Hikers log hybrids
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2221
Re: Cache / Hikers log hybrids
I have walked the Gammon ranges for the last 20 yrs and can attest to their beauty and the difficult walking involved. Also I had a cache "A ridge too far" placed in the Gammons for some years. I retrieved that cache due to the drought, but have been told that recent rains have made walking possible...
- 21 July 09 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: 1817 Days all alone
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9381
Re: 1817 Days all alone
A cache doesn't have to be in the middle of a desert to feel all alone. I have a cache WITHIN 200KMS of Melbourne CBD, that has been unfound for 1000 days now :!: :!: :!: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCZ1RW Even my drive by cache http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.a...
- 20 June 09 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
- Topic: Geocaching and Epirbs
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10133
Haven't upgraded yet - waiting for a few months to see if the price falls after the initial clamour to upgrade. I believe that although the 121Mhz beacons are not recognised by satellite, but passing aircraft will still be able to pick up a signal. Useful if in an area like the Vic Alps which is on ...