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Posted 5/22/2012 8:55 PM (#561317 - in reply to #561189)
Subject: RE: Networking Lowrances


There not networked until you wire the NMEA network "backbone" cabling. I have two LCX units and once the network cables were run I didn't have to do anything, the new waypoints just started showing up on both. One note, any waypoints that were made prior to the network in place were still only on the locator they originated from. I solved this by downloading them onto a SD card, and then uploaded them into the other locator. Now I have all the waypoints on both graphs. I thought wiring the network was easy, ordered a "nmea starter kit" and followed the diagram in the manual. Its a pretty simple system, designed to allow you to add in future components on the network with the use of a "t" connector. Just carefully follow the diagram. Yours should be pretty simple if your just hooking up the two locators. I don't know if it has changed with the HDS units, but the NMEA network has its own power source, which needs to be switched so it doesn't drain your batteries when not in use-its on the diagram- and there are plenty of people that have learned the hard way on this. Use your acccessory switch or add one. I got a illuminated one from NAPA so it is easy to see if left on. Maybe TJ will chime in more on this, he is the electronics wizard. A lot of good electronics info on the electronics forum on walleyecentral too

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