pda compass

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Easygoing_Dave

Is there any freeware programs that allow me to use my pocket PC with GPS as
a compass, I have seen the Sun Compass, but would prefer one that uses the
GPS

tia

Dave
 
Is there any freeware programs that allow me to use my pocket PC with GPS as
a compass, I have seen the Sun Compass, but would prefer one that uses the
GPS
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A GPS tells you where you are, not which way north is. Since you
can't use a GPS as a compass, adding a pda to a GPS doesn't allow you
to use a GPS as a compass.

It's like adding a knife to a fork doesn't allow you to use a knife as
a cup.

A compass needs something that can sense magnetism. A piece of iron,
a Hall-effect device - something like that. Software can't determine
direction of the magnetic poles.
 
Al said:
A GPS tells you where you are, not which way north is. Since you
can't use a GPS as a compass, adding a pda to a GPS doesn't allow you
to use a GPS as a compass.

It's like adding a knife to a fork doesn't allow you to use a knife as
a cup.

A compass needs something that can sense magnetism. A piece of iron,
a Hall-effect device - something like that. Software can't determine
direction of the magnetic poles.
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I beg to differ, as my Garmin emap shows compass direction both on the
move and stationary...

Regards,
John.
 
I beg to differ, as my Garmin emap shows compass direction both on the
move and stationary...
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If you turn it without moving it, it shows a change of direction? Then
there's a magnetic sensor in it. My GPSIII+ doesn't show direction
without motion. Neither do any of my other GPS receivers. Neither
does GPS technology allow for it. (GPS calculates instant location,
not direction. Direction is a secondary effect of change in
location.)
 
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