Accurate location

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There are several methods used by Geocachers to record the location of thier newly hidden geocache. Whatever method you use will depend upon your personal preference and your equipment.

There are several techniques available:

  1. Leave the gps on GZ for a few minutes then take a waypoint.
  2. Use the 'Average Waypoint' function within your GPS to automatically average the position.
  3. Take several waypoints at GZ over a period of time, then manually average the waypoints.
  4. Take a waypoint at GZ, walk away 15m or so then return to GZ and take another waypoint. repeat this process in several diffrent directions wherever possible.
  5. Take a waypoint on several different days and average them - this allows you to take readings with under significantly different satellite constellations.

Some further benefits may be provided by using an external antenna if you have access to one.