Carl, an easy way to remember is:
True (Variation, also called declination)
Magnetic (D deviation, compass error) Compass add
west, (or add east going the other way)
Two Virgins Make Dead Company add west
The V is Variation, also called declination M
Magnetic deviation(compass error) Compass add west.
The earlier discussion on this topic caused me to think about my setup.
I know the tracking programs use True North; my
question: If my declination is 8 º 6' West, is
my true north East or West of Magnetic North. I
am currently setup to where my True North is 8º
East of Magnetic North. I have looked a various
sights on the Internet but I have always had a
problem wrapping my thick brain around this topic.
Thanks,
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*Carl W8KRF*
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73, Dave, WB6LLO
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Pulling for P3E...
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