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Internet RTK work is challenging

Posted by [email protected] on February 21, 2009 at 9:37pm

Here is a photo of the new GPS+GLONASS antenna for the ProFlex500.Now it is about the ProFlex500 and how to set it up as a RTK base station. I was able to record a long static session that let me get an OPUS position for the base. The location is not

Children's Coloring Book About Land Surveying-Free to Download!

Posted by William Hatfield on February 8, 2009 at 2:15am

survtechcoloringbook.pdfHello Land Surveyor's United Community!As Marketing Director for SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping in Tampa, Florida, I often get to create and collaborate on a great deal of interesting and creative projects. Having star

Surveyors...Ask Your Friends to Join our Network

Posted by Skip Farrow on February 3, 2009 at 9:20pm

Just imagine how nice it would be to have all of your work buddies on LSU, so that you can transfer files, learn about new technologies and share tips. Making this happen is easy...just get their email address the next time you see them and invite th

LSU Group Now on Identi.ca

Posted by Skip Farrow on February 1, 2009 at 5:24pm

For those of you out there who use Identi.ca for micro-blogging (an alternative to Twitter), you can now find and join the satellite LSU group at this address: http://identi.ca/group/landsurveyorsunited

3 Strategies for Getting Frugal Consumers to Buy

Posted by Eric Colburn on January 31, 2009 at 4:00pm

The plain fact in this recesion is that consumer shopping habits have changed - They are fearfull and reluctant to spend money. There is so much uncertainty with their jobs, and the economy as a whole, who could blame them? In today’s tough economic

Galileo In-Orbit

Posted by Jim on January 30, 2009 at 3:30pm

One Year in Space for Galileo In-Orbit Validation ElementThe GIOVE-A, the first Galileo satellite, has now been in orbit for one year. This pilot satellite is a key element of the Galileo program, bringing the Galileo frequencies into use, testing ne

Saved by the Robot

Posted by Jim on January 30, 2009 at 11:08am

Saved by a Robot at the ParkIt was a noisy balmy day at the Hudson Riverside State Park. As renovations on an existing road was laid out by my partner and I. A crowded work site as everything in NYC is. However we managed to get in do the work as the

Change is a comin...

Posted by Mike McCulley on January 20, 2009 at 8:00am

Well today is George Bush's last day as president. Even through all of the crap and media bashing I think George was a great president. I am looking forward to see how the next four years are going to turn out. I think Obama's heart and mind is in th

When Eagles fly

Posted by Jim on January 18, 2009 at 7:03am

When Eagles flyA cold Decembrrr morning would find me in the Western NY Hills of Monticello. My partner and I surveying a hillside for a construction crew. Taken by a movement across the big blue sky. A brisk south easterly wind filled the sprawling

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 2 is available for download

Posted by Eric Colburn on January 16, 2009 at 5:55pm

Autodesk has released its AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 2. This update may contain fixes for issues you have been experiencing and also contains all the fixes included in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 1, AutoCAD 2009 Update 1, AutoCAD 2009 Update 2, an

LSU now has Classifieds Section

Posted by Skip Farrow on January 15, 2009 at 1:23pm

I've been meaning to get around to announcing that I added a classifieds section to the site. Here, you can post jobs and used equipment, etc. This section is still in beta stages so bear with me as I work out the bugs....Enjoy!

Trimble 5800/5700 Initialization problems

Posted by Rich on January 9, 2009 at 12:02pm

We've had the Trimble 5800/5700 RTK set up for some time and we have had problems with it from day one. Poor initiallization taking over 45 minutes. Poor performance with the the Trim Mark radios or the Airlink mobile units. Has anyone had these prob

SURVEYING in the cold ,,,, we love it

Posted by steve on December 23, 2008 at 12:02pm

Hello to all the survey familys

Civil 3D Volumes

Posted by Darren Noble on December 22, 2008 at 7:42pm

Does anybody out there know how to get a comprehensive volume report out of AutoCAD Civil 3D.So far I have only been able to get a three line report showing cut, fill and nett but I would really like something a little more intensive.Heres hoping som

I ran across something unusual the other day.

Posted by Gary on December 20, 2008 at 10:30pm

I'm by no means a computer geek so I will try to explain this the best I can. I was working on an AutoCAD drawing and had the drawing minimized so it was using half of the monitor's screen area. On the other half of the screen I was viewing a survey

You know...Any of you can post Here

Posted by Skip Farrow on December 16, 2008 at 1:00am

Just in case it isn't as self-evident as I think it is, this space is for any of you to post your breaking news or interesting anything you deem newsworthy, as long as it has to do with the fantastic world of surveying of course...In other words, thi

Land Surveyors United Featured on Ning Blog

Posted by Skip Farrow on December 3, 2008 at 7:03pm

Its true...and exciting! Check out the blog post here on the ning blog! We also did a post on our blog as well. Find it here.

This is a perfect opportunity to get those profiles up to date and invite your surveying buddies to the group! Way to go surv

Find Gifts and Gadgets at Land Surveyors United Member Store

Posted by Skip Farrow on November 29, 2008 at 3:14pm

Need a gift idea for that hard working surveyor in your life? Would you like to have a banded shirt or hat for the field, with the LSU logo? I've got the perfect thing! Visit the new store for land surveyors and feast your eyes on these handsome good

New Profile Info

Posted by Skip Farrow on November 29, 2008 at 3:03pm

You can now add other social networks that you belong to within your LSU profile. This is a terrific way to build even stronger bonds with your friends and other members of the community. Simply go to "My Page" and edit your profile questions at the

The Land Surveying Business Climate – Recession Survival Strategies

Posted by Eric Colburn on November 18, 2008 at 8:00am

I recently was making a new friend on Land Surveyors United and he sent me an email with a quick note implying that the economy wasn’t too good where he worked and jokingly made reference to going “mining” if things don’t pick up. What caught my atte

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