"problems" with alti and compass

By J. Nick Francis Ranked #489 - Altimeters January 16, 2009

Looks like a few users are upset because the alti function needs to be reset often...that is because the altimeter uses barometric pressure to determine altitude, so whenever the barometer changes the alti will change also. You need to either: set the watch to the correct altitude each day or adjust the barometer to your local value. This is the nature of the altimeter, and is true for all altimeters except those using GPS to determine altitude. As for the compass, I have found mine to be pretty true UNTIL I head back into town. Being anywhere near moving current (powerlines, electrical devices, etc) will skew the compass reading since current moving produces magnetic fields. And, just like the alti you need to reset the compass every once and a while. Overall, suuntos are pretty magnificent watches, and once you get the hang of the buttons and the programming all is well

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