Problem with GPS
Having a bit of trouble with the old GPS. It is a navman tracker (5500 I think).
Was working fine, but last few times I have been out, occasionally it would take ages to get signal and would require a bit of a jiggle of the wires, turn on/off etc (not sure what it was that fixed it, but always came good in the end).
Last time I went out, the f'n thing wouldnt get signal at all. Ended up fishing the day putting my marks into a mate's mobile phone and using that.
Tried jiggling all the cables etc, but I am thinking that perhaps the cable that runs from the unit to the external antenna is cracked internally. The cable seems to be sealed at the antenna end, and then screws on to the back of the unit. Tried a bit of RP7 in the connector on the cable, connectors otherwise look clean.
Anyone know how I can test the integrity of the cable? Or alternatively, any other possible causes? Thing fires up fine, shows all the maps etc, just cant get a reading from the sattelites - remains in the 'searching for signal' mode.
Any help greatly appreciated, as don't fancy another GPS free trip out (or another boat toy purchase if can be avoided!).
Cheers
Dan
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
HmmJust discovered GPS
Hmm
Just discovered GPS antenna brand new from Hong Kong for $7 delivered (non-genuine).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-SMA-GPS-Antenna-Navman-Tracker-5500-5500i-5505-/130522921928?pt=AU_GPS_Accessories&hash=item1e63c5bbc8
Looks like this is the way forward!
Dan
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
silly
Posts: 382
Date Joined: 02/01/09
yep it's heaps better with
yep it's heaps better with the el cheapo antenna...
Had the same problem with mine but with the new antenna it loads up much quicker!
It's alot more compact too, cant go wrong for $7!
dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
Good stuff! Hopefully it does
Good stuff! Hopefully it does the trick
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Nath86
Posts: 53
Date Joined: 27/06/10
Hi mate I have had a similar
Hi mate I have had a similar problem before with the trackfish 6500
To fix it I went to menu - gps - restart gps - then unplugged the gps cable then plugged it back in - then hit restart gps again seems to work for me.
I think thats the order / menu options.
I initialy thought it was the cable but this solves it for me everytime.
Now takes me a couple of minutes, if that, when she decides to play up.
Hopefuly this works for you.
Cheers Nath
It's not about the fish, it's about fishing.
dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
Ok cheers, I will give that a
Ok cheers, I will give that a go tonight.
Already bought the new one, but if this fixes it without having to connect the new antenna then its a good result!
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
Had the same issue with the
Had the same issue with the same unit. New external antenna fixed the problem.
GrumpyTugger
Posts: 17
Date Joined: 26/11/10
Y Cable
Gday fellas just on a side issue with these units The Y cable extension for those using fuel flow and engine management seems to have issues at times so if stuck pull the ext antenea out of it and straight into the head unit.
The reset is always a good back up.
dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
Cheers for the info guysI am
Cheers for the info guys
I am not running the Y cable anymore, so it is a direct line. Have tried the reset, but no luck.
Guessing the antenna is the only way forward, hope it shows up soon!
Dan
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.