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#246713 - 06/07/12 02:48 PM Compass & GPS
Outdoor_Quest Offline
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Registered: 08/17/09
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Loc: Central Oregon
I just posted a short article on my blog about what to do if your compasss or GPS appears to be broken.

Blake

www.outdoorquest.blogspot.com

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#246733 - 06/07/12 10:38 PM Re: Compass & GPS [Re: Outdoor_Quest]
widget Offline
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Registered: 07/06/03
Posts: 550
Good information. More need to listen to your advise smile
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#246735 - 06/08/12 12:00 AM Re: Compass & GPS [Re: widget]
Outdoor_Quest Offline
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Thanks Widget

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#246739 - 06/08/12 02:18 AM Re: Compass & GPS [Re: Outdoor_Quest]
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Registered: 08/26/06
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Loc: southern Cal
I am usually in fairly "bumpy" country so a compass is essentially a backup for terrain association, which works just fine until it becomes foggy and/or dark. Your remarks are excellent advice.
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