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Subject: Re: Fluxgate compass
From: Rodney Myrvaagnes (rodneym@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Jan 28 2002 - 22:34:06 EST
The most recent mounted fluxgate compasses will adjust themselves if you make a circle at constant speed, I am told. The old Sailcomp which came on our
boat and was destroyed by lightning did not, but it was 1989 or earlier.
On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:38:50 -0500, Craig wrote:
>In referring to Bowditch chapter 6 concerning compass adjustment, I would
>like to know if this applies to electronic fluxgate compasses. Does anyone
>here have any experience with this or could refer me to other references?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Craig
Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a
"Win98 ate my sig block."
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