Compass Question
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From: Jersey Shore
Compass Question
Hi Guys and Gals.
On my 2003 F150 sport, I have the overhead compass and thermometer.
We're heading to Florida next weekend, and I'm wondering...do I need to reset the compass as I pass through the zones?
I've got it calibrated for the Zone I live in. Will it adjust?
On my 2003 F150 sport, I have the overhead compass and thermometer.
We're heading to Florida next weekend, and I'm wondering...do I need to reset the compass as I pass through the zones?
I've got it calibrated for the Zone I live in. Will it adjust?
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Wheatland, Mo
You shouldn't need to do anything with it. The changes in the zones won't be enough to make a difference that you would notice without having something there to measure. It only shows you basic directions, not direction heading in degrees. but if you insist on being that specific, you could alwyas get a handheld GPS. Then you would know for sure.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: arizona
Just make sure you have a compass with the needle pointing NORTH.
I saw one the other day that was made in china with the needle pointing south.....really. I pointed it out to the girl at the counter and she just didn't get.
I saw one the other day that was made in china with the needle pointing south.....really. I pointed it out to the girl at the counter and she just didn't get.
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Depending on where you are coming from, it will be inaccurate by a few degrees. Not that it is such a big deal since the compass only displays 8 directions. If you were coming from seattle to miami it might be as much as 25 degrees difference. Still not a huge deal when considering the accuracy of the compass to begin with.
