New to this site and to Geocaching and have a question

[vstromcharlie]

I wish to calibrate my Delorme pn40 to be as accurate as possible. How do I locate a benchmark near me and find the exact elevation of that benchmark?

Thanks in advance

[BSA534]

If you notice on geocaching.com one of the choices on the left is "Find a Benchmark". You can put in your zip code and get a list of benchmarks in your area. If you can locate one it should have the altitude engraved on it. Sometimes the description has it too.

Hope this helps.

[edieo]

I just wanted to say Welcome :D

[vstromcharlie]

Thanks to both of you. I found a benchmark near my home and calibrated the unit.

[flannelman]

Congrats on getting a nice GPSr and for getting into Geocaching. It is a lot of fun!!