Round out the list with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, a quad helix antenna, a built-in barometric altimeter and 3-axis compass and a glove-friendly color touchscreen.
What does B/A stand for?
B/A stands for Barometric Altimeter
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The GPS is capable of tracking distance and speed and the watch packs in a barometric altimeter for elevation data.
A lot of pilots don't fully understand how their barometric altimeter works.
An electronic compass that works when you're standing still is invaluable, and the barometric altimeter is an asset on any hunting trip in the mountains.
The 530 adds an electronic compass, barometric altimeter and NOAA weather receiver to the mix.
This barometric altimeter setting yielded a 400-foot difference, with the radar altimeter in the uncomfortable direction.
For those who plan to take their Land Rover into the wilds, how about a Garmin hand-held GPS system with electronic compass and barometric altimeter at pounds 225 or a Survival Kit including a Multi-Lock(TM) tool, a tough folding aluminium shovel, glass-filled ABS and stainless steel, a sport saw, a Gerber axe and a full-size Mag-Lite.