waragee
9th Apr 2009, 22:55
Hi Guys
I am chasing a Hand Bearing compass to do compass swings. I am in Australia. We were hoping to pick up a SAURA HB 65G at a good price, know about the SIRS Landing compass but at Aus$1,555.00 its a bit steep. Alternative ideas welcome.
Thanks
NutLoose
10th Apr 2009, 18:32
They come up on ebay every now and then, but you will need to get it calibrated which in itself is not cheap, here are two in AUZ as we speak.
VINTAGE HENRY BROWNE MARINERS SESTREL COMPASS - eBay, Compasses, Maritime, Antiques. (end time 12-Apr-09 18:24:41 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VINTAGE-HENRY-BROWNE-MARINERS-SESTREL-COMPASS_W0QQitemZ280329529520QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Maritime_ Antiques?hash=item280329529520&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
VERY OLD COMPASS POSSIBLY WW 11 MEMORABALIA.WITH ARROW - eBay, Compasses, Maritime, Antiques. (end time 17-Apr-09 19:00:00 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VERY-OLD-COMPASS-POSSIBLY-WW-11-MEMORABALIA-WITH-ARROW_W0QQitemZ370184655309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Maritime_An tiques?hash=item370184655309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
they're are also others on UK etc site, pot luck I suppose if it will calibrate, you can give it a check swing against an aircraft one and if it appears miles off and possibly uncalibratable ( spelling) pop it back on ebay, if not far off the mark from the aircraft one, then send it to be done....... just an Idea.
waragee
11th Apr 2009, 06:56
thanks very much, i am on to it
theavionicsbloke
12th Apr 2009, 23:31
Hi
What class of compass base are you intending to use?
This thread is old but there may be others chasing a Saura HB 65G.
I know of an unused one now on offer. Email me.