GPS problems!

[Len Petterson]

Before New year I purchased a Lowrance 600C gps from Aircraft Spruce in Toronto, yes they opend a new store there.
As I was familyrizing my self with it it Qiut.
The startup screen comes up and the second screen with warning about not reliyeng on the GPS only, and when it starts over agin and can not be shut down with the power button.
On Saturday I picked up the replacment for it and it does the same thing.
Quit after about 1 hr or so.
Have anyone exerince this or other proplems with the Lowrance units ?
Aircraft Spruce was good to deal (;f with and this one is going back on Tuesday the 24. I will let you know how I make out when.
Garmin 96 Next?
If I get my money back a second time?
Len
Back to Good Piloting Skills with map clock and compas!
It is sheaper!(;f

[crispy critter]

Re: GPS problems!

The Garmin 396 is really nice.

[Norm G]

Re: GPS problems!

That same thing has happened to my Garmin 396. Try removing the batteries for a second.

Norm G

[DanBrown]

Re: GPS problems!

My Lowrance has only about an hour operation on it's internal batteries. Works great with an external gel cell -- draws about 0.4 amps with the bright display -- less without, but can't read it with the glare from the windows.

[Len Petterson]

Re: GPS problems!

I did remove the batteries put it takes about 10 to 12 hr for it to discharge any capasitors holding the memory. Not an easy fix in flight.
The unit function well for 1.5 hr or so.
I am going back to Aircraft Spruce in the morning and possibly getting a Garmin 96 instead. Len

[Len Petterson]

Re: GPS problems!

Today I went to Lowrance in Toronto and had the Lowrance 600 c reset.
A hard reset is dune by pressing Power and Pages simultaniuse for 5 sec.
This information is not in the manual!
Today I have played with it for 2 hr and so far it is Ok.(;f
If you planning on purchase one or have one, wright down this info!
Len