gps problem

flippin4bass · 01-18-06, 11:11 PM

when i went fishing last weekend i had a problem with my gps(lowrance) it would have a siganal for a sec. then it wouldnt have one for a while(most of the time no signal) so my gps was pretty much useless that trip does anybody now what the problem was with it? because that means i cant even mark fishing spots any more

zooker · 01-19-06, 06:03 AM

flippin
what do you mean it had a signal for a sec?? when i am fishing with mine there is normally 5-7 salites hitting it. is the antenna blocked-the hand helds have an interiernal antenee-it could be some thing wrong with the signal pickups or if it has and extrenal antenee it may have vibrated against something and rubbed a hole in the coaxial cable..

zooker

Jackl · 01-21-06, 03:14 AM

Flippin,
My Lowrance GPS does that also, but not as much as you describe. Usually, I will hear it beep, advising that it has lost signal, then a few seconds later it will beep again to signal thet it has picked up a signal. I would suggest that you call Lowrance on thier 800 number and talk to a rep. I have had good luck talking to them, and usually they can advise what the problem is. If not, they will give you a tracking number to send the unit in for repairs (usually about $85.00)

JackL

flippin4bass · 01-21-06, 12:41 PM

jackl u sound like u have the same problem i have. ill call them thanks

01-18-06, 11:11 PM	#1
flippin4bass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 16	gps problem when i went fishing last weekend i had a problem with my gps(lowrance) it would have a siganal for a sec. then it wouldnt have one for a while(most of the time no signal) so my gps was pretty much useless that trip does anybody now what the problem was with it? because that means i cant even mark fishing spots any more

01-19-06, 06:03 AM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	flippin what do you mean it had a signal for a sec?? when i am fishing with mine there is normally 5-7 salites hitting it. is the antenna blocked-the hand helds have an interiernal antenee-it could be some thing wrong with the signal pickups or if it has and extrenal antenee it may have vibrated against something and rubbed a hole in the coaxial cable.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-21-06, 03:14 AM	#3
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	JackL Flippin, My Lowrance GPS does that also, but not as much as you describe. Usually, I will hear it beep, advising that it has lost signal, then a few seconds later it will beep again to signal thet it has picked up a signal. I would suggest that you call Lowrance on thier 800 number and talk to a rep. I have had good luck talking to them, and usually they can advise what the problem is. If not, they will give you a tracking number to send the unit in for repairs (usually about $85.00) JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

01-21-06, 12:41 PM	#4
flippin4bass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 16	jackl u sound like u have the same problem i have. ill call them thanks

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