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On my PN40, the compass started acting flakey after the firmware update.

It acts as though the Electronic Compass is turned off, when I stand still it points differently than the course I was on. Walking around gets it back, usually.

Anybody else?

Any suggetions?

 

BTW Please don't start the "It's not a compass" thing. It's enough of a compass for what I do. ;)

 

THANKS!!!

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On my PN40, the compass started acting flakey after the firmware update.

It acts as though the Electronic Compass is turned off, when I stand still it points differently than the course I was on. Walking around gets it back, usually.

Anybody else?

Any suggetions?

 

BTW Please don't start the "It's not a compass" thing. It's enough of a compass for what I do. ;)

 

THANKS!!!

 

Hmmm, I thought I was the only one....

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There are two different compasses, one that works from GPS signals and is good down to 2.5mph of PN-40 speed. Below that speed, approximately, the internal compass is used. That is why you see two different things when moving and stationary.

 

The internal compass should be recalibrated after a firmware update and probably a good idea after changing battery types. Also, may not work well in a vehicle.

 

Check here for more compass calibration help:

http://forums.delorme.com/viewforum.php?f=131

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Being a 60CSx user, I'm used to calibrating the compass, a lot.

Now I probably look even stranger now, (up down, back and forth....) :D

I have not really noted all conditions, but calibration seems to help until next power cycle.

Your explanation of the speeds just reinforces the feeling the E/C is not on.

I have checked the munues, and it shows it is on.

PP4x4

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