I agree you've had way too much trouble with this unit since day 1 ...

(BTW I didn't have my 1197 fixed at that 697.50 flat rate price ... That's what it would cost "if" I was needing to have it fixed ... I've only had to send it in once way back when it was still under warranty) ...

I read of many instances in the forums of similar issues as yours Jim ...(and not just Lowrance) ...

Rickie