Recent content by Monte King

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    JMT-R 4.8.3

    Awesome! Very much appreciate the info. I will go through the registration form on the website. Thank you!
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    JMT-R 4.8.3

    I personally paid for JMT years ago and have had it since. I use it periodically and now the google play version is deprecated. Doesn't do much good for me anymore. Would I have to repurchase?
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    Surveying Outreach

    I just wanted to share a LinkdIn post about an outreach event that some BLM ID Cadastral staff presented on June 10, 2024, to a homeschool group. It was a great success and everybody really enjoyed themselves. Cadastral classroom investigation field exercise
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    The Pincushion Effect

    Definition is: Collateral evidence in surveying is similar to circumstantial evidence in law (by itself, it is insufficient; but an abundance of it is conclusive) Typically it would be occupation or other evidence other than the survey monument. An intersection of an old fence and center line...
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    The Pincushion Effect

    My statement about the manual not being the only way to survey is applicable. However, in states that have adopted it by statute surveyors should be very cautious of ignoring it. Then again in non-PLSS states I would not even have a copy of it LOL Fundamentals are vital even with a guide...
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    The Pincushion Effect

    I have to agree that the BLM manual is not the only way to survey. It is actually purely a guide for fed surveyors. As stated above I don't necessarily disagree with many things Mr. Lucas speaks to, except when it comes to Fed Lands. My reasoning has nothing to do with the Manual or agreeing...
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    The Pincushion Effect

    There are situations that require the setting of another monument but they tend to be the exception. Very broad subject for sure! In many cases it comes down to lack of effort and/or misunderstanding/misapplication of principles for a particular situation. The example of multiple irons marking...
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    Background maps with parcel lines

    Ability to easily utilize PAD-US data would be awesome too! Link: https://ngda-cadastre-dev-geoplatform.hub.arcgis.com/documents/ed1db53873a9474c980ba43d2e6a18eb/explore
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    Background maps with parcel lines

    Just beginning to catch up on features...For the background maps I would love to see the BLM PLSS layer be available for the linework of the PLSS. This is being updated as new Cadastral Surveys are being approved. It can be used in many GIS applications including Google Earth. User reference PDF...
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    Corrections through internet with no cell signal-Starlink??

    I have not used this equipment since 2016 when it was the original LS/T2 combo. I was stuck with the big "no name here" equipment since 2016. Getting back into it recently. Great stuff and I am very impressed with many of the new features. One of the big ones being cellular corrections from a...
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    BLM Cadastral Survey Classroom Investigation/Middle School Teacher Guide

    All, I mentioned on my "True Stories" video that BLM would soon be publishing an educational resource about Cadastral Survey. The below link is to the Classroom Investigation/Middle School Teacher guides published by BLM. The one recently published for Cadastral Survey is at the bottom of the...
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    T3NR Promotion and Trade In Program

    I am intrigued with the J-Star PPP. I assume it uses the satellites for corrections and/or PP? I would love to see RTK corrections streamed through starlink or other satellite constellation eliminating the need for radios or internet connections altogether. Basically an RTN that only uses...
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    JAVAD - TRUE STORIES

    Great idea!
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    What is favorite application for the receiver?

    Boundary 100% for me. Rural or Urban is dependent on project.
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    Which type of Controller do you prefer in field use?

    My phone is a ruggedized (Kyocera Duraforce). Works well as phone or data collector. Battery life and overheating are the big issues.
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