Marcum LX3 Questions

[NoodleSalad]

Anyone use one? Does the IR work well. (Next to a Colorpoint)

[Guest]

yes, i have one and love it.
I also have a fl8, fl-18 and clearwater pro.
The lx-3 out performs all others in every way.Not saying there is anything wrong with the other units.
It was designed after the fl-18 but times three.

Power,seperation,zoom everything just a little better.

you won't go wrong if you buy one, trust me.

[Dano2]

oh, ohh,
here we go again, heh, heh!

[Bruce Mosher]

Supernorb, What happens to the other Vexilars if they are in close proximity? Does it scramble them, melt them to the ice, etc.? Just curious. Bruce Mosher

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Bruce Mosher,www.icebusterbobbers.com

[Swill]

Check out the posts in the equipment section.

[Rick]

We checked IR performance with FL18s and a MarCum LX-3 last weekend. Even with the IR there was some intereference with the FL-18s regardless if they were next to FL18s only or just the MarCum. It was only a slight interference.

The MarCum LX-3 worked pretty much interference free using the IR.

The MarCum Display is much crisper and the FL-18 readout is fuzzy. Both units are easily readable in the daylight.

The MarCum LX-3 zoom is superior with respect to IR, display, and zoom to the FL-18.

It would be nice if the MarCum used green/blue instead of orange, but it's a relatively minor issue. The zoom and IR buttons are a bit small.

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 01-07-2003).]

[CNY Tim]

Noodlesalad - Forget fishing the LX-3 next to a colorpoint as a prior colorpoint user I had problems fishing next to a FL-8 in deep water 30' to 40' but never had a problem with interference in say less than ten feet. That's why I bought the LX-3 to get the same crisp display as my Colorpoint with added features like IR, adjustable zoom, functional softpack, DCS charging system, etc. I just got my ice box for my FL-18 today and will hit the water with it Friday or Sunday to start comparisons.

[NoodleSalad]

Picked one up. !Awsome! Let's hope it lasts for more than a few years.

[CNY Tim]

Rick - It is a fascinating unit the LX-3 and if you have sausage fingers the smaller buttons can be a little inconvenient but overall it's still a crisper and cleaner display than the FL-18. Waiting for deep water reports with this unit over 40'... You heard anything yet?

[CNY Tim]

The LX-3's are selling at Reeds 24 a week that is not a bad clip eh for a first year unit? They'll be around a good long time there built to last and are technically superior to an FL-18. I look at the powerhead and the quality of the casing and the LX-3 is built stronger than the model toy plastic of an FL18. Same cheap case as my FL8 was but brighter decals. Geez for the clams you spend I don't see where the money is going on the FL-18 it aint on looks. Good luck with your LX-3 you made a wise choice.

[Cyberfish]

They dont need to be stronger than the fl-8.
those things last forever through much abuse, if the fl18 uses the same plastic, thats a good thing! The extra 100 bucks goos to the brighter display, zoom and bottom lock. Mabye the lx3 is better overall, but don't say the fl18 is a bad buy!

Just because you marcum don't mean you catchum

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[CNY Tim]

bad buy???

[Cyberfish]

><}}}("< ---Ummm, "cheap case" "model toy plastic" Don't sound like a good buy to me

Bobbers Up!

[Swill]

Well I made my first flasher purchase...a LX3! After hanging out with my vexilar buddies so long I am having a hard time saying "Grab the Marcum..." Instead I say..Grab the vex" Maybe I have been brainwashed by all the sonar these last 10 years
So far I used it 2 times and I love it!

I wish they made it fit in a 5 gallon pale. When you are towing as much dump as I have things tend to bouce around. Ohh well the soft case is pretty sweet.

Good job CYN Tim on your posts..I have read a lot of good things and had no doubts about my purchase....
Swill

[Guest]

Just began reading the discussions on the LX3 . Some of the other chat forums I've seen have had less than glowing comments about the Marcum, and a certain retailer who chose to promote them more than another model. I own four Vexilars, two on the boat, and two ice packs. If ever there was a confirmed Vex fan it would be me. But when my buddy bought the Marcum, and we have used them side by side. I must admit that the LX3 did things my units couldn't. The most impressive thing was target separation, and the Lx3 seemed to get no interferance, but I did have to move my 18 farther away to make use of its I.R. If I didn't own a Vexilar I would buy the LX3. The ones I've seen on the ice so far have done a good job. sdgord

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