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Re: Need a Compass

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:23 pm
by Richard1961
:lol: Or you can use the always reliable method of if lost, run whichever way the Goshawks chace you. :roll: Richard Ps You are not lost if there is no one else along to tattle or to ask directions from. Your only doing some unplanned off trail travel :P

Re: Need a Compass

Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:33 pm
by DonNewcomb
Redbad wrote:so you will need to read the programming manual for your GPS. Using a GPS unit that is improperly setup will give you misleading and inaccurate information which will not be helpful if you are in a critical situation. You will also want to know how to program way points into your GPS unit.
Good advice all 'round. If you use a GPS you need to understand the impact of map datum and projection on the use of the GPS.

Re: Need a Compass

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:32 am
by Rafiki
Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. This year I am trying to master the compass. I am hoping to have a large REI dividend next year. Once I have my compass skills down and receive my dividend, it will very mostly be that I get a GPS unit with it.