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Geocaching Podcasts

For the new cacher there are a number of geocaching podcasts that you may be interested in:

 

 

Geotalk contains news about geocaching in Australia, interviews with Australian geocachers, tips on finding geocaches, using your global positioning system (GPS) unit and staying safe while hiking in the bush or searching in the city.

Podcacher is Sonny and Sandy, a husband and wife geocaching team in Southern California who have created a podcast about geocaching. Podcasting is a way to listen to “radio-like” programs on an MP3 player. PodCacher began in July 2005 and has over 250 shows and counting!

From the beginning, we wanted to deliver high quality, family-friendly shows that would inform, inspire and entertain! We thought a podcast would be a good fit. Geocachers are adventurous, use computers, and are very mobile; also a good description for podcasters! So we designed a program that delivers news, tips and tricks, tools of the trade, caching stories, interviews, live audio events, and more!

 

The Geocaching Podcast is a American weekly audio show recorded live on Tuesday nights at 9:30 PM EST. We talk about all the latest news tips and tricks that have to do with Geocaching. The Podcast is hosted by XpunkX, Darrylw4, and Montu_Rider. 

 

Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast. Each episode of the Cache-A-Maniacs features a candid, uncut, and irregular interview with a member of the Geocaching community. What do we mean by “candid, uncut, and irregular interviews?”

  • Candid: While guests are provided with a list of typical questions, the shows are unscripted, recorded live.
  • Uncut: While we might edit the shows to make them easier to listen or watch, the content of the interview will remain untouched.
  • Irregular: We’ll release usually one show each week but at least one show each month. Shows will very in length with many under 20 minutes, and some (though very rare) more than an hour.

Cachers of the Round Table is a monthly panel discussion about Geocaching topics brought to you by the hosts of Geocaching Podcasts.

 

There are also other podcasts that you may be interested in. Go to iTunes and search for geocaching.

Iphone/ipod app

This is what it looks like on your device

iGCT

The app is called geocaching tool kit or iGCT for short. This app is free of charge at the itunes app store, just search iGCT and it will come up.
This app has a waypoint calculator, that can convert Utm coordinates and a degree’s minutes seconds converter which can come handy this app also has a hint/encryption/decryption translator

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iPhone Geocaching Application

The iPhone Geocaching app that was developed by Groundspeak is an excellent app. A lot of new geocachers seem to be coming involved with the sport through this app. While groundspeak continue to refine and update the app there is one fatal flaw. That is the accuracy of the GPSr chipset as used by the iPhone.

I used the iPhone app to locate my first 50 finds before buying a GPS. My tip to the new geocacher are:

  • If you are having problem as a cache always check the location of the cache with the Google Maps App. This will give you a better idea of where the cache is located. It will also show you your current location which you will see may be wrong because of the inaccuracy of the GPSr.
  • Never set a hide location using only the iPhone coords. Check them against Google Earth to confirm them before posting the location. There have been a couple of new cachers caught out recently. The coords can be out by up to 1000m.
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Theme

I have had to change the theme of the website. The original theme was not showing if or how many comments there were on a particular post. If you have any ideas on the website please let me know.

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Cachers Wanted – CITO March 7

HAVOC Cachers Clean Up.

Listed at www.geocaching.com (GC24J52)

Cachers wanted for “cache in, trash out” at Rathmines this Sunday from 9-12.

Hosted by 1st Rathmines Scout Group this is an official meeting point for Clean-Up Australia day proudly supported by Lake Macquarie City Council in conjunction with Rathmines Scouts. The Hall is off Stilling Street  (Go down Dorrington Road, the main entrance to Rathmines and turn left at the T section. Hall will come up on the right.

Scouts are running a BBQ and are offering a sausage sandwich and drink for $2. Money raised goes towards the group. There will be registrations from 9 and groups will set out throughout the morning to various parts of Rathmines and the surrounds.

For more information contact Bronze (Group Leader & Cacher) on 0411 444334.

I will post the CITO link when it has been created. Email me at rathminesscouts@gmail.com if you would like me to add a second CITO Hunter caching event.

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Pie for Pi Day

gd__ is hosting an event GC2435B. Just an excuse for a get together.

Where: Heatherbrae’s Pies, Cnr Masonite Rd and Pacific Hwy Heatherbrae, NSW 2324
When: March 14th at 1pm for a pie of your choosing, and a little later at 1:59:26 there will be a lucky prize draw.

All welcome

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Great Caches

There are three caches on Tomaree Headland by MADSTARS.

Radar Hill GC1AAZ6

This is the site of the Radar Station that formed part of Fort Tomaree. After a walk up well maintained paths you get the best view in Port Stephens.

Blazing Guns GC1A0E1

This is the site of the two 6 inch (152mm) gun emplacements that protected Port Stephens.

Little Piece of Heaven GC1A0E3

The is the site of a bunker that housed smaller guns to protect the Port from fast moving amphibious assault land craft.

These are a must for anyone that has not already done them.

GSAK

Do you have any hints for users of GSAK?

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Tips and Tricks

Do you have any tips for new geocachers or experienced geocacher?