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Posted by WebAdmin on Monday April 18 2011 - 22:40:21 | Read/Post Comment: 7 |printer friendly create pdf of this news item
GEOregon's "GEO 301"
Geocachers Exploring Oregon
presents
Geocaching 301 - GSAK Basics


Are you tired of punching coordinates into your GPS unit one digit at a time?
Are you a new geocacher who would like to find out about some great tools to help you get organized?
Do you want to have your GPS unit loaded and ready to go anywhere you roam?
Maybe you're an experienced geocacher who is willing to share your knowledge and team up with others to lend a hand?
Then we'd like to help you!!
WHERE AND WHEN:
Location: Tualatin Library18880 SW Martinazzi Ave Tualatin, OR 97062 (503) 692-2000

Date: Saturday February 18, 2012

Time: 1 pm to 4pm


WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH GSAK:

Minimizes the time you spend keeping track of geocaches
Helps you plan your geocaching outings
Generates awesome statistics reports for your GC.com profile web page
...and many other things!!
TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN THE CLASS:

Initial GSAK database setup
General use and capabilities of the program
Downloading waypoints to your GPSr and PDA/Smartphone
Statistics reports and uploading to your GC.com profile page
Searching, Filtering and Cache Trip Planning
GSAK & Pocket Queries - the Power Team
Field notes - Uploading from your GPSr and uploading to GC.com
GSAK Macros - Finding, Installation & Use
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE CLASS:

Nothing! Just a willingness to learn something new
A basic understanding of geocaching
A computer would be useful but not required (wireless is available at the library)
Your GPSr and data cables
Extension cord or power strip would helpful
Hope to see you there!!
[Submitted by Devil Hunter]
Posted by PhantomTech on Saturday January 28 2012 - 02:15:18 | Read/Post Comment: 0 |printer friendly create pdf of this news item
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What is the farthest distance you've traveled just to get a cache?

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