WM5: Cachemate v Geoscout
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WM5: Cachemate v Geoscout
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ghiribizzo
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yob kulcha wrote:
ghiribizzo wrote:

Version 1.1.1.20132 Update release today! Twisted Evil

Where from? I've tried Navstation, Pocketgear & Handango. The latest version I've fond is 1.1.0.15519


Cool From 'the man'. After "yeah but no but" emails and "I want it to do..." requests I got a personal update on Sunday evening after the dismal performance.
I'm happy with what it does now, so far it's reliable too!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The aforementioned GeoScout updates are now on the download site - registered users got emails today.

Just an aside - it contains a handy instant position converter for Lat/Lon; OSGB; UTM; MGRS.

Put in any value and when clicked the others magically appear.
Who uses MGRS? Don'tknow
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

More updates in GeoSout!
The latest version (for me!) includes the following:
* Distance to the cache will use the current GPS position if this is
available
* You can optionally view all nearby caches on the map via a new
"tap'n'hold" menu option
* The GPS track has been made thicker so that it shows up better.
The latter was very thin and thread-like but better than the crumb-trail on the Garmins.
So... Schiehallion again tomorrow with more untried technology!
Eugene; the map and compass...just in case! Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ghiribizzo wrote:

So... Schiehallion again tomorrow with more untried technology!
Eugene; the map and compass...just in case! Wink


Hope it goes well. We'll be expecting a full report if you survive...er...sorry...I meant, when you return.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It worked OK for 7hrs + today! Still a little teething trouble in that it should be able to show nearest caches from wherever you are when the GPS is in use and defaulting to distance from 'home' co-ords when the GPS is off. However 'The Man' is aware and I'll keep y'all posted...
Now - I found a YK CD in a cache today. Dare I put it in a CD player? Rolling Eyes Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ghiribizzo wrote:

Now - I found a YK CD in a cache today. Dare I put it in a CD player? Rolling Eyes Laughing


Crank up the volume - all the way to number 11 Shocked Shocked
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

At the risk of hi-jacking my own thread, yes, we did whilst caching today and now can't get the darn 1st and last tracks out our head.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Shocked
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyway... Geoscout doing exactly what is required. 'Refreshing' the cache list puts them all in directional order from where-you-are; any caches that are on the map currently displayed also appear in blue.

Well worth the small amount of money asked. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ghiribizzo wrote:
Anyway... Geoscout doing exactly what is required. 'Refreshing' the cache list puts them all in directional order from where-you-are; any caches that are on the map currently displayed also appear in blue.

Well worth the small amount of money asked. Very Happy


Sounds like I'll have to look at this software again. Especially since I'll be putting my Garmin in for repair soon (the usual rubber-seal-coming-off problem).

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