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Highgear Summit Altimeter Watch
how do you calibrate the altimeter
By bandmbrigg2341206
Ranked #810 - Running Watches
August 4, 2008
how do you calibrate the altimeter
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By Jim Holland
August 5, 2008
Most altimeter watches can be calibrated by entering in a "reference" altitude at a known location. For example, my house is at about 6,950 feet. I set this reference altitude and then when I go up or down, the watch extrapolates the elevation based on the change in barometric pressure. I believe you can also set it to a known barometric pressure. Of course as storms come and go (causing the pressure to vary), altimeter watches can get a little off, but they're usually pretty close to the mark (I rarely calibrate my Suunto T-6. I have a friend who also has an altimeter who also rarely calibrates his -- we're usually within 2-300 feet).
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Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- Yes
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Timer:
- No
- Chronograph:
- Yes
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- Yes
- Declination Adjustable:
- Yes
- Bubble Level:
- No
- Backlight:
- Yes
- Low Battery Indicator:
- No
- PC Compatible:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Resistant
- Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
- Electroluminescent
- Alarms:
- 2
- Battery Type:
- CR2032
- Recommended Use:
- Any outdoor sport
- Country of Origin:
- China
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