New LX-5

  • Randy Rowell
    Rockland Wi
    Posts: 66
    December 3, 2011 at 11:19 pm #1302980

    Picked up a LX-5 at the Ice Show and it didn’t come with a battery gauge. Did they stop including them with the unit?
    Randy

    siclone
    W. Lakeland
    Posts: 160
    December 3, 2011 at 11:21 pm #1014238

    You sure it’s not under the flap? It’s kind of not visible through the plastic window above the battery.

    norge
    Posts: 198
    December 3, 2011 at 11:32 pm #1014241

    What did you give for the LX5 at the ice show?

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    December 3, 2011 at 11:42 pm #1014242

    Quote:

    Picked up a LX-5 at the Ice Show and it didn’t come with a battery gauge. Did they stop including them with the unit?
    Randy

    It’s my understanding they stopped including those with the flashers.

    buzzer
    Garnavillo Iowa
    Posts: 542
    December 3, 2011 at 11:52 pm #1014244

    Tom you are correct

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1840
    December 4, 2011 at 12:41 am #1014249

    Quote:

    It’s my understanding they stopped including those with the flashers.

    I cannot understand why a battery gauge would not be considered essential unless the battery condition indicator was moved to the unit head itself. Kinda disappointed Marcum would make such a decision.

    siclone
    W. Lakeland
    Posts: 160
    December 4, 2011 at 12:48 am #1014252

    Quote:

    It’s my understanding they stopped including those with the flashers.

    That sucks then….

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    December 4, 2011 at 1:30 am #1014263

    I would guess too many issues from what I have heard from other users. Mine broke after about 2 months of use.

    The one of my Humminbird Ice 55 really works great and I love it. I have got to like the Ice 55 so much, my other 2 MarCum units kinda just collect dust.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 4, 2011 at 5:27 am #1014282

    you wouldn’t believe how many people use that charger for the wrong application… and then blame Marcum for it…

    As a new LX-5 owner… I totally under stand

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 4, 2011 at 5:29 am #1014284

    Quote:

    I would guess too many issues from what I have heard from other users. Mine broke after about 2 months of use.

    The one of my Humminbird Ice 55 really works great and I love it. I have got to like the Ice 55 so much, my other 2 MarCum units kinda just collect dust.

    REALLY ???

    PM me a price for your dust collectors !!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    December 4, 2011 at 2:02 pm #1014318

    I’ve never really understood the need for a battery indicator?? Maybe someone can shed some light on this for me here. My batteries always last me through a dark to dark fishing adventure. When I return home I ALWAYS place my batteries on the charger? The next morning they are ready to roll for another complete day of fishing. Seems relatively simple.

    On the contrary I would definately second guess myself if I returned from a day of fishing and my indicator said 80% battery life? Would I leave it off the charger? Would I wake up at 1 AM to take off the charge? IMHO the charge indicator is simply a Bell with really no add to the effective use of your flasher. No need to overcomplicate things.

    Fish the day, Charge at night. It works

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    December 4, 2011 at 2:07 pm #1014319

    Quote:

    Picked up a LX-5 at the Ice Show and it didn’t come with a battery gauge. Did they stop including them with the unit?
    Randy

    Congrats on your new Marcum LX-5!! Your going to LOVE IT!! This is truly the only way to really compare units. NOW fish side by side with your buddies. The Clarity, Target Seperation, and Interference Rejection will be easily noticeable.

    Randy Rowell
    Rockland Wi
    Posts: 66
    December 5, 2011 at 12:50 am #1014468

    I can go without the gauge I just thought it was suppose to have one. Can’t wait to get it on the ice and compare it my old Vex. Buddies will be jealous.
    Randy

    Randy Rowell
    Rockland Wi
    Posts: 66
    December 5, 2011 at 12:51 am #1014470

    Quote:

    What did you give for the LX5 at the ice show?

    $440 from Reed’s before rebate
    Randy

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 5, 2011 at 1:07 am #1014483

    Quote:

    Picked up a LX-5 at the Ice Show and it didn’t come with a battery gauge. Did they stop including them with the unit?
    Randy

    For 2011 MarCum added a 9 AMP battery for long run times, a snow shield and kicked in a $50 rebate so you could buy the DSC charger, if you wanted, and still have money to spare.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    December 5, 2011 at 1:08 am #1014484

    Quote:

    I can go without the gauge I just thought it was suppose to have one. Can’t wait to get it on the ice and compare it my old Vex. Buddies will be jealous.
    Randy

    Congrats!!

    bigdog10
    Waterloo, Iowa
    Posts: 351
    December 5, 2011 at 3:23 pm #1014598

    With the DSC unit you have to use the correct charger (part that plugs into electrical outlet). It should have a label on it (yellow?) that says for use with Marcum DSC charger only. I like mine and have not had any issues with it on the 5 or the old 3 for that matter.

    James-glad to see Marcum finally made a snow shield. Should have bought one at the ice show. Previously had to modify one from a Vexilar as it was a little small. Question- is the Marcum shield magnified for us old farts who can’t see?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 5, 2011 at 3:45 pm #1014607

    The snowshield is not magnified.

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