Amen RetiredJake! Process/Plant instrument installations agree with this scenario also, driving along the pipeline or tank farm a visual confirmation can be obtained from the cab of your truck.
Besides, I can't even see the readout on my HK radio (geezer), but a quick glance at my gauges let's me know everything is A-O.K., usually pointing straight up also, except for the ambient air this summer, but even a glance at it's orientation let's my brain know exactly what's up without further processing.