Cab Mounted compasses

Submitted: Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 20:53

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Cameron

Does anybody have any suggestions for a good quality (Old fashioned !!!) dashboard mounted compass.
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Cameron

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Reply By: dixie - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 21:00

Reply By: Topcat (WA) - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 21:42

Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 21:42

Hi Cameron, I have a very good Silva Magnetic Compass fitted in my Tojo which I have used for navigation for about 10 years now before the GPS units became the rage. Accurate to +- one degree & has excellent coefficient compensators which eliminate magnetic interference from electrical & radio equipment. The current model is the C58 which is dash or windscreen mounted. It has an interior light fitted for night vision & retails at around $125.00 & is available from :
Macson Trading Company
44 Alexandra Parade
Clifton Hill Victoria 3068
Telephone (03) 9489 9766
Email info@macson.com.au

Cheers.Have Wheels Will Travel

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 21:58

Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 21:58

Are you happy with it, they seem kind of expensive to me, I was looking at them last yrs 4x4 show.

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Follow Up By: Topcat (WA) - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 22:23

Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 22:23

Hi Truckster, when I bought the unit they were only around $80.00 & as I was in Melborne at the time I went and bought one. After setting it up I was very surprised when I got a GPS as to how accurate it was since I haven't altered the compensation since installation. I suppose if you want good quality equipment you have got to be prepared to pay for it. I've seen so many of the 'cheapies' fitted to vehicles that spin like a top when you switch on any of the vehicle accessories that you wonder whether north is north or whatever. It has served me well over the years where all I had was that & a good map to work with. By the way I will be in Melbourne early November after my trip up to the Cape. Might try & make contact while there. Cheers.Have Wheels Will Travel

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 23:53

Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 23:53

Yea dont mind paying for QUALITY things, just get worried about getting ripped off.

Welcome to catch up, could even arrange a BBQ with the MElbourne people at my place if the dog hasnt totally destroyed the back yard.

Take care.

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Follow Up By: Member - Shawn - Tuesday, Jul 22, 2003 at 13:33

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2003 at 13:33

Guys, i don't know about in car dash mounted compasses, but the price seems resonable to me as a godd quality Silva hand held compass can set you back $60 - $80.
I can vouch for hand held Silva compasses as professionally as that is all we use, a very good brandKeep your powder dry