Geocaching -- Modern Day Treasure Hunting
Chris Matthieu (N7ICE)
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June 22, 2009
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Ever dream of finding hidden treasures? Do you own a GPS? If you answered YES to both questions, you'll love geocaching! Fair warning: This game can get addictive - but what the heck - it's good exercise and it's fun for the whole family.
Thanks to Dennis Recla (WA5KTC), the latest HamBrief.tv features a geocaching treasure hunt. After watching the video, signup for 73s.org and join the Geocaching group!
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Chris Matthieu ~ N7ICE
http://73s.org/n7ice
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by N4NLQ on June 24, 2009
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I clicked on all the links, watched all the videos and still must ask - what is Geocaching?
Allan - N4NLQ
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by AA4Q on June 24, 2009
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someone hides a box of stuff (a "cache") and posts the GPS coordinates on a website (http://www.geocaching.com/)... maybe with a few hints.
Other people go try to find it.
The GPS is good to a few yards and it may not be out in the open, so it can be tricky. Can be fun, some folks have found hundreds (you can tell by their info on the website) I got bored after a coupla dozen.
Poole
AA4Q
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by K4RAF on June 24, 2009
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Have we run out of radio subjects to write about?
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by CROWBAR on June 25, 2009
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Great hobby!
However, since it requires some agility, coordination and stiring about, it would be of little interest to most hams. As see noted above.
And, as usual, Wireless, displays his dissatisfaction with life.
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by CROWBAR on June 25, 2009
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CJ, K4RAF rather.
Not Wireless - Sorry OM. My bad..
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by N6VOC on July 2, 2009
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I see a connection with Geocaching and Ham radio. Ham radio and Geocaching use GPS and it’s similar to T hunting. GPS is what ties it together
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