User:The ru/FAQ

FAQ

Q: How do I get started?

A: You will need a GPS receiver or another way to locate coordinates. iPhone users can download the application from the iTunes store.

Q: Are there any geohashers in my area?

A: See the list of graticules with active users in them.

• Don't see your home area? Follow the format and create a page for it! We'd love to have you!
• An interactive map is available for Google Earth or on Google Maps.

Q: What should I bring?

A: See What to bring.

Q: I don't have a car, how am I supposed to participate in this sport?

A: Some of the most avid geohashers don't use cars. Geohashing is suitable for bicycles or by public transit.

Q: Is it okay to visit a geohash location in a neighbouring graticule instead of my “own” one?

A: Sure! There’s no rule saying you can't visit other graticules, and in some cases (for example, San Francisco), you would almost have to in order to actually access a hashpoint. Geohashing is about meeting other people, and it doesn't matter whether you do that here or there. In fact, finding a new mix of people might be a good thing. Go ahead and geohash on vacation for all we care!

Q: What do I do when I get there?

A: Poke around, take pictures, have a picnic, and, in general, have fun! The world is an adventure!

Q: What do I say to puzzled locals?

A: See Cover Stories.

Q: How will Geohashing get me laid?

A: You never know who you might find when you show up next Saturday.

Q: Is there a Facebook group for my area?

A: Take a look at the Facebook groups page.

Q: What if I can't access the exact location, but still think others nearby are trying to meet up?

A: See Radio Communications.

Q: I tried to use the md5sum from my unix/linux command line and the hash was not the same as the comic. What is the correct command line?

A: You probably forgot the “-n” (echo without a newline). Try this to match the example:

echo -n 2005-05-26-10458.68 | md5sum

The md5sum command may be called md5 instead.

Implementations

A full list of reference and practical implementations can be found on the Implementations page.

Known Issues

Several known issues are presented at Known Issues. There is an ongoing discussion on these and other issues at Talk:Main Page.