Lakemaster chip problem

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05-24-2015, 11:12 AM
Fishnfool 4

Lakemaster chip problem

I posted a while back that my locator when it came to loading the chart was really slow.I have an 1197 and 997 when under way it would reload charts and take 5 min. to load. I was in a friends boat he has the 1197 too and his charts loaded right away so I borrowed his chip and then my units loaded fast like it should be. the other problem is that the chip shows contours but not the reefs that i was on. I'm hoping that Humminbird can help me with this i have a navionics in now but really prefer the lakemaster. One more thing I borrowed a 2.0 chip like mine and the chip was completely different then mine what the heck. talked with HB will see what happens if I can send chip in to be inspected.
05-25-2015, 09:15 AM
rnvinc

Be sure to post results from your discussion with HB ...

This info may help someone else ...

Rickie
05-25-2015, 08:45 PM
Fishnfool 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Be sure to post results from your discussion with HB ...

This info may help someone else ...

Rickie

I definitely will it really has an effect on the locator and may turn people off using them
05-27-2015, 08:17 PM
Fishnfool 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

I definitely will it really has an effect on the locator and may turn people off using them

It took me a while but finally got thru to hb after talking to a tech they decided to check it out and had me send it in will report when i hear something
06-02-2015, 10:29 PM
Fishnfool 4

well I guess there was a problem with the chip they are replacing it they didn't say what had gone on with the chip I was having some really bad issues which when I switched to naviaonics were solved I have had Lakemaster since their inception I still have the computor disc from 1996 lol
06-03-2015, 08:39 AM
rnvinc

So the the issue was the LakeMaster map card itself ...??

Rickie
06-03-2015, 09:03 AM
Fishnfool 4

Yes I guess there was some corruption on it I borrowed a friends and it was totally different showed the reefs and when moving never reloaded like mine did
06-04-2015, 10:09 PM
Fishnfool 4

WOW what a disappointment after all the talk I get the chip back and they did nothing with it i'm not asking for a new chip just fix it if I hadknown that I was getting older chip I would not have bought it I think after this will stick to navionics a shame
06-05-2015, 09:46 PM
rnvinc

How old was the LakeMaster chip ..??

Rickie
06-05-2015, 09:49 PM
vic n

Are you sure it's the same chip you sent, or could it be a new chip of the same version? Have you plugged it in to see if it acts differently?
06-10-2015, 11:29 PM
Fishnfool 4

Sorry for taking so long I couldn't log in. The chip was not changed so I live with it i guess thats the end will stick with the navionic dang it I bought it in a store they would not deal with it so I lose out a lot of people have had problems with Gander Mountain last time i buy there it was old inventory i paid for the latest
06-19-2015, 11:48 PM
Fishnfool 4

vic i'm now sure that its the same chip I have been using it for a week now and there is some problems that i had before it does have greater info then the navionics but when i zoom in on a reef it doesn't show the reef why i don't know
06-20-2015, 08:44 AM
vic n

Well, it seems like you should get some kind of explanation from H'bird. In one of your posts, you said they were sending another chip, then it was the same chip....did H'bird make an error and return the bad chip? I haven't seen any recent posts on here from the H'bird reps.....I would like to see what they have to say. Even if H'bird can't/won't help you out, they still owe you an explanation. I understand why the retailer refuses to take back the chip. It seems like they all refuse to take back any electronics that have been opened. But it seems like if the "write protection" is still functioning, then the manufacturer owes you an explanation.
06-20-2015, 01:09 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

vic i'm now sure that its the same chip I have been using it for a week now and there is some problems that i had before it does have greater info then the navionics but when i zoom in on a reef it doesn't show the reef why i don't know

Can you give us some idea of where you are trying see this reef ...??

Someone here with the same region can check their LakeMaster card to see if it's any different ...

Or just screenshot the map and tell us where on what lake it is ...

Rickie
06-20-2015, 02:43 PM
wannabe fisherman

could it be that you zoomed in so far that what you''re seeing is the reef and nothing else? just a thought.
06-20-2015, 04:14 PM
Fishnfool 4

one of the reefs is Vincient reef on Green bay the other is Maccos and also Volks its like they don't exist. I'm not zoomed in to far they were on an older chip but on this one all there is is contour lines . Will do a screen shot and post it. Iconpared it to friends and his shows the reefs
06-20-2015, 06:14 PM
rnvinc

Did you post the Mapping screenshots in the other thread dealing with your DI issue ... ??

