+tanglewoodmark Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 A while ago i found a Garmin GPS III near my house. I've asked around and stuff but no one has claimed it, so i figured i should at least learn how to use it. I've been trying to find waypoints with it, but the compass doesn't seem to work. It doesn't point north and when i turn, the compass doesn't do anything. Same thing happens when i try to go to a waypoint; the arrow just moves with me... it doesn't point to the waypoint. I've changed the batteries and read the instructions, but that didn't do any good... Help? Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The GPS III (link) is an older model that doesn't have a true magnetic compass. You have to be moving at a walking pace (at least) before the unit can determine it's direction of travel from the satellite signals. Quote Link to comment
+tanglewoodmark Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 The GPS III (link) is an older model that doesn't have a true magnetic compass. You have to be moving at a walking pace (at least) before the unit can determine it's direction of travel from the satellite signals. if it helps any, it's a GPS III + Quote Link to comment
+afh3 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I still have a GPS III+. Used it for finds until I got an Oregon 400t. Other than somewhat reduced performance in tree cover (relatively speaking) it worked pretty well. And, no, there is no electronic compass. Just one that will indicate while you are in motion. Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 if it helps any, it's a GPS III + Same explanation applies for the GPS III Plus (link) Quote Link to comment
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