- >The electronic compass is not required for geocaching but can be helpful. The >electronic compass is a battery hog and I keep it turned off unless I need it, >which is seldom. I think what you are referring to is the main screen I use once I get to the 80 ft range. You are talking about the thing that looks like a compass on the screen. Where did you learn it is a catalyst for battery death? RIP. Stephen **************************************** For List Info or To make _ANY_ changes, including unsubscribing from this list, click -----> //www.freelists.org/list/geocaching Missouri Caches Scheduled to be Archived http://tinyurl.com/87cqw