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I have a new Garmin 60CS unit, and on both treks out, i've had problems with the compass. Now, I'm very much a novice at this, so maybe I'M doing something wrong, but I don't think so.

 

I have the Electronic Compass on. When we are out and using it, it will be working fine. Then, the compass seems to STOP responding. No matter which direction I turn, the big compass on the compass page doesn't respond. The "N" arrow on the map page stays pointed in the same direction (relative to the screen) no matter which direction I turn. Also, the compass page shows the HOLD LEVEL message, even though it IS level. If I hold the compass at about 45degree angle, the HOLD LEVEL disappears.

 

If I recalibrate the compass, it starts working again.

 

I haven't tried turning off the Electric Compass yet, because I couldn't figure out how, and I didn't have the manual with me. (Now, I know how, and if it happens again, i'll try turning off the electric compass, and see if the GPS compass works).

 

Anyone have any problems like this? It's only a week old, so if we suspect a bad unit, I'll return it to REI. (Actually, I wish they'd get the CSx in, so I could exchange mine for a 60CSx).

 

Thanks for any tips.

 

Darryl.

Edited by TheMylrea's
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dude!! you should have waited... the csx is in stores this week! I got mine off ebay though..

 

i agree the compass is wierd.. sometimes it seems like it doesnt want to work especially if i hold my gps vertical. goes all messed up then...

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Well, REI has probably the BEST return policy, which is why I bought from them. They will take it back anytime, for any reason. So, if the 60csx turns out to be the "cats meow", then I will exchange it.

 

Regarding the compass, don't you ALWAYS have to hold it HORIZONTAL for the compass to give an accurate reading?

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Also, the compass page shows the HOLD LEVEL message, even though it IS level. If I hold the compass at about 45degree angle, the HOLD LEVEL disappears.

 

If I recalibrate the compass, it starts working again.

Is it possible that there's something magnetized (say a belt buckle or bracelet) that's fairly close to the 60cs?

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