Thread: PLB and GPS or just an inReach?

Originally Posted by imaca

I've found that the magnetic bearing on topo50 to be a bit out, even accounting for magnetic deviation. I've taken the bearing to a land mark on my phone and checked it with a compass and it was a good 20 degrees out.
Any suggestions?

20 degrees is just about what the difference is between magnetic north and true north. Your compass will definitely be pointing at magnetic north, I bet your phone is doing true north