plaicemat Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 My backup chartplotter, an Eagle Fish Strike (Lowrance) is giving me the message GPS Module is not responding so I assume the antenna is furgled. Do we have a tame electronics firm who can confirm my diagnosis and, perhaps, supply a new module. I like to go with local people where possible (your local, not mine, Oxfordshire is not known for it's marine electronics)) Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I would go with Greenham Regis.They have repaired kit for me in the past, I have never felt taken advantage of.They sell Lowrance. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 What about The Service Centre in Poole, not used them myself but seen then get recommended on other sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I’ve used The Service Centre , Wareham Marine Electronics Servicing THE SERVICE CENTRE, MARITIME HOUSE, RYAN BUSINESS CENTRE, SANDFORD LANE BH20 4DY Wareham Dorset England 01929 554503 01929 554559 www.theservicecentre.eu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Always used Greenham and Regis. Not pushy and sound advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Quote My backup chartplotter, an Eagle Fish Strike (Lowrance) is giving me the message GPS Module is not responding so I assume the antenna is furgled. Do we have a tame electronics firm who can confirm my diagnosis and, perhaps, supply a new module. I like to go with local people where possible (your local, not mine, Oxfordshire is not known for it's marine electronics)) I've got an old lowrance 3300 globalmap that is my backup and the GPS antenna module regularly gives up the ghost with the not responding message. There is a possible software update that can assist this problem but not guaranteed. Mine sometimes bursts back into life if I unplug it and replug it in after about 30seconds and sometimes restarting the plotter fixes the problem sometimes it comes back on its own. A new /replacement Lowrance antenna was around £125 last time I looked but would probably not fix the issue as it is a known design fault on this model and although 3rd party units can be made to work at lower cost i would recommend paying a bit more and getting a new budget chartplotter for backup. I do have a spare 1st edition unused antenna at home if you need to try it but these were even more unreliable as didnt have the software mod.When I get back from Wales next week I will send you a picture to see if its compatible with yours .If so your welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks everyone for your input, all useful stuff. Brian and Dicky, I tried The Service Centre as I have used them in the past but, regretably, I didn't get farther than "we don't deal with Lowrance or Eagle". Despite asking for a bit of advice, I got the same response. I then tried Greeham Regis and they were helpful but the person I really needed to speak to was absent. Hey ho! Then, on Brians recommendation, I called Navico who are the Lowrance agents and asked to be put through to the Service Dept as I generally find engineers more knowledgeable that sales people. He talked me through my problem and advised, as I had suspected, that my unit is obsolete, Eagle are not made any more and I can't get a replacement GPS module. I could get a compatible unit which might work but no guarantees. Now I was able to make a decision, it's definitely a new toy! I decided on a Lowrance Hook Reveal, 9" and Navico obviously sell them but the engineer had a quick look on line and found that Force 4 have them at a discounted price with £100 off, bargain! I found this surprising as it is the latest bit of kit they do and the one recommended by the Navico engineer.and, again surprisingly, he had recommended NOT to go for the Triple Shot model which saved me about £60. Long story short, I am awaiting delivery. As usual the Club has come up trumps with advice and my problem is, hopefully, solved. I look forward to being able to see where I am going. Next challenge is transferring my marks, hopefully easy as they are both the same manufacturer. Terry. Brian, Jim and Steve S 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 If that is Navico in Romsey then they have been ace for me. I had what I thought was a problem, and to troubleshoot I popped my unit in to them. Even offered to go through to their workshop whilst they hooked it up to their system to check the unit. Can't remember the result outside of, it wasn't the unit as worked perfectly on their bench.R Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rob said: If that is Navico in Romsey then they have been ace for me. The very same. That was similar feedback I got from Brian so, way to go. Terry. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Good result Terry I should really do the same but mine is still working for now and I've got a backup fish finder on board so am delaying matters. Good info on the Romsey site though they are just up the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 You lucky boy Terry, another toy to play with. you'll soon need a bigger pram lol fisherman1055, plaicemat, Kingfisher 126 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Nice! Just " Googled " it. Glad to see good service getting the well deserved rewards. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 I think I'm going to have to go back to school though, this thing has so many features, I believe I would probably lose the plot using it at sea. A good session with the simulator on is required, I think. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Maverick said: you'll soon need a bigger pram lol Another good point well made, I only need half an excuse. 😉 Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Quote " I believe I would probably lose the plot " I think in the " Sales bumf " it says . . . . . . . " Impossible to Lose the Plot " Lowrance used to have downloadable simulators. plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Tiddler said: Quote " I believe I would probably lose the plot " I think in the " Sales bumf " it says . . . . . . . " Impossible to Lose the Plot " Lowrance used to have downloadable simulators. Indeed Jim, and simulator mode on the unit Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 they were emulators Jim Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Lucky I got it wrong ! Would've needed a sex change op to get something right ! Yes you are right Charlie. " Silly old Duffer " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just a quick update. The new Lowrance unit has arrived and is installed, it produces some very nice pictures. I used the opportunity to take care of one or two other little jobs so spent two days at it,, a very nice break. Of course, I couldn't risk an overnight stay so travelled down and back both days. Worth it! Terry. Maverick Martin, Steve S, fisherman1055 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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