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pmv

Posted 6/14/2012 10:21 PM (#565340 - in reply to #565264)
Subject: RE: Lowrance issue

Do you have a on/off switch for the power that feeds the network? The network/gps puck will always be drawing a small amount of power, even with the locators off, and will draw on the battery and over time can cause problems. Having the network always powered also increases corrosion on the wires, it has to do with the metals, general marine environment, and voltage, etc. I think they call it electrolysis. Its in the manual. Bottom line, you want that network off when not in use. The only other scenario would be if the network was wired to a battery with a big load- like the trolling motor and as it wore down over the course of the day your problem surfaces.

I had the "position lost", "position acquired" for awhile, I changed pucks and it is better. There still are days and locations that it happens, mostly stormy or overcast, foggy days, but overall better. It always seems that it works better for me in northern wi than se wi.

pmv