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Observe the Guidance Compass
The guidance compass indicator provides additional information about the locate:
The direction of the signal is indicated by the orientation of the orange arrow inside the
guidance compass indicator. A FORWARD pointing arrow indicates that the receiver
detects a signal flowing away from the transmitter. A DOWNWARD pointing arrow
means that the signal is a return signal flowing back towards the transmitter.
Changes in the direction of the line relative to the orientation of the receiver are indicated
by the signal direction arrow moving away from the North or South position.
The presence of bleedover signals is indicated by the RED color filling the inside of the
guidance compass indicator.
Figure 2-3 Operational Display Screen