Re: Question re Suunto Tandem compass/clinometer

Hi, 
I have an older Tandem which doesn't have that mark. Is there any way
of moving that second line? If so, I'd guess it's a way to give you a
magnetic deviation adjustment.


"Michael K. Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Hi,
> 
> I just bought a Suunto Tandem compass/clinometer and can see something in the 
> compass viewfinder that isn't discussed in the instruction manual.  
> 
> If anyone here owns one of these, I would very much appreciate your telling me 
> whether or not yours fits this description.  Ultimately, I'd like to know if it's 
> defective -or- how to make use of what I am seeing.
> 
> The instruction manual says that when I look into the compass viewfinder, I should 
> see a vertical line from which to take bearings.
> 
> Problem:  I have two vertical lines - they are parallel and about 10 degrees apart.  
> One is dead ahead in the viewfinder and looks like the one that's documented in the 
> manual, but the other line, offset to the left of the first, has arrow heads at the 
> top and bottom with the letters "E" and "W" printed on either side of the arrow 
> heads.  
> 
> What in the world is this second line for that's engraved with "E" and "W"?
> 
> Any feedback would be very much appreciated as I can't find any links for tech 
> support at the Suunto web site.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Mike Davis
> 
> 
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