Jump to content

GPS and compass


Recommended Posts

Posted

i have a garmin etrex legend...i also have a small compass (say half an inch in diameter)...

 

i'd like to take that compass and stick it, glue it, velcro it onto the GPS right over where i think the GPS sensor is, ie right at the top, on the same side as the lcd display...

 

would that be a bad thing?

 

would the compass be off or would the compass bugger the reception of the gps?

Posted

I don't know about reception. I guess you can test it using tape.

 

But if its one of those small, dime store compasses, they aren't very accurate.

 

moving to appropriate forum

Posted (edited)

The presence of metal and/or changing electrical fields (such as those produced in the receiver) will throw off your compass readings. Try experimenting by looking at the compass needle as you bring it near your GPS receiver. If the needle deflects, as I suspect it will, then you are better off keeping your compass separate from your GPSr.

 

-matt

Edited by pickNgrin66
Posted

The presence of metal and/or changing electrical fields (such as those produced in the receiver) will throw off your compass readings. Try experimenting by looking at the compass needle as you bring it near your GPS receiver. If the needle deflects, as I suspect it will, then you are better off keeping your compass separate from your GPSr.

 

-matt

 

Way separate.. just Duct tape the compass to your arm and throw away the GPS :anitongue::tired:

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...