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Save BIG Money on Year End Surveying Equipment Specials

Posted by Skip Farrow on December 4, 2009 at 9:13pm
We just posted a huge list of land surveying and construction equipment Year End specials to help our fellow LSU members save some much needed cash this season. You can view the full list of available equipment and software by the Specials Page on our website. If you find an item to be so cheap that you just can't pass it up, give Skip a call 843-868-1477 (please leave voice message if you don't catch him..he'll contact you right back). Email us with any questions you may have on particular sale
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Nikon's StakeIt Software

Posted by Marvin T. (Buddy) Wright on November 23, 2009 at 12:17am
My Nikon total station DTM-521 using the StakeIt Software would not upload to Gun using 4 different computers.Using IOGEAR serial to usb transfer cable coupled to rs232 cable to gun.After exhaustive tries, I decided to change to another of the many emulations the software has for different equipment. I tried the 700 series and it loaded the gun. I then changed back to the 500 series and it loaded also and also works on the other computers. You can go figure with that one, don't understand but, i
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Army Topographic Manuals 1 and 2

Posted by Skip Farrow on November 5, 2009 at 10:10pm
Thought you guys might find these Topographic and Geodetic manuals useful courtesy of the Army Corp of Engineers. Here's the part one for your viewing pleasure:12872546-Army-Topographic-Surveying.pdfAnd as promised, the part 2:12872519-Army-Engineer-Survey-III-Topographgeodetic.pdfEnjoy surveyors!
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Survey Marks of the World

Posted by Scott Taylor on November 2, 2009 at 6:10pm
"Survey Marks of the World" is the title of Global Surveyors www.globalsurveyors.com.au, third book and we are looking for surveyors worldwide to take part.It will be a simple ebook with pictures and information about survey marks from all over the world.Would you like to be involved?Its FREE and the best part about it is that you can also FREELY promote your business.So what must I do?Send an email to [email protected] registering your interest to be in the book.We will reply confi
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INDIANA Surveyors

Posted by Kim Noblitt on October 27, 2009 at 4:21pm
I saw one or two Indiana surveyor members when I initiallysigned up. I grew up in IN and wish to establish a rapportif possible or interested.
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Relocation Services from Packers Movers Delhi, India

Posted by Michael Braganza on September 15, 2009 at 1:13am
The entire process of relocation, whether it is home relocation or office relocation, is a tiresome and stressful time. It gives several unwanted and problematic issues. There are lots of things that have to be done during shifting or moving process. Packing of goods, arranging vehicles for transportation, loading and unloading of goods, unpacking and re-arranging them, etc all these tasks are very tedious and hectic. Often people become nervous while moving their home or office to a new destina
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High DOP Alert for All-in-View Users Confirmed

Posted by Jim on September 11, 2009 at 1:31pm
High DOP Alert for All-in-View Users Confirmed--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The USCG NavCen has issued a high DOP warning for tomorrow for certain locations in the U.S., Asia, and Oceania, which GPS World reported Wednesday.GPS World's Innovation editor Richard Langley explains why the warning affects all-in-view users:"The warning is based on a 'best four' satellite scenario; i.e., what the DOPs would be if we only used the best four satellites
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Job Listings

Posted by Cliff Meyer on August 24, 2009 at 10:29am
Hi everyone! I wanted to share a good place to look for job openings. Some of you may already know about these sites. Even though not working for me here in FL. maybe one of you will find work in your area.. Anyhow try indeed.com and simplyhired.com Hope it will help. If anybody knows of company hiring a "Crew Chief" besides SAM INC. with 100% travel for temp or seasonal please let me know.
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Land Surveyors United Reaches 500 Members!

Posted by Skip Farrow on August 5, 2009 at 8:29pm
That's right folks....tonight LSU officially accepted its 500th member to our professional land surveyors network. With a whopping 500 professional land surveyors on our network and counting- in any other industry niche, this is comparable to around 10,000!. This is THE time to start sharing tips, tricks and experience in the field and INVITE your friends from the field to the network. Its great exposure for your company and yourself as a professional...We have been steadily becoming a one stop
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GPS and Robotics Field Equipment for a STEAL! 5 Packages MUST GO!

Posted by Skip Farrow on July 29, 2009 at 1:32pm
Here is just the first of several FALL BLOWOUT SALES that we will have on new and preowned surveying equipment.1) Sokkia 4230 RMC w bluetooth Carlson Explorer II used $15,500.002) SRX 5 Carlson 600+ $16,500.003) ZMax /GSM $8,500.004) NAVCOM SF2040G $7,500.005) SF2040G Rover SF2050G Base pacific Crest radios Carlson 600+ $20,500.Will ship anywhere across the globe. Call Skip at 843-514-3657 with any questions or send a message and I will send you pics of the unit you are interested in.
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LSU Testimonials Round One

Posted by Skip Farrow on July 6, 2009 at 5:42pm
Over the weekend, I asked our members if they might like to send in a testimonial about their experience with Land Surveyors United social network and throughout this week, we will feature these testimonials. Keep in mind that all of our members are professional land surveyors with years of experience in the field. Following their testimonial you will see links to their website and profile here on LSU. When you have a moment, consider stopping by and checking out their work and becoming their fr
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GPS Hands on Post-Processing Workshop Co-Sponsored by CALS & NES-ACSM

Posted by Eric Colburn on June 29, 2009 at 10:37am
Course SummaryThis one-day computer lab workshop co-sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors (CALS) & the New England Section of ACSM (NES-ACSM) is designed to empower surveyors to post process their own single point or pair of points solutions for local survey projects that require NAD83 coordinates, using free and demonstration software.Those who have taken the course should be able to post process raw static GPS observations provided by themselves or others. Surveyors who fo
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Land Surveyors in The Bible (an article by W.D. Hatfield of SurvTech Solutions)

Posted by William Hatfield on June 3, 2009 at 9:30am

surveyors in the bibleExamples of Land Surveyors in The Bible by William D. Hatfield


The Bible has always been a reliable source for the history of the Jewish people. This historic account encompasses many esoteric and otherworldly encounters, but what is often overlooked is the overwhelming accounts of the day to day life, as well as, the professions of the common people. Seeing as how I work in the land surveying profession I decided to do some research into examples of the land surveying profession in the Bible.
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New with my Nikon NPR 362

Posted by Montano on April 11, 2009 at 10:33am
Hello everyoneI need your help. I am a student new with the total station. I just purchased my Nikon NPR 362, which I am not familiar yet with it and the onboard software. I need your help in connecting it to my PC and have them communicate or recognize each other. I am using Trimble Data Transfer free software and a Keyspan USB-RS232 port adapter. I have a simple AutoCAD 5 point file I would like to upload to my Nikon.What are the Step by Step procedure on connecting them together and uploading
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