For which area is this international compass balanced?
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for any area, once you can adjust the magnectic declination of.your own area by followibg simple steps according.to the users manual. I am in Brazil and I am really hapoy with mine. hope.this helps, see ya.
1067900
The transit is easily adjustable... Just a dime or your thumbnail can turn the screw to set declination. It should work almost anywhere but the poles.
1067901
It can be used anywhere on the globe except perhaps the north and south pole. It has a mechanical declination adjusting screw that makes it possible to calibrate it to any area.
1067902
When ordering online, unless you can specify southern hemisphere, you will most likely get a northern hemisphere balanced compass
1067903
If you adjust the magnetic declination then you should be fine. If however it continues to not function properly then brunton should replace or refund you if you send it in explaining your problem within a reasonable amount of time. Hope that helps address your questions/concerns.
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Global needle works anywhere on the planet on the "G." So, this one is for world-wide use since the magnetic field changes around the globe. The "D" is for declination which is the amount the needle is deflected from a correct north based on your position. Good maps will show this so you can make adjustments to your compass. So, "G" is for the special global needle which will not be confused outside the area it was intended to be used within.
924042
Can't confirm for sure but Magellan site states it includes map of North America which I believe normally includes Canada.
70902
No. One must account for declination mathematically when using an Army issue compass; declination is indicated on MGRS maps and should be calculated in after reading.
1928643
It has a world wide base but not really good for navigation. Need to check with Garmin on the purchase of navigation software.
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I don't know for sure but it is very well made, balanced and sharp! Worth the price too!!
1402596
I don't refer to the compass or thermometer since I use the pole for stability in walking the dog. Adjusting the length of the pole to fit your height seems straight forward. I prefer the pole to a cane.
668037
It's a Digiweigh brand scale, and their website is DigiweighUSA.com :) I'd say in America.. I own this scale and it does quite nicely and remains accurate after plenty of use
1246850
The following version (with the D for declination) has the adjustment: Suunto Tandem/360PC/360R Dg Clino/Compass
2089999
Timothy, The effect the earth has on the needle of a compass is different in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere. Compasses built for the northern part of the earth, above the equator have the needle "balanced" so that it is level when the compass is level. If you buy a compass built by a company located in the southern hemisphere the south end of the needle will probably float hi as compared to the north end. Cammenga manufactures here in the USA so their compass card is balanced for our local. This military marching compass is really so easy to use. The body of the compass has a nice straight edge along one side making it very useful when you want to align a map to any one of its three coordinates. The military has used this compass for many years and it is a proven performer. Note, if you want lots of features such as inclination, mirror imaging with see through hole, adjustable declination, etc. there are lots of much more complicated compasses available. All compasses point to the same place, magnetic north, no matter who made the compass. However, the earth rotates on an axis running through the North Pole to the South Pole. This axis is not magnetic, it is geographic and called "true north." Magnetic north is off to one side of the axis, though this is a somewhat simple explanation. If any compass points other than magnetic north then it has been adjusted for declination, the difference between true north and magnetic. Declination varies depending on your location on the earth's surface.
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Yes, looks like the same thing. Mine work fine so far and I favor the safety compass over the traditional compass because I just hate to see what students might do with the traditional type. :-)
1897098
no no compass. fortunately i don't need it my truck has one built in...north south east west right? I need all the help i can get
604842
I have no idea...It is very heavy so I would suspect USA...but there are no markings of any kind.
1062384
Used mine in France, England and Itlay both in marine and topo chart. Worked great!
588310
Notice near the top of the listing, you can click on "compass altimeter/barometer" or "maps, compass altimeter/barometer". The first is the 78s. The second is the 78sc. The "maps" are actually charts of the US and Bahamas.
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No, there is not. Magnetic declination is changed on the US military compass by adding degrees for west declination, converting from grid azimuth to magnetic azimuth, and subtracting for east declination. Reverse the process to convert back.
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No compass per say. It uses GPS satellites to navigate. You cannot be on top of anything ferrous(steel) though as that upsets the accuracy. It is pretty good to find your way around the sky if you are new to this.