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by KevL
07 October 07 7:32 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Difference between datums
Replies: 6
Views: 2592

Thanks for the responses. My efforts at plotting caches on the maps suggested they were very close. As for google, I tried there first and found many excellent sites with very in depth discussions into various ellipsoids and how they differed but nowhere could I find something as simple as 45cm to t...
by KevL
07 October 07 1:12 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Difference between datums
Replies: 6
Views: 2592

Difference between datums

A quick question for those who know. I've picked up a couple of new 1:25000 QLD maps recently. They use the GDA94 datum. Geochaching Aus and Geochaching.com both use WGS84 as does my Gps. From a couple of quick conversions there does not appear to be much difference between these datums. My question...
by KevL
26 September 07 1:27 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Garmin Etrex Legend
Replies: 14
Views: 4302

I believe the Windows software you require is img2gps. A google search will reveal download locations. The software is free. For Linux use QLandKarte. Although limited to 8meg, this still allows me to load all of South east Qld, from north of Bundy , west to Chinchilla and south to and over the bord...
by KevL
25 September 07 7:58 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: New - want to geocache with my kids - what else do I need?
Replies: 34
Views: 10801

No licence is required to use Shonky maps. You need a licence to install garmins Mapsource software. You don't need Mapsource. Img2gps?? will transfer maps to the unit The is a post on this site and also on gpsaustralia.net regarding a method of getting mapsource legally/ on your computer without a ...
by KevL
25 September 07 7:50 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Garmin Etrex Legend
Replies: 14
Views: 4302

An etrex Legend is what I ended up buying as well. The mapping capability is somewhat limited by memory and screen size but it is a great benefit in finding "unknown" geocaches nearby when hunting down a target cache. Download shonky's excellent mapset and your ready to go. As far as the units capab...
by KevL
26 August 07 7:54 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Best GPSr for a Beginner to buy
Replies: 6
Views: 2435

In addition to the above, check carefully what comes with the GPS. The Legend comes with the pc cable whereas some of the cheaper units do not. The cable costs $30 odd. The cable makes adding waypoints sooo much easier. Shop around for prices, especially online as prices vary enormously. I have a Le...
by KevL
06 August 07 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: How to Order your Geocaching Bumper Stickers
Replies: 61
Views: 17230

Mine also arrived today. Look great. Very fast.

Thanks Ian and Penny

Kev
by KevL
01 August 07 3:32 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: How to Order your Geocaching Bumper Stickers
Replies: 61
Views: 17230

Envelopes and money for 10 posted yesterday.

Thanks
Kev
by KevL
18 June 07 2:59 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: GPS assistance requested for a newbie!
Replies: 38
Views: 10714

I note that the Garmin eTrex Legend (which would seem to aferage about $260 - not the colour screen version) has 8megs of internal memory for maps etc - is this enough for your average map sizes etc? is this expandable with a slot? Forget the 8mg version of the legend. Better to get the legend CX m...
by KevL
18 May 07 11:49 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Linux software
Replies: 29
Views: 8499

is this it==> http://qlandkarte.sourceforge.net/ That would be the beast. Kev Late edit: There is slight bug mentioned on the page above. When the program is first opened there i no map window on the right as there should be. If you grab the right side of the window with your mouse and drag left yo...
by KevL
18 May 07 6:44 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Linux software
Replies: 29
Views: 8499

Linux software

G'Day everybody, new here so be gentle. I'm only new to geocaching, 6 found, using an Etrex Legend. One of my first problems was I use Ubuntu and there is very little software available to communicate between linux and garmin gps's to manage maps and waypoints. I instaled win xp in Virtual box and b...