[GeoStL] Re: e trex power (& other) problems

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At the very least, it will have the compass calibrated wrong.  Magnetic
compasses do not work correctly in a car.  The ones they make for cars have
to be calibrated for the distorted magnetic field.  So calibrate it out in
the open.

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> [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eric & Dayna East
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:20 PM
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> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: e trex power (& other) problems
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> Jeff,
>
> Yes, I did. However I did it while sitting in the car. do you
> think maybe that has something
> to do with it?
>
> Eric
>
> Jeff Tynan wrote:
>
> > -
> > I'm sure you already tried this but, did you recalibrate the compass
> > after changing the batteries? The heading and pointer will jump around
> > if you don't.
> >
> > Jeff
> > >
> > > On another note... i've been having problems with my pointer & heading
> > > bouncing ALL OVER THE
> > > PLACE while caching. Anyone else experience this?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> >
> >
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