Sats7 : Navstar-2RM Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Granitic Intrusions: With the 20th anniversary fast approaching it is time to archive this series of caches.
Glad lots of people got to enjoy them.

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Hidden : 3/18/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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About the Sats series ....
We recommend starting this 10 cache series at Sats1 : Timation. That way you can find 10 caches on the way down the hill and then enjoy the leisurely walk back up to Rossland. An alternative would be to arrange for a ride from cache #10 (at the old abandoned golf course entrance) up the highway back to Rossland. Please do not attempt to drive along the route as it is closed to motorized vehicles. Some sections of this old road are very rough and the lower end is blocked with concrete barriers. Parking coordinates are provided for the upper end of the trail. You could also park at cache #10. As with all trails around Rossland watch out for mountain bikes and bears !
Allow up to 3 hours for the whole series.
I really enjoyed learning about the history and workings of the GPS satellites and hope you find the write-ups interesting

About this cache ....
The only pruning these trees get is the occasional bear breaking off branches. These old apple trees are the only obvious evidence that people once resided in this area. These trees still bear lots of fruit so please be bear aware during apple season. Be sure to have a look for the easy route – no need to bash through the thick knee high bushes.

Navstar-2RM
Satellite info ....
 The Block-IIRM satellites are a number of the IIR series with are modified to use the new military signal “M-code” and a stronger civilian signal called L2C. The M-code signal is to ensure continued operation in high jamming environments and to reduce vulnerability to any outside attempt to interfere with the signal. One of the IIRM satellites is equipped to demonstrate a new third civilian signal called L5.
L5 is also called the “Safety of Life” signal and is considered to be reliable when human life is dependent upon it enabling aircraft to make precision landings in high traffic environments. After testing this new signal should be included on future GPS satellites and will provide better accuracy and performance for GPS users on the ground.

The Navstar-IIRM was first launched on Sept.26 2005 aboard the Delta-7925.

Launch vehicle

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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