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Where can I use the compass?
The Wayfinder V700 can be used in any
type of vehicle including cars, trucks, vans,
SUVs, and RVs or outside a vehicle as a hand
compass.
How do I read the display?
The Wayfinder V700 displays direction in
3 different formats: (1) compass rose, (2)
cardinal points (N, , NE, etc.) and (3) numeric
digits (325°, 330°, etc.) The 8 cardinal points
of a compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)
give you a general sense of direction. The
numeric digits show a more precise direction
down to the nearest five degrees.
What is calibration, and why is it necessary?
Calibration is the process whereby the
Wayfinder V700 distinguishes the earth’s
magnetic field from externally generated
magnetic fields such as those generated by
a vehicle’s steel body or electronics. Without
calibration, the unit believes the entire
magnetic field surrounding it is from the
earth and consequently displays inaccurate
compass readings.
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