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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Southshore - 7/8/2008 10:29 AM
I just talked to Lowrance and was told because of copy right laws that each unit must have a map chip in it to be able to see map details. If you have a HD unit this information is already in the unit and will show. If you do not have the HD unit with the preload data, the only map that would be shown on the unit without the chip in it is the base map without details. This is information given by the 2 Lowrance tech support people with whom I just spoke. This is with the LGC-3000 module. This is also the manner in which my units function.
I just pulled my boat out of the garage and turned on my units. I have a Navionics chip in my console unit and can see every contour line from that chip in my bow unit with no chip.
Obviously, now that Navico has taken over, the service reps have not be updated with the new equipment. If you follow the way I linked the double t-connector and the single T-connector like I posted above, you will see contours on your bow locator.
This afternoon before I fish league, I am going to shoot a short video clip about how my units are hooked up and are running. I promise that what I have stated in my previous posts you can do. But you HAVE to do it the way I have pointed out. One little misplacement of a t-connector, or a cord will not allow you to run the system I'm running.
Also, the Lowrance reps you have talked to are still talking the way the old blue connectors worked with the LGC-2000 antennae module. They are now on red connectors as you saw in my picture posted above. They have NOT been updated on the new information.
Look for my video clip late tonight or tomorrow. |
