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Title: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: diablo on September 29, 2009, 12:55:05 AM: I found a Rino 530 while hunting near Mt. Adams on Sept 19th. I was packed up and heading home when I found it on a gravel road. I do not have one of these, so it took me a few minutes of fiddling with it to get it turned on and on the radio part of it. I transmitted on it all the way down the mountain, looking for the owner ( or a pal of the owner, who might have been on the same freq), but received no answers at all. So as a last gasp effort to find the owner, I thought I would post here in hopes that someone will know who lost the Rino. If you do, post a email address on here so I can contact you and ascertain that it is yours ( the first ( I assume) name entered on the first screen I come to on it is not an everyday name), as well as the names of some of the waypoints in it.

Thanks
Diablo
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: go4itlab on September 29, 2009, 02:23:57 AM: maybe it belongs to the poor sob that has not packed out yet? He has a long walk
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: JoeVon on September 29, 2009, 02:52:10 AM: I'm not sure about the 530, but alot of GPS' have a spot for owner details...i.e. name, phone number, address. You might also check to see if they have any way points "marked" to get an idea or general location of where they might be camped or are from. I'm not sure what else to look for other than maybe a serial number that you could check with the manufacturer to see if it had some sort of warranty... :dunno:
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: ICEMAN on September 29, 2009, 05:32:00 AM: Diablo, good of you to look for the owner.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Bitt on September 29, 2009, 07:16:24 AM: Hello,
Hey..... I was up there and got schooled on Rino's and the benefits from several of the guys up there - and came back and purchase one. I may know who's it is. Not real sure how to get in touch with them though.
When you fire it up does it display a name and are there still a list of contacts (names?)
You could post or PM contacts to me I can see what I come up with.
It's great your looking - I am sure its a big loss to somebody.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: jtaghansen on September 29, 2009, 01:51:48 PM: Nice to see there are still some honest people out there. I have a rhino 530 and they are about $500 bucks. I'm sure the owner will be happy that you found it, that is if he finds you.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Gobble on September 29, 2009, 02:03:06 PM: I lost one of my Rino 120's last year :'( Glad to see your an honest guy
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Curly on September 29, 2009, 03:24:02 PM: Quote from: go4itlab on September 29, 2009, 02:23:57 AM
maybe it belongs to the poor sob that has not packed out yet? He has a long walk

go4itlab, you must be thinking he found a Yamaha Rhino........ :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: MtnMuley on September 29, 2009, 03:36:30 PM: Wish there was more people like you out there. :)
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: batsquatch on September 29, 2009, 04:00:08 PM: a yamaha rhino with 530 horse power? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: M_ray on September 29, 2009, 04:09:58 PM: I can ID it it is black and grey with a black entenna and says Rino on the front!!! :chuckle:

Good of you to look but I'd say you just got yourself a new toy!!!
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: roadhuntking on September 29, 2009, 08:21:27 PM: I was thinking the same thing Bitt said above. I bet if you do your homework and maybe get it to someone that knows a lot about them that you may be able to locate the owner or where it was purchased and post a found sheet on the wall or something, heck the guy might even have his house marked on there. Kudos to you for being honest and good luck.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Crunchy on September 29, 2009, 09:12:19 PM: Did you turn it on to see what the screen name was? Might help find the person.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: go4itlab on September 29, 2009, 09:22:03 PM: I like my version better :chuckle:, but anyways good on you for being a stand up hunter, need more like you
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: diablo on September 29, 2009, 09:55:40 PM: Guys,

When I turn it on, it does display a name, but it is only either the first or last name, not both :( . I did have a guy I know who has a Rino 530 look through it to see if he could find any kind of owner information but nada, zip, nothing. Please keep spreading the word, and I will continue to check on here to see if anybody pops up claiming it. Losing a 500 buck toy like this would really hurt, and ruin a good hunt ( as well as having to take flak from your significant other who probably was not too pleased that you got it instead of new curtains).

Diablo
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: cabin308 on September 29, 2009, 10:11:57 PM: Way to keep up the search. I commend you for trying your best to find the owner. Good karma coming your way.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Bob33 on September 29, 2009, 10:27:20 PM: I applaud your efforts. One last approach you should try is contacting Garmin and giving them a serial number. It is likely the owner registered the unit with them, and they may have contact info. 800-800-1020.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Alchase on September 30, 2009, 07:23:31 AM: I thought the first thing "everyone" does when they get a new toy um GPS is put in your "home" location and check out how accurate it is?

