[TowerTalk] Strange behavior

[Steve Maki]

On 1/23/2017 17:03 PM, Guy Olinger wrote:

> The best way, if you have visible items in satellite maps on Google
> Earth, is to use the built-in distance and bearing facility.
>
> Tools>Ruler>Line
>
> map length to "feet"
>
> click the cross-hair over spot 1, then click cross-hair over spot 2.
> Distance and bearing from spot 1 to spot 2.
>
> At one place I know of, the original estimate of direction was later
> proven to be off by 13-14 degrees when finally done in Google Earth

That works great. Obviously the accuracy improves if you pick a more 
distant landmark.

-Steve K8LX