Marcum LX3

[hamms-scooter]

Does this unit blend the colors like a vexilar to get the third color? I'm talking the regular 3 not the tc. Is the response time fast like the vexilar units? Not like a blip and more smooth? I have found one used for a good price and was thinking about trying it out vs my fl-8se to see if I want to make the switch or not. Thanks

[simple1]

Their HSOforum says it has true color display like the LX5.

[hamms-scooter]

Thats the lx-3tc. This one is before that. Wondering if it would display more like a vex then or is it a crisp display?

[Brad B]

hamms,

my first flasher was a LX3 (non TC). it does blend the color. it was red for strong signals, orange for medium signals, & yellow for weak signals. yellow and red would blend to get the orange. I sold this for $175 then I picked up a LX3TC when fleet farm had them on sale that one year . now I upgraded to the LX7. I wouldn't pay over $175 for a non TC model.

[fisherman-andy]

hamms,

I wouldn't pay over $175 for a non TC model.

What makes you think the unit cant sell for $200-$250? I see the FL8 which by the way is way older and has less features still sell for anywhere from $150-$250.

Plus Marcum can still upgrade the unit to a TC model be if they still provide the service. You would have to contact them.

Even the non TC model LX3 can stand up or over the likes of an FL18, FL20 unit with features like 1 inch target separation & adjustable zoom, interference rejection.

Even being the older LX3 model, its still a major upgrade from the FL8 in my book.

[simple1]

Thats the lx-3tc. This one is before that. Wondering if it would display more like a vex then or is it a crisp display?

Sorry,

I read your post too fast.

Simple1

[Brad B]

I heard they stopped doing the TC upgrade. like I said I sold my non TC for $175.00 and will ask $275 for my TC. whats the new pice on a fl 8. i wouldn't pay over 60% of new on a fl8

[hamms-scooter]

Found a tc and a non tc , each for $250. The tc would be the better choice then.

[Brad B]

Found a tc and a non tc , each for $250. The tc would be the better choice then.

go for the TC if they are the same price.

[hamms-scooter]

Wanted an lx5 this year but that will have to wait till next year. Might even just wait on buying a different flasher till I just go for the 5. Have to see what kind of deal I can get. Thanks guys

[ishy]

I know my LX-3 is great for me. I understand it, I know what is what when looking at it. I am still learning as I don't fish as much as I would like too ( non of us do right?) I like it a lot, and have been able to get rid of interferance from other flasher units. I have never seen the TC version so I can not comment. My buddy has an FL-8 and he understands his just as well. I think..... It comes down to understanding what you have. Are the new ones better? I would guess, YES! but I know how to read mine, I spent a fair amount of money on it, I like it. It's far better than the old lead hunk I used to use.. Watching fish pull off the bottom for my bait is just plain fun. It took my brother a couple of times out before he was sold..Now he is in market for a unit>

[dan z]

brother had one and he really wasnt all that impressed with it ever, always had interferance issues and had to turn the gain way up to see his jig..... he bought a bird to replace it. he wishes he would've replaced it long ago

[opsirc]

owned a lx3 for years and love it, the colors do blend a little, but as mentioned I have learned to read it. never had any problem with tuning out interference from other units and usally only need to turn the gain up a little to see even small jigs.