Thread: I pilot troubleshooting

Originally Posted by wicklundrh

Correct, GPS unit is in the top of the TM however, if the remote loses signal with the unit, it will turn it off and on.

We use it alot while trolling in the Upper penninusal of Michigan for Walleye. If it is around your neck and you bend over to tie a knot or do something, it loses signal with the power head. We ended up putting velcro on the back side of the remote and leave it at the helm. No problem since that time.

It is in the head! Thanks for tip I like having it around my neck to change direction but may have to deal with it until they come out with something with a stronger signal.

Well ....

Tom's correct, as usual.

My beep verification peizo speaker stopped working (SMD driver transistor likely; since I tried soldering in two other piezo beepers) and during dis-assembly I noted the shielded RF area containing the microwave frequency GPS receiver.
I will do without the beep I am used to that's used at night, as I am NOT paying MK $285 + S&H to get a new head!