[amsat-bb] Re: How to calibrate the azimuth angle?

[Dave Guimont <dguimon1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>     I am Chiu-Teng Tsai (BM6ERA) from Taiwan. Now we are building a 
> mobile ground station. One of our problem is how to calibrate the 
> azimuth angle. Use compass only, or any better solution? Thanks for your help!

Chiu-Teng Tsai,

I forgot to tell you my old "crutch" to remember

True  Variation Magnetic Deviation Compass

Two Virgins Make Dead Company add west..

Going the other way, subtract west...




            73, Dave, WB6LLO
                dguimon1@san.rr.com

                    Disagree: I learn....

               Pulling for P3E... 

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