Nah me either, lol
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: BrushChimp on September 30, 2009, 07:32:16 AM: Where exactly did you find it?
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on September 30, 2009, 07:59:45 AM: good on you for being honest and trying to find the owner. Now if anyone finds one in Idaho, area 10A that looks likes its been there a couple of years, let me know.... I know who owned that. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: elk311 on September 30, 2009, 10:39:50 AM: Not sure where this guy lost his gps or even if it's a Rino... But here's one that was found around the 19th !!!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11003515#post11003515 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11003515#post11003515)

Thanks for the honesty !!!

"... Mr. Lincoln I wished you were here, the Republics changed alot in a hundred years..."
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: M_ray on September 30, 2009, 12:32:33 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on September 29, 2009, 10:27:20 PM
I applaud your efforts. One last approach you should try is contacting Garmin and giving them a serial number. It is likely the owner registered the unit with them, and they may have contact info. 800-800-1020.

That's a great idea I had to register my unit in order to get support for the topo's and warranty! :)
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: roadhuntking on September 30, 2009, 08:11:34 PM: Put some found signs up with your number in the area you found it. :dunno:
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: bullcanyon on September 30, 2009, 09:00:10 PM: sent you a pm with possible owner
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: bullcanyon on September 30, 2009, 09:02:21 PM: i forgot to put my email on the pm. kris@lewiscounty.com If he didn't erase it. It would of had my name on the map screen. Well if it was his. All these ifs:)
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on September 30, 2009, 09:30:06 PM: Love the Honesty!! I would return it also....... but ....

I might steal some way points for some hunting area prospects though. ;)
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Chesapeake on October 01, 2009, 03:14:46 PM: Was it on channel 5 code 15 or channel 15 code 5?

Are any of the contacts in it: "Old Nasty" Or something close to that, "Rick","Alex", or "Greg"?

If your on the MAP page you can go to the "Setup Map" menue, and change the display to display contacts.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: diablo on October 03, 2009, 06:02:19 AM: To everyone that helped out with suggestions, thank you. I have found the owner and it is winging it's way to him via USPS as I write this.

Bull Canyon, thanks for getting me the info on the owner!

Diablo
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: couesbitten on October 03, 2009, 06:34:50 AM: Nice job!
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Todd_ID on October 03, 2009, 07:47:44 AM: Wow! Talk about the power of a network! Good for you in keeping up the search. I hope a few (like 5) cases of cold ones are headed your way from the owner!
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on October 03, 2009, 07:50:58 AM: Wow, there are still some decent people out there. Thanks for holding the torch. Was a very commendable thing you did there.

Joe
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: ICEMAN on October 03, 2009, 08:21:28 AM: Diablo, whoever you are... I am incredibly impressed. Good job.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: 7mag. on October 03, 2009, 03:21:57 PM: That's what I love about this site, full of good people. Good job, and thanks for being so honest. The world would be a better place if there were more people like you.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: Wacenturion on October 03, 2009, 03:43:25 PM: Integrity and honesty...........wonderful qualities that elude so many these days. Nice to see it still exists.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: willapawapiti on October 03, 2009, 05:59:06 PM: Nice work. I am applaud your persistence and honesty!
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: M_ray on October 05, 2009, 09:27:31 PM: I am very impressed ... Great job! :)
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: MagKarl on October 06, 2009, 07:54:18 AM: Absolutely commendable effort on your part Diablo. Thank you.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 06, 2009, 08:16:20 AM: Great that you found the owner! All when I was wondering if there really were honest people out there.

Gets me thinkin.. "Home" is a locked way point but I think I'll put my name and number in the battery cover or electronically in my Rino, -just in case I do somethin stupid and give someone else an opportunity to be honest.

I wear this old wool shirt jacket on most hunts. Large pockets. I take the lanyard of the Rino and thread it through the pocket flap button hole, then loop the Rino through the loop. Rino goes in the pocket. Right there when I need it, and I can't drop/loose it.

I found something of about the same value as that 530 on Friday afternoon. On pavement. Generating some good Karma for myself, I've posted an ad in the local small town news paper for someone to reply/identify it. If that doesn't work, there are other slightly more embarassing means to find the owner.

This is something nobody ever wants to lose.

-Steve
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: TheHunt on October 06, 2009, 12:14:36 PM: Nicely done... Let us know if the owner does something nice in return. I will put my name on my GPS as well. Good idea.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: NWBREW on October 06, 2009, 01:07:38 PM: Incredible Diablo....just incredible you found the owner. with your efforts to find the owner I am sure good Karma will come your way.....nicely done.
Title: Re: Found Rino 530 near Mt. Adams
Post by: haugenna on October 07, 2009, 11:54:46 AM: Nice job Diablo,

How did you find him? Where was he from?