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Well, I don't do it before each cache. I don't have a check list, so I
usually don't do it unless it looks like it is a bit flaky, and you can
usually tell right off the bat. I use the compass A LOT. I don't find
the calibration that annoying. I just don't think you should have to do
it unless you change the batteries like the manual says. Knowing what I
do about the unit after using it for almost a year, I would not
hesitate to do it all over again.
Eric & Dayna East wrote:
I'm getting close to raising enough
money to purchase one but now i'm wondering if I should reconsider.
Having to recal before every cache seems a bit extreme.
Are there any other quirks I should
know about?
I'd like to hear what those of you
who use it think of it overall. What are the pluses and minuses in your
opinions?
Thanks & God bless!
Eric
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[GeoStL] Re: Is it me, or is there bad days?
BruceS wrote:
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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:22:40 -0600 (CST), J.A. Terranson <measl@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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We use a 60CS as well, and the recalibration routine is now so ingrained
that we recalbefore every cache. No kidding - every one of them! We call
it "doing the geodance" because of the odd movements required (you 60
owners will identify I'm sure!).
Calibrating your electronic compass is good however should only be
needed when you change batteries in your gps. Also the dance movement
is not needed.... stand still and just turn the gps around in your
hands 2 times :-)
Well, that is the theory I know, but in practice, it just gets out of
whack some times even when you don't change the batteries. And this is
not the only time I have heard this. I saw it pop up on the 60CS forum
as well, and I think I recall a few people saying they experienced the
problem, but there was by no means a deafening chorus joining in. So I
suspect it is not a universal problem, but only for a chosen few.
For what I paid for the thing, I keep a good grip on it and don't start
twirling it in my hands O:-) I
actually did try it both ways, but when I spin, I calibrate my own
internal compass too. That is required because sometimes I forget to
create a waypoint for where I parked.
:-(
Bruce
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