Geocaching anyone?

Father Fil · Thread Author #1 09-14-2007, 06:23 PM

Does anyone here use their BB with GPS for GeoCaching? If so what apps do you use. I'm currently trying to master Spot on the BB and it's causing a little bif of a headache. Any other sofware recommendations?

MiniBB · #2 09-14-2007, 11:00 PM

What is GeoCaching?

Sounds like its either lots of fun or lots of hard work!

vegos · #3 09-15-2007, 04:02 AM

I'm a geocacher too; I use my bb for looking at the cache info or hint, not using the gps as I haven't found any really good software that will replace my gps...

vegos · #4 09-15-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MiniBB

What is GeoCaching?

Sounds like its either lots of fun or lots of hard work!

HEHE...

From Geocaching site:

What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

wxboss · #5 09-16-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Father Fil

Does anyone here use their BB with GPS for GeoCaching? If so what apps do you use. I'm currently trying to master Spot on the BB and it's causing a little bif of a headache. Any other sofware recommendations?

I haven't tried this app, but I believe it is one of the better/best ones out there for geocaching. It's called Spot.
I had to select a device, so that's why you'll see only the 8703e listed at the bottom of the page, but it does support the 8820 too. It's states that you can download geocaching info directly from geocaching.com. There's a one time fee of 49.00.

Firefishe · #6 11-01-2007, 12:48 PM

What we need is something like Trimble's Geocache Navigator application for the BlackBerry 8830, bit conpletely GPL or LGPL'd and Open Sourced.

We also need to see the Verizon 8830 GPS restrictions removed for Autonomous GPS reception so this program would be functional on the largest CDMA carrier in the U.S.A.

I originally bought the 8830 for just this purpose.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

Firefishe · #7 11-01-2007, 12:52 PM

What we need is something like Trimble's Geocache Navigator application for the BlackBerry 8830, bit conpletely GPL or LGPL'd and Open Sourced.

We also need to see the Verizon 8830 GPS restrictions removed for Autonomous GPS reception so this program would be functional on the largest CDMA carrier in the U.S.A.

I originally bought the 8830 for just this purpose.

If anyone would be interested in helping me code this project--also as a Java/GPS API lesson for myself--please contact me at firefisheATinboxDOTcom.

Warm Regards,
Firefishe

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filthy · #8 03-05-2008, 06:10 AM

Looking for something to use on my Blackberry 8310 (Built in GPS) but in the great land downunder - USA stuff is just useless to me...I need something that is network agnostic will work in Australia and yes I am on an unlimited data plan with my carrier.

freaknyea · #9 03-05-2008, 09:34 AM

Are there any free Geocaching programs for BB? I saw there was a free beta version for 30 days called berrycache

tp_cracker · #10 03-06-2008, 01:44 PM

I just noticed Nav4All has the option of putting in Coordinates. Never used it in that way before, but since its free, it may be worth a try.

Father Fil · Thread Author #11 03-10-2008, 06:47 PM

Just signed up for the BerryCache trial. Also downloaded Google Maps for the Blackberry and I noticed that geocaching.com have started overlaying geocaches onto google maps output - anyone know if this can be merged in the mobile side?

So far I've not used my Berry for any geocaching and have had to always fall back onto my garmin which is now getting a little old. I'm going to keep plugging away here and hopefully I'll find something that will work well.

tempestaz · #12 03-18-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by filthy

Looking for something to use on my Blackberry 8310 (Built in GPS) but in the great land downunder - USA stuff is just useless to me...I need something that is network agnostic will work in Australia and yes I am on an unlimited data plan with my carrier.

Trimble makes an application called Geocache Navigator that connects directly to the geocaching.com site so that one can go caching anywhere in the world. You can learn about this product at geocachenavigator.com.

Being transparent, I do work for Trimble but have been an avid geocacher for many years. I personally use an 8310 and my boys and I have really enjoyed geocaching on this device.

Larry (Trimble Outdoors)

lgreenberg · #13 03-20-2008, 08:31 PM

Used Geocache Navigator for the first time today.

I loved being able to simply drive somewhere and have it tell me all the caches we were near.

It did crash on me multiple times while using it though. Some error message popped up and it returned me to the home screen each time. I'd then have to open the app. again and find the cache all over again. Kind of a pain.

tempestaz · #14 03-24-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lgreenberg

Used Geocache Navigator for the first time today.

I loved being able to simply drive somewhere and have it tell me all the caches we were near.

It did crash on me multiple times while using it though. Some error message popped up and it returned me to the home screen each time. I'd then have to open the app. again and find the cache all over again. Kind of a pain.

Would you mind letting me know where the error occurred? Was it consistent?

Thanks,

Larry (Trimble Outdoors)