Buying a Compass?
Jan 14, 2019 07:36:35 #
rmalarz wrote:
Along with that, the north pole is wandering a bit faster than anticipated.
--Bob
--Bob
Now, now Bob! Fraid the old North Pole hasn't moved a mm since its inception back in the good old days, but the Magnetic Pole has sure been scurrying across Northern Canada for quite a spell now. 😱😜😵😀😀
LittleRed (Ron)
Jan 14, 2019 07:40:51 #
If you have low blood pressure my nav system will cure you. other than that, I LOVE the car.
jerryc41 wrote:
I've used a couple of in-car GPS systems, and none worked as well as a Garmin.
Jan 14, 2019 07:43:02 #
I'm sure Tates ain't laughing LOL Well you just gave them some free advertising. maybe he can reopen now
jerryc41 wrote:
Sorry, but this was supposed to be a humorous post. 
http://daviddilworth.com/pol/worlds-funniest-compass-tates-compass/
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activity/john-tate-s-compass.html
http://daviddilworth.com/pol/worlds-funniest-compass-tates-compass/
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activity/john-tate-s-compass.html
Jan 14, 2019 07:47:04 #
I never seen a car amidst a group of orienteering enthusiasts as they make their ways around the course.
As for accuracy, I think of the two old ladies who ended up in the Thames because of instruction from their system. (Of course, it may be because they drive on the wrong side of the road that caused the GPS to err.)
Give me the sun any day, or night.....
As for accuracy, I think of the two old ladies who ended up in the Thames because of instruction from their system. (Of course, it may be because they drive on the wrong side of the road that caused the GPS to err.)
Give me the sun any day, or night.....
Jan 14, 2019 08:23:38 #
Jan 14, 2019 08:23:46 #
If i want a really accurate compass, i use the one on my boat. (Anyone remember "Beany and Cecle" when that travled across the desert in their boat?) LoL
Jan 14, 2019 08:24:26 #
Jan 14, 2019 08:26:08 #
If I wanted a really accurate compass, I'd use the one on my boat. (Anyone remember "Beany and Cecle" when they travled across the desert in their boat?) LoL
Jan 14, 2019 08:44:02 #
As far as car navigation systems are concerned, I've only ever used a Toyota system in my Prius. Once you buy the car, the map is fixed until you buy a new disk to update it, allowing for new roads and changes in the traffic patterns. Last time I checked the new disk cost about $250, and that was several years ago.
I got an iPhone last year and it blows away the built in navigation system. I do use Google maps instead of Apple maps but the key points are (1) the map is always up to date; and (2) the traffic information is much more up to date than the built in system.
Since I've only had experience with the Toyota system I can't comment on other brands, but I suspect that unless you have internet connectivity they will all have similar problems.
I got an iPhone last year and it blows away the built in navigation system. I do use Google maps instead of Apple maps but the key points are (1) the map is always up to date; and (2) the traffic information is much more up to date than the built in system.
Since I've only had experience with the Toyota system I can't comment on other brands, but I suspect that unless you have internet connectivity they will all have similar problems.
Jan 14, 2019 08:45:26 #
foxfirerodandgun
Loc: Stony Creek, VA
At times it is difficult to see the forest since the trees are in the way. ;~)
Jan 14, 2019 08:48:13 #
GENorkus wrote:
If I wanted a really accurate compass, I'd use the one on my boat. (Anyone remember "Beany and Cecle" when they travled across the desert in their boat?) LoL
Boat compasses can have their problems too, they need to be corrected , Remember " Can Dead Men Vote Twice" = Compass Deviation Magnetic Variance True. In reverse True Virgins Make Dull Companions. BTW I still have my good boat compass, probably about 3 lbs and needs a mount , Bob.
Jan 14, 2019 09:35:41 #
The magnetic declination varies, and there are a number of web sites that publish the variance.
That stated, if I need a magnetic compass, I'd use my Army M2 artillery compass converted to degrees from radians and calibrated by Brunton in Colorado. I also still have a quality GI compass made by Cammenga.
Compasses are still good for cave exploration, since GPS systems can't get satellite signals there.
That stated, if I need a magnetic compass, I'd use my Army M2 artillery compass converted to degrees from radians and calibrated by Brunton in Colorado. I also still have a quality GI compass made by Cammenga.
Compasses are still good for cave exploration, since GPS systems can't get satellite signals there.
Jan 14, 2019 11:18:04 #
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Jan 15, 2019 05:38:30 #
Jerry , I think it got lot on quite a few . I am recycling your joke in the office at the moment .
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