The Garmin MSC-10 satellite compass is the latest in a new breed of on board satellite compasses that not only integrates well into existing navigation systems but uses the newest GPS technology to help pinpoint boat location.\u00a0The Garmin MSC-10 satellite compass uses GPS derived data, instead of the earth\u2019s magnetic field, to calculate a boat\u2019s heading and is therefore unaffected by magnetic interference.\u00a0
\nIt works across four satellite constellations \u2013 GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou, with this many data points being collected by the Garmin MSC-10 satellite compass it can offer an extremely precise bearing and position.\u00a0
\nThe MSC-10 position updates at a rate of 10Hz. Which is a refresh rate of ten every second.\u00a0
\nHeading accuracy is stated to be within two degrees. The unit also provides precise pitch, roll and heave data, ideal for heading into choppy water.
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\nThe MSC 10 can be integrated into many systems on your yacht, such as the auto-pilot, which need accurate and up to date steering data.
\nGarmin\u2019s latest satellite compass uses a mixture of the latest technologies and simpler ones to give you several layers of redundancy when planning your blue water voyages.\u00a0
\nIt has a built-in magnetometer for use in the unlikely event of satellite signals being temporarily lost.\u00a0
\nThe MSC 10 is also relatively small and easy to install.
\nWhile the The Garmin MSC-10 compass might not be the cheapest on the market it is certainly competitive with other brands out there.
\nIt has excellent connectivity and redundancy which give great peace of mind when attempting a long or potentially treacherous voyage where the auto pilot is likely to come into play.\u00a0\u00a0
\nPrice: \u00a3900.
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The Garmin MSC-10 satellite compass is the latest in a new breed of on board satellite compasses that not only integrates well into existing navigation systems but uses the newest GPS technology to help pinpoint boat location.\u00a0The Garmin MSC-10 satellite … <\/p>\n