Motorola Talkabout T6300 User Manual page 37

Compass Declination
Compass declination, also called 'variation' in mariners' and aviators' jargon, is the angle
between where a compass needle points, referred to as 'magnetic north', and the true north
pole. To set the compass declination, select the
can set the compass declination from magnetic north by pressing the
setting appears, then pressing
If you notice an incorrect compass reading and your compass has been calibrated, you
Note:
may need to set the compass declination for your area. Visit www.motorola.com or
call Motorola for details on setting compass declination for your area.
Using the Compass
Press until
compass screen displays -- showing the direction and
degrees. If is displayed instead of degrees from
north, recalibrate the compass.
to set.
appears. Let go and the
mode and the
or until the desired
menu. You
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