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Post by rwalker on Jun 22, 2013 10:34:02 GMT -5
Our current GPS speed jumps all over the place. Talked to a Lowrance rep this week & said we need a model with a "Dampening filter." Of course
this only available on Lowrance's combo units to the tune of $1600. Anyone know of a reasonably priced GPS that has the ability to get a steady GPS
speed. Don't need a new depthfinder just the GPS.
I'm older than dirt so was hoping someone younger that is more internet savvy could help me out.
Thanks
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hawghunter
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Post by hawghunter on Jun 22, 2013 16:44:32 GMT -5
Does the unit have a detailed map chip? Try one if it doesn't. It would help if you actually stated what model of Lowrance you have and how old it is.
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Post by fishingfool on Jun 22, 2013 17:01:31 GMT -5
I have a Garmin combo unit and my GPS speed jumps all over the place too (from 1.5 to about 2.6 when I am trying to keep the speed at the ball 1.9). My old Lowrance X65 fish finder and my Garmin handheld GPS each held a steady speed. Plus they each always read almost the same.
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Post by rwalker on Jun 22, 2013 17:54:48 GMT -5
Does the unit have a detailed map chip? Try one if it doesn't. It would help if you actually stated what model of Lowrance you have and how old it is. Yep it has the Lake Michigan map chip.. Rep said unit is 6-7 years old & I believe is model LMS 520. He also said Lowrance has only made models for past 1-2 years that have a dampening filter that shows a steady speed. I'm lookin for a GPS unit from Furuno or another manf. that can show a steady speed for a cheaper price. I already know that my current unit can't do that due to old technology. Probably cheaper to just install a Depth Raider or Fish Hawk but looking for options. |
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Post by hiisle on Jun 24, 2013 9:25:55 GMT -5
Oh come on walker you ain't that old but if ya wanna get there sooner I'll take to the woods and do a little logg'in like we did years ago, now that'l make ya old. You been livin the EZ life. now jus pony up and spend soma that money before it gets too moldy
rossco
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Post by rwalker on Jun 24, 2013 9:37:35 GMT -5
Oh come on walker you ain't that old but if ya wanna get there sooner I'll take to the woods and do a little logg'in like we did years ago, now that'l make ya old. You been livin the EZ life. now jus pony up and spend soma that money before it gets too moldy rossco I got partners on this boat deal so have to do what's best for all. We bought a big boat this time-36 footer-but it needs some electronics updating You coming out to Algoma this summer? Maybe I'll figure out how to drive this big arse boat by then  |
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Post by hiisle on Jun 24, 2013 12:46:07 GMT -5
At least there aren't any trees for ya to run into out there. Haha member that'n ? hit the same tree twice.
my old Lowrance (I think it's a 332 if my memory serve's correct) gps/ff works fine for speed. Talk to Meyer he should be able to fix ya up.
later
Rossco
P.S. can ya duck hunt offa that boat?
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