332c problem

[Trophy Bill]

My 332c is loosing the bottom when I'm in 10 ft. or less. The transducer was replaced, but this didn't help. Any suggestions? Could the sensitivity setting be messed up? This is driving me nuts. Thanks

[ffishman]

Keep a good thought. This came up before. I think it was a software problem. Someone who had a similar problem will probably see this and help you out.

[1shooter]

what version software do you have?

[Ristorapper]

Wasn't there an update to the software to help with this problem. Should say on the Lowrance site. I can go check and get back to ya.

[Ristorapper]

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-SonarGPS-Chartplotter-Combos/LMS-332C/Downloads/LMS-332C-Software-Update/

[gofishwalleye]

I personnaly don't trust any of the lowrance transducers anymore. I went through three in the past two years and just switched to the airmar. My last lowrance transducer lasted three months before it started loosing bottom. All I want is a sonar unit that will work as advertised for as long as I want it to.

[Backwater Eddy]

Airmar has a new super-ducer out. Watch for it. It was in the trades tech book and it appears it may just be what we all have been waiting for.

http://www.airmartechnology.com/airmar2005/ex20/RMProducts/ElectCat.asp?ProdID=480&Man=Raymarine&PageNo=480

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