Humminbird 383 not registering direction

I haven't left my mooring yet, been testing it at anchor but my new Humminbird 383 insists I'm pointing NE when I'm actually pointing SW.

It changes its mind every so often, occasionally it's correct, but seems to return to this position. I've left it for a half hour or more. I've tried hand-holding it and turning it, doesn't seem to register the rotation.

Am I missing something? Is there a configuration I need to go through? (For a while, I wondered if there was a flip northern/southern hemisphere setting or somesuch) Does it need a milk-run to get its bearings? (My car compass wants me to drive in circles until it locks on North.)


I've checked the GPS satellite display; it seems to be receiving several. There's nothing in the manual.

Re: Humminbird 383 not registering direction

When stationary the GPS will tell you where you are, but not what direction you are looking. Try a compass for that.

If you move, the GPS will tell you what direction you are moving and how fast.

Re: Humminbird 383 not registering direction

JB said:

When stationary the GPS will tell you where you are, but not what direction you are looking. Try a compass for that.

If you move, the GPS will tell you what direction you are moving and how fast.

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Yep. Cleared up the moment I left my mooring. Feel kinda foolish...:redface:

Thanks