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Google Wave Invites for LSU Members

Posted by Skip Farrow on December 25, 2009 at 11:00am

Happy Holidays Surveyors!Just wanted to mention that there are a few Google Wave invitations available if any of you are in need of one.

I have 25 available so here's the deal: Kindly drop a comment under this post with a simple statement about your opinion of Land Surveyors United and how you think it is changing the way surveyors communicate and I'll send the invitation right out to you.If you are Already On Google WaveIf you are already on Google Wave, drop your wave id below if you like and

Find Land Surveyors United Elsewhere on the Web

Posted by Skip Farrow on December 21, 2009 at 6:05pm

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6 weeks in the swamp ...

Posted by Chris Root on December 17, 2009 at 6:30pm

We've finally finished 6 weeks of cutting line in the central Florida swamps for a 100+ acre tract that had almost no open areas. I've been unemployed for 6 months when an old employer called me up and offered me a field position again ... I've been getting soft in the office as a manager for about 5-6 years and he wanted me to head a crew up and go line-cutting. I needed the money badly and jumped on the chance to get back out into the field with gusto. Man how 5 years of sitting on your butt c

Another Wild and Wooly Alaska Season under the belt

Posted by Robert S. McClintock Sr. RPLS on December 14, 2009 at 4:09pm

Well, Jaime, Susan & I made it back to the warmth and safety of our Corpus Christi digs on October 3rd.This years Alaska adventure was like none other. I've lived and worked in the "Last Frontier" for almost twenty years now and this season we got to go to places I've never even heard of much less seen.We arrived at our base camp in Nome the last week of May. We could have postponed that a few weeks as there was still 3 to 4 feet of snow still standing on the ground on arrival. Norton Sound was

I'm gettin' chilly looking for these Balloons!

Posted by Kim Noblitt on December 5, 2009 at 5:19pm

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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

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

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!

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

Wanted - a Zeiss Ni2 Parallel Plate Micrometer.

Posted by Scott Taylor on November 2, 2009 at 6:07pm

Please visit Global Surveyors www.globalsurveyors.com.au to read more about this.Any help would be very much appreciated.Scott TaylorGlobal Surveyorswww.globalsurveyors.com.au

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

MobileMapper Generations

Posted by [email protected] on July 22, 2009 at 5:51pm

Three generations of the MobileMapper and three generations of ArcPad. Doing tech support for all three is a challenge.

Using SD cards in a ZMax receiver

Posted by [email protected] on July 7, 2009 at 8:54pm

This seems like very old news but it has become a frequent question lately.How do I prepare SD cards for use in the ZMax GPS receiver.I created a new application note namedPrepare ZMax for field workIt has been added to the ZMax application notes folder on the ftp server atftp://ftp.promagellangps.com

UTM converter

Posted by Montano on July 6, 2009 at 7:24pm

For those who need to convert coordinates from UTM to Lat/Long or vice versa...Go to this link: http://www.oasisphoto.com/navigation/convert_form.phpI hope this will help you all

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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