Re: Newbee needs help

 I got a nearly new HP48G on E-bay for less than $90 US after my 42s  was
broken ( a sad day indeed)  ......there are other older models for less
Even without learning HP programming methods  you can use the basic
functions( rectangular to co-ordinate conversions , statistics using the
stack, and , in the newer models, use of complex numbers)  to do what you
want, but first you will have to study the manuals.

Good luck.

Stew




"D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I will just say what I'm doing now and you can tell me if there is an
> easier way than this.
> First I start with the instrument setting at a "given" coordinate location
> of 4000, 4000 so as to stay away from negative values.
> Then I backsite a point and assign it a speculative Azimuth based on
> relation to the sun. So we will say my backsite azimuth is 315 degrees.
> Then I turn the instrument to the right an angle of 165 degrees and shoot
> a distance of 100 feet. I add my backsite azimuth of 315 to the new front
> site angle of 165 which = 480 degrees. Since this is more than 360degrees
> I then subtract 360 from 480 giving me a new front site azimuth of 120
> degrees.
> I now take the (cos120degrees) 100feet = (-50)
> So I add the instruments occupied y coord to (-50) and I get a y coord for
> the
> new front site point of 3950
> I then take the (sin120degrees) 100feet =86
> So I add the instruments occupied x coord to 86 and I get an x coord for
the
> new front site point of 4086.
> Is there an easier way than this ?
>
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