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| − | A Beacon Geocache is a [[Multi-cache]] that uses technological means to | + | A Beacon Geocache is a [[Multi-cache]] that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints; This cache type ,ay require specialised hardware and/or software to complete, so be sure to read the cache's listing page before seeking. |
Examples of technology that could be used include: | Examples of technology that could be used include: | ||
| − | [[SPOT]] active GPS trackers. GCA has done some testing on these andcan facilitate auto-updating of your cache should you decide to use one of these devices. Contact the admins for more information. | + | [[SPOT]] active GPS trackers. GCA has done some testing on these andcan facilitate auto-updating of your cache should you decide to use one of these devices. Contact the admins for more information. Make sure you are using up-to-date information when seeking one of these caches! |
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[[Garmin]] [[Chirp]] Beacons: (see [https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=74811]) : These devices allow you to act as a stage in a multi-cache and send the next co-ords to the finders GPS Unit. NOTE: These currently only work with a subset of Garmin Devices with specific hardware and firmware configurations, thus potentially limiting the potential finders. | [[Garmin]] [[Chirp]] Beacons: (see [https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=74811]) : These devices allow you to act as a stage in a multi-cache and send the next co-ords to the finders GPS Unit. NOTE: These currently only work with a subset of Garmin Devices with specific hardware and firmware configurations, thus potentially limiting the potential finders. | ||
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This page contains information specific to Geocaching Australia. |
A Beacon Geocache is a Multi-cache that uses technological means to determine one or many subsequent waypoints; This cache type ,ay require specialised hardware and/or software to complete, so be sure to read the cache's listing page before seeking.
Examples of technology that could be used include:
SPOT active GPS trackers. GCA has done some testing on these andcan facilitate auto-updating of your cache should you decide to use one of these devices. Contact the admins for more information. Make sure you are using up-to-date information when seeking one of these caches!
Garmin Chirp Beacons: (see [1]) : These devices allow you to act as a stage in a multi-cache and send the next co-ords to the finders GPS Unit. NOTE: These currently only work with a subset of Garmin Devices with specific hardware and firmware configurations, thus potentially limiting the potential finders.
