Thanks for all the input -
It was the swinging the compass input I was after.

Thought process was that maybe with decent sat reception - swinging the
compass (adjustments and compass card) may be easier and more accurate with
the GPS then using traditional methods i.e.. lining up bearing points,
shadows etc with my 13 year old at the wheel and me trying to do this. Have
a 21 coastal boat with compass in 5 degree increments. Sounds like the best
idea is stick with traditional methods or farm it out. In any case thanks
for all the help and thoughts.


"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message
...
Oops....I also forgot TIME. GPS does provide very accurate TIME to
make the calculations in my other post....

Sorry....(blush)

On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 21:12:28 -0500, "wg992000"
wrote:

Does anyone know if there is a set relationship between the accuracy /
DOP/
Differenctial indicated on the GPS page to the accuracy of the compass
direction? ( of the GPS)

ie. Trying to determine how far off the compass rose would be off if
WAAS
sat's were being received and there was high accuracy.

Kind of new at this. Any thoughts appreciated.



Larry W4CSC

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