radio compass

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But radio compass bearings were relatively new navigational aids at the time and not trusted by veteran mariners.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2019

The resulting position tallied with that indicated by the radio compass.

From Time Magazine Archive

One of 16 B-29s on the way from California to Great Britain was having trouble with its radio compass.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is also better for radio compass work.

From Time Magazine Archive

The radio compass is dependable day or night, and is said to be quite as reliable as a sextant or other navigating instruments.

From Opportunities in Aviation by Sweetser, Arthur