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johnnybg
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 Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:15 am Post subject: GPS/Sighting compass |
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| Can anyone advise me of any make of a electronic sighting compass combined with a GPS that gives you the 10 digit grid reference of any location? Any recommendations greatfully received! |
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whoisthechallenger
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It sounds like the ultimate outdoor gadget. But why would you want an electronic sighting compass? Most, if not all GPS units provide you with heading/bearing information, if a regular compass isn't enough. And besides, are you willing to trust ALL your navigation equipment to a set of AA batteries?
Maritime products almost hit the mark. Look at www.nexusmarine.se. You might have to take a mast and rudder with you on the Moors though... |
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Station Master
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Location: nr Dartmoor
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| the only way to sight a bearing on Dartmoor unless u have ££££££££££'s and a tank to carry it. GPS will get u to a place but a compass on them are useless. |
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Nik - KOTM
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:32 am Post subject: |
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| whoisthechallenger wrote: | It sounds like the ultimate outdoor gadget. But why would you want an electronic sighting compass? Most, if not all GPS units provide you with heading/bearing information, if a regular compass isn't enough. And besides, are you willing to trust ALL your navigation equipment to a set of AA batteries?
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What an absolute valid point, I like my GPS but I never go out there without my compass which requires no batteries. I might not take a map - but a compass - never without it
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The Wandering Artist
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| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:33 pm Post subject: GPS/Sighting compass |
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Some very good points to bare in mind. Gps is good until it goes wrong or has battery failure - - 'gadgetamania'. Even a sighting compass has its problems - I am on my fourth now! (cracked cover / oil leak and / or bubble trouble!
Whatever happens I always have a compass as the mainstay - GPS I have as a quick means to the boxing ( a luxury to us older ones I can tell you !)
And I never venture on the Moor without a map at hand .Over the years I reckon I have covered all but a little of Dartmoor, but I would never take that for granted. Dartmoor has its moods, and can be quite treacherous to the unwary.
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