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I guess the only networking I will need to do is to run both the units off the one antenna. Does anyone know where I can get a list or figure out what ext. cables, t-connectors, etc. I will need?

Thanks guys!

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you will need three “T” connectors. Two terminators.
one blue to red adapter cable. One 2ft extention cable.
I would think two 15′ extention cables, depending on
how far or close the gps antenna is to a unit. If real close
it may not need a cable or maybe just a two foot cable.
Check Lowrance LEI extras, red network, for all the
parts. They can be purchased elsewhere also.
If you are using a lgc 2000 antenna you will need an
additional blu/red adapter cable for that.

Suggest you plan it out so you don’t end up with more
parts than you need, it adds up!!

I have not. I have a broadband sounder and plan to wait
for the chartplotter only models to come out, 2 or 3 weeks
according to Cabalas.
Here is a quote form anothe blog. Everything I have
read form some of the early users has been very posiive.

“only had it for a week, but had a LCX 28. So I am using the same 200/50 kHz skimmer. Works well and is much better at target seperation and the noise rejection at speed then the LCX 28. The LCX 28 was good but this is much better with the broad band sonar they have developed”.

“The screen is super bright much better than the old 28. I hear that the HDS 10 is very bright and has the same GPS performance as the HDS-7.The HDS-10 has the softkeys which will be a great feature”.

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Granne,

How do you know you’ll be receiving the newest style
cable with the in-line terminators?

Have you already received the Globalmap or did you call
and ask what you are getting?

Thanks,

Dan

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I just installed a globalmap 9200 on a friends boat.
It came with the new style cable. The box indicated
the unit was made in Sept 08. The 7200, as well as lots
of other Lowrance models, were in short supply all
summer. I ordered a 7200 and got tired of waiting and
cancelled. I still want one but am just looking for the best deal. Unless you receive “old” “new stock”, it
most likely will have the terminator cable.
Thanks for correcting my “senior moment” on the 334.
Forgot there was an “I” in front of the GPS.

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Are you saying he won’t get any network hardware with
his GlobalMap and will have to buy all of the items you
listed separately?

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All (or most) of the units shipped in 2008 forward use a
Terminator cable with built-in terminators in the connectors. For one unit and one accessory. Lowrance
refers to this as “our cleanest network”.
If you want to add to the network, you have to disgard this
cable an get all the Ts, extenton cables, and terminators.

Depending on when our Denmark friends 334 was made, it may or may not have shipped with “blue” T connectors. So not knowing what he has, I was just suggesting what would be necessary. There are different ways to setup nmea 2000.

you would need 3 T connectors, 1 adapter cable, and I
would think 3 extention cables, two terminators, to network
these two units with nmea 2000. Around $200 USD.

I have never used nmea 0183 to network the gps antenna
between two units, but it should be easy enough, will
not cost anything extra. I have a nmea 0183 heading sensor
networked to a globalmap 9200. Just splice those tiny
wires together and nmea 0183 works well.
I use nmea 2000, ethernet, and nmea 0183. If all you want
to really do is share the external antenna between two
units, try nmea 0183.
I am also in the market for a globalmap 7200(mainly to
use as a depth finder with the lbs-1). Best price I
have found so far is $526. Just wondering what kind of
deal you got.

you can make a copy but it will not work. That’s
my experience.

gelmir,
I was right, this is the correct board to ask your questions, you can find the “The Hull Truth” here.

if you tried everything suggested in my previous post, and
that didn’t not help, then the odds are good you have a bad
module. Don’t know what else to add.

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Make sure you have separate power to the antenna.

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The lcx 16ci gps antenna gets power from the unit itself, not from an external source. Plug the antenna dirrectly
into the unit.

The lcx16ci will use lgc 12s or 12w gps module. So does the lms 320. This is what Lowrance says about your problem:

The GPS module not responding error is specific to units that are not recognizing the GPS module.
Make sure that there is the correct amount of voltage.
Make sure that the NMEA 0183 (orange, yellow, blue, and ground) wires are taped individually and not touching.
Plug the GPS Module (antenna)directly into the back of the unit; this will help determine if the extension cable has gone bad.
Make sure you have the latest software in the unit.
Do a hard reset on the unit. Make sure that you have saved your waypoints before doing this reset. This reset will erase all memory in the unit. Please follow the procedure below.
Turn unit OFF.
Press and hold the ZOOM IN.
Press and hold the ZOOM OUT.
Press and hold the POWER KEY.
Hold all three keys in until the USA Map appears.
This will put the unit in a cold start mode; it may take a few minutes before the unit will lock on.

I had this same prpblem with a lcx16ci, which is a six year old unit. I sent the module back to Lowrance with $89
plus shipping and they sent me a new lgc 12w.That fixed the
problem.

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RAM mounts are good on clear calm days.

Give the Vexilar pro mount a try. Much better and cheaper than the Jonny Ray.

I just ordered two Vexilar mounts, for a 7″ Lowrance and a 10″ Lowrance. Thanks for the information. I was just about to order two of the Johnny Ray’s and that would have been
double the price of the Vexliar.
More Info

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You will like the lcx37. A nice size screen.
I have the Lowrance card reader but have never needed to
use it, the one on the computer or printer works fine.