I added a DD26 Pointer onto my Ultrex. Now my Spot Lock iw ay off. I don't know if adding that item is causing the problem or not. So, can someone tell me if anything related to the GPS system is under the round item highlighted?
I added a DD26 Pointer onto my Ultrex. Now my Spot Lock iw ay off. I don't know if adding that item is causing the problem or not. So, can someone tell me if anything related to the GPS system is under the round item highlighted?
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
It would be a big coincidense if it doesn’t have anything to do with it. Is there more involved than taping it to the head of the motor? What is the spotlock not doing?
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Nothing more than peeling and sticking the Pointer on the head. When I spot lock, previously, it would lock down where I pressed the button. Now it drifts way off! I think I'm going to peel it off and cut it down so it won't cover that spot. There has to be a reason they put that circular deal there!Originally Posted by bobcoy
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
The GPS antenna is under that circle, but the GPS frequencies should pass though plastic if that is what the pointer is made of.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
That square thingy---
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
According to their site, it's made of delrin. A thermo plastic. Obviously, MY gps signal is not getting through it!
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
Have you checked boat scale?
I've had the Ultrex for 4 years and the boat scale was set back then and I've never had another issue with it. Maybe it needs to be set again due to the antenna being covered? That would be great! Otherwise, I've got to pry this thing off!
Last edited by Tone357; 04-09-2024 at 08:48 AM.
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
I agree. They always said a GPS needs a clear view of the sky to get a good fix. Adhesive foam and a dense Delrin cover(not to mention the hub of the pointer sitting on top of the GPS) is not going to help your GPS Fix quality. You should be able to look at the quality of the fix with it on or off the motor. Bob
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I spoke with the manufacturer. Wouldn't you know it. I'm the first guy with this issue!
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
Guess it might be their first sale! Did you try looking at the gps status yet?
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
Does that yellow arrow glow or the end of the pointer glow when its dark or are they battery powered light?
Makes no sense from something like that on a Minnkota that the top cap rotates and shows direction.
I added fluorescent safety tape to mine for dark and did not cover the iPilot window.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
The tip of the Pointer is the only thing that glows Wayne. Bob, I haven't had the chance to look at the status. Maybe this weekend.
17 Ranger Z520c Black Out Edition
Yamaha 250 SHO
The site makes it sound like it is just a thin extension to give the caster a more precise line of travel for the cast. Just moves with the TM head. No other reason I can see. Bob
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
Any news? was there an issue with the quality of the fix with the pointer on vs off? Bob
Tell me where has a slow movin' once quick draw outlaw got to go
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