Rickie
06-20-2015, 07:02 PM
Fishnfool 4

what the heck I posted it here now the search is on they have to be here
06-20-2015, 07:05 PM
Fishnfool 4

Ricki I did a quick post to your post and its there just found it
06-21-2015, 11:10 AM
Fishnfool 4

Ricki I screwed up and put the pictures of the mapping on the down image post thats my lack of intellegence with computers sorry will try to post them here
06-21-2015, 11:18 AM
Fishnfool 4

2 Attachment(s)

I posted the pics on thedown image post sorry these should be right Attachment 206946 Attachment 206947
06-21-2015, 11:23 AM
Fishnfool 4

The top image is from Navionics you can see the humps and contours on the bottom is the Lakemaster and as you can see the contours are not there can there be a setting that is noit set to show more details this doesnt make sense I have had Lakemaster chips when i had Lowrance and they were too detailed this looks what navionics used to look like
06-21-2015, 01:55 PM
vic n

This is an example of the difference that comes from mapping in 1' increments, as opposed to mapping in 3' increments. This very subtle structure is completely lost on the Lakemaster because it never crosses that 3' upper/lower limit required to create another contour line on the map.
06-21-2015, 03:03 PM
Fishnfool 4

okay but my friends chip shows the contours like the navionics why won't mine same 2.0 makes no sense guess will dump the lakemaster
06-21-2015, 03:38 PM
vic n

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Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

okay but my friends chip shows the contours like the navionics why won't mine same 2.0 makes no sense guess will dump the lakemaster

That is a question Lakemaster should answer. I know they are continually updating maps, but I don't know if they will supply you with an update.
06-21-2015, 05:16 PM
Fishnfool 4

They are no longer supporting 2.0 so as far as i'm concerned i wasted 130.00 will no buy a thing from gander mountain again
06-21-2015, 05:38 PM
vic n

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Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

They are no longer supporting 2.0 so as far as i'm concerned i wasted 130.00 will no buy a thing from gander mountain again

I sure understand (and agree completely) with that decision. Retailers think they are getting over on people, when all they are doing is making people mad.
06-21-2015, 05:59 PM
rnvinc

Go under the Chart tab in the main menu system and make sure that "Chart Detail level" is set to "All" ...

Rickie
06-21-2015, 06:07 PM
BobB

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Go under the Chart tab in the main menu system and make sure that "Chart Detail level" is set to "All" ...

Rickie

I didn't have one of my units set up to check that out ...... But Rickie could very well be right ..... It might be a chart setting.
06-21-2015, 06:45 PM
Fishnfool 4

will do that right now but why does it show on navionic and not lakemaster
06-22-2015, 08:15 PM
Fishnfool 4

i tried the setting and nothing is different now i'm afraid to buy a new chip from lakemaster no support not blaming lakemaster but the dealer should help that will cost them will not purcahse from them again. oh bythe way I have achipfor sale lololol
06-22-2015, 10:00 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

i tried the setting and nothing is different now i'm afraid to buy a new chip from lakemaster no support not blaming lakemaster but the dealer should help that will cost them will not purcahse from them again. oh bythe way I have achipfor sale lololol

Can you post a pic of the LakeMaster chip ... ??

Rickie
06-23-2015, 08:54 PM
Fishnfool 4

1 Attachment(s)

hope i do thisright kinda illiterate with this lol why did things go so good for so long now this Attachment 207260
06-23-2015, 09:50 PM
vic n

I don't know if the lake you want is in HD yet, but the website shows that they are selling version 6.0 now. Gander Mtn. must be selling old units. Sorry. This still doesn't mean the lake you want is in HD, but now you can check the lake list to see.
06-23-2015, 11:34 PM
Fishnfool 4

Thanks Vic I will buy anew chip have a tournament on Sunday onb petenwell and it's definately hd on my chip lesson learned never even thought of looking at it my bad listen I really appreciate how much help you guys gave me to figure this out still confused as to why my friends 2.0 has more detail no matter time to move on still shy on buying another one
06-25-2015, 02:06 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

still confused as to why my friends 2.0 has more detail

I don't understand this one either ...

Rickie
06-25-2015, 02:06 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishnfool 4

still confused as to why my friends 2.0 has more detail

I don't understand this one either ...

Rickie