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RC Gadget Cache II - CHIRP/UV Mystery Cache

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Team_Watkins: Went out and picked up the CHIRP and associated Cache today, plan on recycling the equipment for future caches.

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Hidden : 12/6/2011
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

GADGET CACHE II:CHIRP/UV!

The Gadget Cache series is all about using different devices or 'gadgets' to add some fun to the geocaching experience!

This cache is not at the posted coordinates!It is located at an undisclosed location along the Pere Marquette Rail Trail and requires use of either a CHIRP capable GPS to receive a 'beamed' message OR use of a UV Flashlight to display an otherwise invisible written message.


FINDING IT WITH A CHIRP GPS

1. Ensure your unit is CHIRP compatible and running the latest software version.

2. Ensure that CHIRP searching is 'ON' (note: this is different than 'Share wirelessly')

3. Park at either the Patterson Road or N.Sears St section of the trail and begin an enjoyable walk down the trail. The challenge is to use your GPS to locate the CHIRP signal and receive the required message.

4. The CHIRP message will display the the final Coordinates, a Hint, AND the required Code on your GPS that are necessary to locate the cache and sign the log.

FINDING IT VIA A UV FLASHLIGHT

1. UV flashlights are special lights that reveal otherwise invisible ink or markings. Good UV lights are available from the Geocaching.com store or inexpensive ones can be found at many office supply stores as they are used to detect UV strips on credit cards and money.

2. I HIGHLY recommend doing this cache at dusk or even dark, especially if you have a cheap UV light. Light easily overwhelms the UV light and makes it hard to see

3. Park at either the Patterson Road or N Sears St section of the trail and begin an enjoyable walk down the Rail Trail. The challenge is to locate a tree, sign, or other object with reflective marker tape. On that object, look for 3 hidden cards.

4. Once found, shine the UV light on the each of the Cards which will reveal the Latitude, Longitude, and Code needed to find the final cache.

I really appreciate logs that tell me which method were used and whether this type of cache was enjoyed or not.

"If you favor it...favorite it".

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvag 1: Gur oveql fvyragyl fvatf arne jurer ur jnf gbyq gb Juvfgyr. Uvag 2: Fbzrgvzrf gur nofrapr bs n fvta gryyf zber nobhg n ybpngvba guna barf gung ner gurer.

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)