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People don't communicate like they used to... Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/21/2016
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A two-step mystery cache in central Oxford. The cache is not hidden at the posted coordinates – you will need to solve the following puzzle before attempting to find and sign the log…


With each day that passes we live in a world of increasingly high-speed communications – today’s innovations are tomorrow’s history – so let’s cut to the chase! The cache can be found at:

N 51° 45.[ARB7060 x CAN0M1S0 x (ZA6850 - 2)]

W 001° 15.[GBNG181HX] [USNC27944] [NZ8013 + 2]

The following map is key to your final calculation:

Puzzle mapCreated using Google's Fusion Tables

If you wish to confirm that your coordinates are correct before setting out, here’s a handy GeoChecker.com link.

Being in central Oxford, GZ can of course be a little busy - stealth may be required during work travel hours, in particular. Although the terrain is perfectly accessible for wheelchairs (and pushchairs), note that the cache is hidden at standing head height. Happy caching!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr (pelcgvp): Nsgre 30.2.10 Pnpur (abg ng nyy pelcgvp): Uvtu, oruvaq gbc evtug, fvyire zntargvp anab - cyrnfr ercynpr rknpgyl nf sbhaq; fhecevfvatyl, abg zhpu bs gur fgehpgher vf npghnyyl zntargvp! TM bowrpg va xrrcvat jvgu gur gurzr.

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)