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Old 13th February 2006 | 13:43
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mono
 
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From: The Sandpit
How can a GPS determine heading if it is stationary?? It calculates track when moving on the basis of "I was there then and here now so I must be going in this direction" Therefore how can it be used to compare against a magnetic compass.

Of course a compass swing is still required!
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