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Lil Devil: Thanks all for your comments. I've decided not to replace this one as it was - it would just get plundered again. Instead, I will create a sequel. Bigger, better, harder! [:D]

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Hidden : 3/4/2003
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

To find this cache you must think like your GPS receiver. First you must locate three magnetized (hint, hint) satellites. Each satellite will give you its distance to the cache, and you will use those distances to calculate the coordinates of the cache.

Here are the coordinates for each of the satellites:
Satellite #1
Don't fall off.
N38° 46.817' W121° 14.044'
Satellite #2
You may be the object of attention.
N38° 47.297' W121° 14.749'
Satellite #3
Make sure you're on the correct side.
N38° 46.873' W121° 15.196'

Hints

Because I have observed rampant abuse of the 'Decrypt Hints' link, I have created a unique code for encrypting my hints. If you choose to cheat, you will have to work for it. First you must decrypt the following text to determine the code. This code will be used on all my caches, so once you have your decoder ring, don't lose it.

X ZW CDYZIYF BJ ZQQJUQMY BEZB BEY UQXBYF IBZBYI HXDD IBJC BEY XQBYQBXJQZD FYLPZFZBXJQ JS BEY LDJTZD CJIXBXJQXQL INIBYW (LCI) IXLQZDI ZOZXDZTDY BJ BEY CUTDXM TYLXQQXQL ZB WXFQXLEB BJQXLEB.

Following are the hints for the various components. Decode them only if you are having difficulty locating that component.

Satellite #1: TJBBJWJSPZXDXQLZBIJUBEYZIBMJPQYP

Satellite #2: TYEXQFLUYIB

Satellite #3: BEXQKNYDDJH

Cache: TYBHYYQBHJDZPLYTJUDFYPIZWXFZTUQMEJSIWZDDPJMKI

The code itself: EMAILMEFORHELP


Notes

You can download an EasyGPS file with all the satellite coordinates here.

While you can possibly locate the main cache using two satellites, I have provided three to reduce ambiguity, and in case one goes missing. If you are unable to find any of the satellites, please email me and I will query the satellites and launch a new one if needed.

When you find the cache, please move some distance away from the hiding place when you sign the log. Due to the terrain it is very easy for muggles to sneak up on you, even if unintentionally. There are some flat areas to sit a few yards to the north.

When you log this cache, please state which satellites you were able (or unable) to find.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)