[Antennas] Finding True North (simplest method)

[Art Clemons]

> Why not just set a compass for magnetic North.
> Then sight in on the North star.
> While sighting on it turn the compass dial to zero.
> I use the Military type compass.
> The flat Silva type are OK but they are difficult to aim with.


There is an error (try looking up the term declination for an 
explanation and how to correct) over most of the world using just a 
compass.  Not only that, but in some places, it would be enough to cause 
an antenna with good front to side lobe ratios to not hear or be heard 
when supposedly properly aimed.