Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.

  1. From the home screen, scroll down to the extended app list.
  2. Select Compass > Menu > Heading Setup > North Reference.
  3. Select an option:
    • To set magnetic north as the heading without declination, select Magnetic.

    • To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select Grid.

    • To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User > Enter Magnetic Variation, and enter the magnetic variation.

    • To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.

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September 2025