there are 6 ratings that say this compass is from china. 35 says its great. where is this compass mae the radioactive warning sticke
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Look, you can't go wrong with this compass. I used it in the Marine Corps as an infantry Sgt. and I use it as a civilian. It's the same compass as USGI issue with an NSN # and they only take US made products. Pull the trigger on this one.
1581821
I gave mine away since I disliked it so much. Tried it one several surfaces....wouldn't hold at all. Got a better one at Target. Most things are made in China, that is my guess.
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Michael, As far as I can tell its a U.S. model. It has the Federal Communications Commission sticker required for all computing devices for radiation protection. I see no U.K. stickers. It was made in Thailand for Nikon. I didn't buy a refurbished unit as far as I remember as I rarely buy anything refurbished. If you have an easier way to tell, let me know and I'll recheck for you. Neal
1454719
I researched it as best I could and have not found where it is made. Nothing is labled china or usa. It is a solid utensil I use weekly. I hope someone can figure out where its made.
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Timothy, The effect the earth has on the needle of a compass is different in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere. Compasses built for the northern part of the earth, above the equator have the needle "balanced" so that it is level when the compass is level. If you buy a compass built by a company located in the southern hemisphere the south end of the needle will probably float hi as compared to the north end. Cammenga manufactures here in the USA so their compass card is balanced for our local. This military marching compass is really so easy to use. The body of the compass has a nice straight edge along one side making it very useful when you want to align a map to any one of its three coordinates. The military has used this compass for many years and it is a proven performer. Note, if you want lots of features such as inclination, mirror imaging with see through hole, adjustable declination, etc. there are lots of much more complicated compasses available. All compasses point to the same place, magnetic north, no matter who made the compass. However, the earth rotates on an axis running through the North Pole to the South Pole. This axis is not magnetic, it is geographic and called "true north." Magnetic north is off to one side of the axis, though this is a somewhat simple explanation. If any compass points other than magnetic north then it has been adjusted for declination, the difference between true north and magnetic. Declination varies depending on your location on the earth's surface.
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This compass has a rugged, metal case and is German designed as the chart on the bottom, for angel, gradient and distance, is German first with English under the German. The panel on the bottom, for the chart, seems to be plastic. This compass is a very good value at $30. Neither the compass or the manual say anything about Chinese manufacture. I doubt a $15 compass will compare to this one. It isn't a Suunto but its a good compass.
1280008
i'm not certain if this is made in Germany. this compass is made to hold lead(graphite) in one end, but one could replace the lead with another metal tip if desired.
1494086
Probably china like everything else. It doesn't say on the radio and I no longer have the instruction booklet or the box. I bought it awhile ago but it is a good radio.
1685121
Says China. But I'm happy with it and my other Vortex products. I'm the one in ten that has the astigmatism, so I see a cluster of dots instead of a single dot. But its the same with Eotech and other popular red dots or prism type sights to me.
944122
It says US on the outside but opened up inside batteries all say China. Your guess is as good as mine but personally it is junk.
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David, I tried to find out, I would bet its China. It looks good, easy to hang, the hardware is included be careful I threw mine away. If you are trying to make a big statement check google, lots of real ones out there. I put it in sons room, authenticity not an issue. No complaints.
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i do not know where it comes from. i didn't realize radiation from fukushima was an issue for things coming from the west coast.edit: it looks like elevated radiation levels have been detected as far east as St. Louis and harmful radioactive particles have been found as far east as Boston. so, too late! :)
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Made in Russia. It's not pro grade, but it does detect beta and gamma radiation. I tested it on my slightly radioactive bathroom tiles, and it worked. I've even detected a few events that briefly spiked my rad levels. It seems well made and lasts forever on Low Self Discharge rechargeable batteries. I'd say it's a good value for me and fits in my pocket too.
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Mine reads 21-26460-02E (first line) 120m Ci3 (like to the third power)H (second line). On the top of the compass it reads Model 3H; Cammenga; NSN 6605-01-196-6971; U.S. I know for sure I have a government model because I have my dads old one to compare against, and its just like how I remember them from when I was in the Corps. The tritium doesn't last forever. His is dated 1981 and though it works fine, it doesn't glow anymore. Mine is dated May 2013.
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My china, which in my opinion is of poor quality, does not state its place of manufacture. I find that odd. The china is very susceptible to scratching from silverware and requires cleaning with bar keeper's friend. I also find that troubling.
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It used to have a tag on it that said so. I don't recall for sure, but I think it said China or India.
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It's coming from China. I found this out myself after I ordered it and I'm still waiting on mine.