SAS Compass Question

Uncle Timbo

Uncle Timbo

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I just got one and it seems that the needle wants to "stick." It is not near a magnetic field. I can pick it up and set it down 10 times and it might read the same 5-7 times. I'll admit, I've never had a compass like this before. Is this the nature of the beast? Please help me out. Thanks.
 
I haven't had any trouble with my SAS compass "sticking" since I received it a few weeks ago. It is very accurate and points consistantly in the same direction. If I tilt the compass to the side, sometimes the dial slightly falls off the needle, but it can be easily replaced by just turning the compass to the opposite side. That seems to be a common characteristic of a dry compass.

If you like the compass, I would exchange it and ask the company to make sure they send you one in proper working order. Also, have them turn the compass upside down and gently tap on the glass to make sure the glass isn't loose.

Hope that helps! :)
 
Thanks TAH. In playing with mine I've noticed that when the needle stops that I can tap on the wood table that it's setting on and get it to read the same everytime. If I don't tap on the table it will stick close or whereever it wants to.
 
I had one a while ago that did that- returned it through the company I purchased it from,who admitted that there seemed to be a bad batch at the time with the habit of doing what you are describing.

-G
 
Hillbilly.223 said:
Thanks TAH. In playing with mine I've noticed that when the needle stops that I can tap on the wood table that it's setting on and get it to read the same everytime. If I don't tap on the table it will stick close or whereever it wants to.
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Billy from the Hills,

Sounds like you got a bad compass. Mine doesn't stick no matter what. Unfortunately, you need to send it back. :(

It's comforting to know that these are the same compasses that the British Army depend on for escape. :rolleyes:

"The FB 1605 NATO SAS Survival Compass has been designed to hold up under the harshest environments and during WWII, was even swallowed by military pilots during capture so that it could later be used as an escape compass."
 
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