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Ken Sauret

There is too much to try to cover in a type written description. I would recommend going to a Lowrance dealer and getting the power cables looked at and have the menu settings set up for you. You can also go on You Tube and ask your questions. Lowrance has lots of You Tube videos posted that will an...

Ken Sauret

When you fish 20 to 60 feet, your transducer frequency should be set to 200 khz. From 60 to 70 feet or so, you can change back and forth between 200 and 83 and see for yourself which frequency is showing the best detail. When you get into water deeper than 70 feet you will normally find that 83 khz ...

Ken Sauret

Your clock can be placed on any page configuration you choose by going to Edit Overlay Data and choosing Time. As for what your friend did when he "adjusted" your screen. Since I can't be there to go through all the possibilities, the best thing to do is a soft reset of the unit. This will...

Ken Sauret

The RS-232 COMM wire should not be connected to anything unless you have a marine radio. Check the Data Sources in the Network settings on the menu. Make sure you have the GPS antenna selected for the LCX unit. Beyond that I would have to be in the boat to trouble shoot the issue. I would recommend ...

Ken Sauret

It sounds like you have the two units connected via an Ethernet cable.

I address this issue in this forum. Look for the thread that is titled "Lowrance Network Question". Read my response in that thread. It will be the same for your issue.

Ken Sauret

The "yellow ended cable" you refer to is called an Ethernet cable. When you connect an Ethernet network you will share sonar, menu settings along with Waypoints. The issues arise when you don't set up one unit, such as the one at the console as the Master unit and the one at the bow as the...

Ken Sauret

The GPS antenna get their power through the LCX head units. If you notice, the power cable has three wires. The fat one is the power to the head unit. Take the small red wire, put in an inline fuse and connect it to the power source. Find the black wire and connect it to the ground source. Find the ...

Ken Sauret

Just another fisherman's experience recently on Lake Nacimiento. The small swimbaits mentioned above are working but not mentioned is the jig bite. I found 3/8 oz. jigs, brown and orange to be a good bet to get some of the larger spots. The size of the fish is relative and when I say larger, there a...

Ken Sauret

I don't have an Elite model to check this setting but on the HDS models there is a "Look Ahead" choice. This puts the cursor at the bottom of the screen. See if you can find that choice and see if that helps. The Elite models don't have as much customization so that may not be a choice.

Ken Sauret

You won't "overload" the system. I use 2 Point 1 GPS antennas, one at the bow located within one foot of the trolling motor and one for the Console unit but mounted on the carpet of the back deck right in front of my Yamaha SHO. I put my puck GPS antennas in these locations because when yo...

Ken Sauret

Go to the Menus on both units and find "Share Waypoints" and enable both units to Share Waypoints.

Ken Sauret

I've seen these problems frequently with any Ethernet cable network. The problem is all the information that is shared via an Ethernet network. Normally the unit at the console is the Master so to say and the bow unit is the Slave to the settings in the Master unit. That being said, both units conti...

Ken Sauret

Probably need to wait until the product gets closer to release to know some of these facts.

Ken Sauret

The HDS Gen 3 with the Lowrance Structure Scan, LSS-2 transducer, will give you Structure Scan HD. The black box is needed if you have an HDS Key Pad unit. The LSS transducer plugs directly into the back of a Touch unit but a Key Pad unit does not have the Structure Scan port so the black box is nee...

Ken Sauret

You are welcome. These task-specific computers are not the easiest to figure out and use. I'm always happy to help. As you get more into the use of your new HDS stuff, don't hesitate to get back on here and ask any questions that may come up. As I answer your question, all the readers of this forum ...

Ken Sauret

The HDS 8 does not need any transducer connected to it at all since you do not want to view any Sonar return on that unit. Connect it to the positive (be sure to put the inline fuse in this connection) and ground sources. The GPS antenna built into the HDS 8 will give you your position on the face o...

Ken Sauret

You already have the HDS 7 up front for your Sonar and Chart needs. Now add the HDS 8 to the HDS 7 at the bow. Think about what you want to view on each unit. Do you really need to have two screens showing the same Sonar picture? I wouldn't think so. Use one for Sonar and the other one for dedicated...

Ken Sauret

1) Yes 2) To view Structure Scan, you will need to purchase a LSS-2 (Lowrance Structure Scan is LSS) transducer. 3) Yes, you can place the LSS ducer on the bottom of the jack plate. 4) You will need to call Lowrance Customer Care for the information about a "splitter" if it is available or...

Ken Sauret

I don't run Navionics but my best guess is go to the Chart screen, search through the menus and find Map Data or View or something. Just search through all the choices until you find the one that gets the map displayed. I mention that I don't run Navionics because if you have a Navionics chip in the...

Ken Sauret

I've never seen an auto setting go that large for sure. To reset it to a range that fits the actual water depth and range should get it back to adjusting to depth changes in that distance range and it sounds like you did that. It should work now, I've had great luck with Structure Scan giving accura...

Ken Sauret

I really don't know how software ages as it does it's job. I'm not sure if somehow there is a build up of code that creates issues and the update somehow fixes it or what. I do know that sometimes doing a soft reset to factory default settings will straighten out some issues that come up over time s...

Ken Sauret

Make sure you have the current updates installed in your HDS Gen 2 Touch. This should be version 4.5. To find the version of software currently in your unit, press the Pages key, press Settings, press System. Look at the bottom of this drop down menu and find About. Press About and here you will fin...

Ken Sauret

Just a quick note to let anyone who is running Simrad NSS and NSO Evo 2 systems that there are new updates available. Simrad® is pleased to announce that new software has been released for all NSS and NSO evo2 display systems. This is a major release that incorporates some great new features and imp...

Ken Sauret

The only thing I can think of is to go to a metal fabrication shop and get them to make an arm out of stainless steel the would extend the ducer behind the rudders.

Ken Sauret

The cover on the outside of the unit is called the bezel. It clips into the unit itself. Make sure it is secured. As for the SD card reader cover, it has a magnetic closure so make sure the bezel is locked into place and it should work. If it does not then you can order a new bezel and card reader d...

Ken Sauret

Because the Point 1 GPS antenna has a magnetic heading sensor in it, it is a good idea to calibrate the antenna. There are some good videos on You Tube demonstrating how to do this. Just do the search and calibrate your Point 1 for optimal performance and accuracy.

Ken Sauret

The 83/200 transducer you were sent with your HDS Gen 3, is for Broadband Sonar and is the correct transducer for that sonar picture. The LSS-2 HD transducer is to add Structure Scan to your HDS Gen 3. This transducer will plug into the back of the HDS Gen 3. The bundle you got with your HDS Gen 2 8...

Ken Sauret

Troubleshooting Step(s) 1. Check the Data Source for the HDS unit and see what the GPS is set to. It should be set to the LGC-4000 (without the AUTO indication next to it). 2. Check the installation of the antenna to ensure that there isn’t anything within a 3 ft radius that could be interfering wit...

Ken Sauret

This is a personal choice to a certain extent. Research that product and see if it will work for your needs. I personally find that making my own mapping from my sonar logs of my fishing areas are the best maps anywhere. Go to lowrance.com and search Insight Genesis to learn more. You can download a...

Ken Sauret

Go to the link below or just go to lowrance.com and search for satellite radio.

http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/ ... en-us.aspx

Ken Sauret

My apologies. I did miss interpret your question. No map card sharing except in HDS units via the Ethernet network with the new update. Sorry for any misinformation I may have passed along.

Ken Sauret

The Elite models are not designed to be networked together. The HDS units are able to be networked. This explains the difference in the price points in each product line.

Ken Sauret

The transducer is picking up the electric motor "noise" when you actuate the motor. The Minn Kota more than likely has a ground wire that is missing or has come loose. Having a good ground on the trolling motor will reduce the "noise" that the transducer picks up.

