HDS GPS freeze problem

I have encountered a problem with my HDS 5 combo unit. Whilst out the other day the GPS system essentially froze up on me and wouldn't track. Turning the unit off and on again reset it and it worked again for about 30 seconds then froze again (did this a few times with same result - now it doesnt even seem to reset and work again as still has my position out enar garden island somewhere). I have done a 'soft' reset that hasn't fixed the problem. A hard reset will wipe all my marks so if I can avoid that I would like to. I will obviously be backing them all up paper based and on my navionics app on my iphone as well.

 

Has anyone had similar probs or know what might fix the issue?? Any help appreciated.


Lamby's picture

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Back those marks up via an

Fri, 2011-07-15 15:48

Back those marks up via an MMC card then snap some pics of your points as an insurance so you don't have to write them all down mate, reboot that mother

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that's agood idea taking a

Fri, 2011-07-15 17:42

that's agood idea taking a photo lamby,I was just thinking the other day about writing mine down.wont be writing them now

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 Timmbo, I don't know whether

Fri, 2011-07-15 18:36

 Timmbo, I don't know whether it may or may not help, but have you installed the new 4.0 update yet? In my opinion the unit shouldn't be doing it regardless of what software it's using.

Failing that, maybe give Navico a call I found them very helpful.

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CVheers STeve,yeah I tried to

Fri, 2011-07-15 19:32

CVheers STeve,

yeah I tried to install the update today but it doesnt seem to be reading it. Will have another look at it tomorrow and call navico if no joy.

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Ring

Fri, 2011-07-15 18:37

Ring navico found them helpful