6 key facts on how an electronic compass will aid your navigational experience

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6 key facts on how an electronic compass will aid your navigational experience

In this video we look at the reasons and benefits for having an electronic compass in an Outdoor GPS Unit and how you use the electronic compass when out in the hills.

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00:00 - Intro - 6 key facts on how an electronic compass will aid your navigational experience

00:08 - Why do we have an electronic compass?

01:06 - Do all GPS units have an electronic compass?

02:02 - Does it replace a normal compass?

02:42 - Do you need to calibrate an electronic compass?

03:00 - When are you going to use an electronic compass on a GPS unit?

03:42 - Does the electronic compass work at all times?

04:57 - Many thanks for watching the video from


1 comment

  • Michael Godfrey

    Very interesting and informative. So much I didn’t understand about my electronic compass before, but now I know better. Thank you

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