Ken Sauret

There is not a choice for a Structure Scan transducer, there is only one transducer type for Structure Scan. For your Broadband Sonar, look at the plug end of your transducer where it plugs into the back of the head unit. Find the chrome tag on the cable. On this tag you will find the model number o...

Ken Sauret

See your local dealer. If there is one available, you will need to purchase it from them anyway.

Ken Sauret

I need lots of information before I can help you. It depends on what unit are you using the LSS-2 on? If you are using it on a Gen 3 Touch unit, then it plugs into the back of the unit and is powered through the unit. If you have a Gen 2 Key Pad unit, then the transducer gets its power through the b...

Ken Sauret

The new LSS-2 transducer is about 50% longer. This is because of the much larger crystals contained in the "HD" LSS-2 transducer. This will give you better detail and a little bit further range when compared to the LSS-1. If you want to keep the older version, LSS-1 transducer, then you wi...

Ken Sauret

I don't have any experience with the wiring you are asking about so I emailed Lowrance and I pasted their response below. I hope it helps... Lowrance TX+ yellow to Icom RX+ Yellow Lowrance Blue TX- to Icom RX- green The HDS needs the NMEA output turned on, as RS422 and with GLL, GGA and RMC sentence...

Ken Sauret

There are two different kinds of cable ends on the transducers for the Elite units. If your unit has the small black Uni-Plug then you need the MKR-US2-9 adaptor. If your unit has a blue end on the plug end of the transducer cable, then you need the MKR-US2-10. Don't pay attention to the model numbe...

Ken Sauret

They make an adaptor, MKR-US2-9 that is compatible with the old Elite-4 & 5 and the current Elite-3x units. This adaptor is for the units that use the Uni-plug transducer. The MKR-US2-10 adaptor is compatible with all of our units that use the Blue-plug transducer. (HDS and Elite HDI/CHIRP) This...

Ken Sauret

You need to go to the menu and make the Data Source for Structure Scan on the Gen 3 to the LSS-2 ducer. As for the temperature reading, do you have a remote sensor for the whole boat or is there a temperature sensor in the transducer on the trolling motor? Either way, go to Network, Data Sources, So...

Ken Sauret

You can remove any card from one unit and place it in another unit. Only the unit with the card inserted in it with the menu settings changed for the unit to read that card can read the card. The original unit that had the card in it will need the settings changed to read Lowrance mapping preloaded ...

Ken Sauret

I'm very glad we all have a forum like this to communicate and get information exchanged between us and companies like Lowrance. As long as we keep serving one another we will all enjoy our electronics, fishing and life to their fullest.

God Bless you all and thank you for this opportunity to help.

Ken Sauret

A Gen 1 units can not run the Gen 2 software. There is different hardware inside the units that prohibit that from working.

Ken Sauret

It is normal for a clicking sound to come from a transducer. When the crystal inside the transducer sends out it's ping, you will hear that click.

Ken Sauret

You can plug a Broadband Sonar transducer into the back of the Gen 3 unit and the Structure Scan transducer into the back of the same unit. Two different types of sonar but two transducers plugged into the same unit.

Ken Sauret

To add Chirp to any Gen 2 unit, you will need to purchase the Sonar Hub for Chirp to work on those units. When I responded to your PM, I didn't mean to make it sound like Lowrance would upgrade your unit for you. I meant to say that if you wanted Chirp on your Sonar, instead of adding a Sonar Hub fo...

Ken Sauret

You will need to find a map card from that time. The size of SD cards has grown and the old units were designed to read cards the normal size of that era.

My guess is the cards of the day then were 512 MB and the cards of today are 2 gig. The old units can't read a card that big.

Ken Sauret

I have a Gen 3 12 Touch on order so I don't have personal experience yet but I am told it will clean it up.

Ken Sauret

I've never seen this. I recommend calling Lowrance Customer Care and see if they have and can help.

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