Faulty sounder

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Jim Krause

Just got the boat. I'm not sure its the original sounder. It looks that way. Anyway I disconnected it and when I turned it back on it flashes 0.0 Like a VCR when it loses power. Must I be moving or something. Im in a slip with 4' of water. Its a Uniden 206 I think and digital. TIA Jim
 
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Crazy Dave Condon

suggestion

Is the transcuder a thrull hull? You may want to check to see if it is clear of marine growth, barnacles, etc.. Are you getting power to the unit on a regular basis? If it is original with the boat, suggest you get another new unit. Crazy Dave Condon
 
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Tom

Does it function in deep water?

My Huminbird depth sounder works great in deep water, but looses it in shallow water, around 18 feet -- just when I need it most! It will show 0 or 0.2 feet. I contacted Huminbird and they sent me a new transducer to install for shallow water use. I haven't installed it yet to try it out. Fair winds, Tom
 
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Shawn

check your battery

I had an older battery in my H22 and had the same symptom. