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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | I have an LCX38 and an LCX111, networked. New batteries this spring. In theory, the "4000" antennae is the latest and greatest (for the LCX units). Ran into an issue where the units would work fine in the morning, then lose position after a few hours (losing and regaining position is a beep fest with these units). After charging all night, the units would be fine in the morning, but would again lose position a few hours later. The more consecutive days in the boat, the earlier each day this process would begin. Batteries and charger check out fine. Wiring checks out fine, except for some corrosion on the terminal ends of a few wires. Cleaned this up, and after a 3 hour test, no issues.
I'm no electrician. Could corrosion (and the resulting - apparently - poor connection) at the battery - I assume a voltage drop - cause my "position lost" issue? Anyone else experience anything like this? Losing GPS position on 500 acre Webster is no big deal. Losing GPS position on LSC could get me lost. Losing GPS position on the east end of Eagle could leave me stuck on a rock! |
