Gear Review
Highgear Alterra Altimeter Watch
Setting Altimeter vs Barometer
By ATM
Ranked #546 - Running Watches
December 8, 2006
As a follow-up to the review posted by Schott5504, setting the Barometer is less accurate than setting the altimeter to a known elevation. Most NWS barometer readings are ~30min old, and the barometer can change enough in 30 min to affect the accuracy of the altimeter. Since the altimeter and barometer work together, i've found that setting the altimeter to a known altitude (http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=151:1:7302452860451648895::NO:::) is a much more accurate way to calibrate this watch. Setting the correct real altitude will also auto-adjust the MSL Barometer reading as the local barometer reading is determined by the watch and should not be adjusted. Great watch overall!
View Details: Highgear Alterra Altimeter Watch
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Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- Yes
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Timer:
- Yes
- Chronograph:
- Yes
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- Yes
- Declination Adjustable:
- Yes
- Low Battery Indicator:
- Yes
- PC Compatible:
- No
- Waterproof:
- No, water resistant 50m
- Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 2oz
- Recommended Use:
- Tracking progress in the mountains
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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