Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?
In Response To: Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass? (ettienne)
: Is a compass still used nowadays? I thought the GPS has made them
: obsolete. I guess a compass does not needs batteries and a clear
: view of the sky.
Lots easier to hold a course with a compass heading than it is to try to do it with a gps.
Gps is a great tool, but better used as a backup for conventional navigation or you'll be in trouble if the batteries die or the waterproof gaskets fail.
Bill H.
Messages In This Thread
- Other: Anyone tried this compass?
Malcolm Schweizer -- 2/18/2010, 8:23 am- Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?
Will N To Go -- 2/20/2010, 12:41 pm- Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?
ettienne -- 2/18/2010, 12:23 pm- Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?
Bill Hamm -- 2/18/2010, 7:58 pm
- Whoops- didn't realize it was so small
Malcolm Schweizer -- 2/18/2010, 11:00 am- Re: Whoops- didn't realize it was so small *PIC*
Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 2/19/2010, 12:17 pm
- Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?
- Re: Other: Anyone tried this compass?