Re: Compass also?

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Posted by Cucamonga Keith on 14:31:08 08/13/03

In Reply to: Re: Compass also? posted by leeway

:i believe all gps has compass function built in because of the satellite triangulation, using just the built in map, although not too detailed, it would show where you are and where and which direction is land... my $0.02

This is a very good point and if I had not bought the compass before, I would certainly consider this in my decision when buying a GPS.

You just need to be sure to charge it before going out(or check the batteries), always take the GPS with you, leash it to you or the yak at all times, get a good signal, etc., etc.. For me, knowing that I sometimes forget things and the sea can be unforgiving, having the Ritchie magnetic compass as a back up that needs no power, takes up no room(dash mount) and is always in the boat is worth the small investment.

Keith

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Comments:	: :i believe all gps has compass function built in because of the satellite triangulation, using just the built in map, although not too detailed, it would show where you are and where and which direction is land... my $0.02 This is a very good point and if I had not bought the compass before, I would certainly consider this in my decision when buying a GPS. You just need to be sure to charge it before going out(or check the batteries), always take the GPS with you, leash it to you or the yak at all times, get a good signal, etc., etc.. For me, knowing that I sometimes forget things and the sea can be unforgiving, having the Ritchie magnetic compass as a back up that needs no power, takes up no room(dash mount) and is always in the boat is worth the small investment.Keith
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