[TowerTalk] RE: Compass question

[mcduffie@actcom.net (mcduffie@actcom.net)]

On Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:50:31 -0800, Michael Tope wrote:

> >From the looks of it, the Garmin unit is nothing more
> than standard GPS handheld with a built-in flux gate
> compass

But remember, a magnetic compass can be inaccurate anywhere near steel, such
as a tower.  I wouldn't rely on anything read from the top of a tower with
one.

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