T&T: Auto pilot "hunting"

[2elnav at netbistro.com]

> The reason turned out to be very simple.  The electronic compass
> transducer was placed "smartly" away from all electronics in the helm
> and mounted on the back of the sliding drawers cabinet in the galley.

> Jeffrey Siegel

REPLY
When I was installing Raytheon autopilots in a dealership, there was
always a sticker or two in the box saying "CAUTION MAGNETIC SENSOR"   The
intent being to place it in a visible location for exactly the reason you
just illustrated.
I guess this was something else that got cost reduced in the transition to
Raymarine. (sigh)

Arild