Marcum issues...

[pikerliker]

I have been having a problem with my Marcum LX1 lately. The last 5 or 6 times out I have had to turn my gain way up to see my jig. Normally I never had to turn it above a 2. Lately I've had to turn it up to 4 or 5 just to see my jig. When I do that there is so much interference that it's almost worthless to use. I have fished in clear and murky water and in shallow and deeper with the same result. I also know that it is not interference from another sonar unit because I have been by myself or at least a good distance away from other fishermen when this has been happening. Any ideas as to what is going on?

Thanks ~piker

[Rick]

Either your ducer is icing up or it's going out. If it's not an iced up ducer issue contact MarCum and let them know what the problem is. I had a problem with my ducer and got a new one.

I urge everyone to keep an eye on your LX3 transducers. You should not have to set you gain above 3 for the most part. If you do contact MarCum so they can get you set-up with a new transducer.

[Dusty]

Are you sure you are running your transducer all the way to the bottom of the drilled hole? If not,will get a lot of interference.

[hanson]

pikerliker-

Same thing happened to me too. I think Marcum is well aware of this problem. Give there customer service department a call or e-mail them. They had a new transducer to me the next day with a return shipping label for my 'bad' transducer.

If you have a buddy with an LX-3 that you can switch transducers with first, try that. If it improves, a bad transducer is your problem.

[so haaad]

I'm having the same problem with my LX1. My gain was up to 7 the last time out, and still didn't always pick up my jig.

[SUNNYD]

Short story... I was in the market two years ago for a new locator, I was talked into buying an LX3 at the store where I was shopping and went a ahead and made the purchase. I had the same problems you are describing my first time out on the ice. I was back at the store that evening returning the LX3 for an FL-18. Now I know that I may have got a bumb unit and from what I hear many people are pleased with their units, but a first impression counts for something too. I am very happy with my FL-18 and it works very well in the summer months running through my Minnkota. I am not discounting owning a Marcum in the future, I just currently do not own one now.

Take care!~

[Graywolf]

It may be a very simple solution. Transducer bottom could be dirty. Take some liquid dish soap (or spit on the bottom of transducer) rub your thumb around on the flat bottom and rinse off. You might be very surprised at the difference. Use the soap at home and the saliva just when you start fishing. Wet, clean, rinse.