Divetech99
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So I calibrated the Petrel compass, declination set to zero. After a few minutes, reading is off. So, calibrated again. Reading is ok. After a few min, reading is off again. Has anyone encountered this?
- Compared it with reading from a Suunto sk8 mechanical compass. Suunto worn on left wrist. Petrel on right wrist.
- No metal interference around. Suunto is not near the Petrel when taking a reading.
- Calibration done per manual and video - moving it in all directions.
First noticed incorrect Petrel reading underwater in a familiar area. This was after calibrating it on land. Checked it again topside. Still got Incorrect reading until calibrated once more. Then it'll give incorrect reading after a few min. Suunto sk8 gave consistent reading throughout.
Petrel is a Version 29. Petrel 2.
- Compared it with reading from a Suunto sk8 mechanical compass. Suunto worn on left wrist. Petrel on right wrist.
- No metal interference around. Suunto is not near the Petrel when taking a reading.
- Calibration done per manual and video - moving it in all directions.
First noticed incorrect Petrel reading underwater in a familiar area. This was after calibrating it on land. Checked it again topside. Still got Incorrect reading until calibrated once more. Then it'll give incorrect reading after a few min. Suunto sk8 gave consistent reading throughout.
Petrel is a Version 29. Petrel 2.