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2. Click “Get Location”
3. Scroll down and click “Compute”
For declinations in Canada:
http://www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/apps/mdcal_e.php
When you set the declination angle on the compass you
compensate for the difference between true and magnetic
north. This increases it’s accuracy.
To set the declination angle:
1. Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to Declination mode option.
3. Press and hold SET to enter settings mode.
4. Press ST / SP / + or COMPASS / - to toggle settings.
The setting options are as follows: WEST / EAST
declination angle.
5. Press SET to confirm.
BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
ABOUT THE BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
The bearing tracking system enables you to lock onto
a bearing, which you will be able to relocate using the
compass. By locking the bearing you can see when you
deviate from your course and how much you need to
correct it to get back on track.
TO SET THE BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
1. Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
2. Press and hold SET to enter setting mode.
• The top figure shows your last bearing locked.
• The bottom figure shows your current bearing.
ST/SP/+
SET
MODE
3. Point the compass in the desired direction and press
SET.
4. Press SET to fine tune the bearing. Press ST / SP / + to
increase and COMPASS / - to decrease the bearing.
5. Press SET to confirm.
6. In the Compass mode, the locked bearing will appear
instead of the cardinal reading.
Once the bearing tracking system has been set, the
compass segments on the display will show how far you
deviate from your locked course. See the examples below:
A. The locked bearing is 94 and the current bearing is
94.
B. Your locked bearing is 94 and your current bearing is
120.
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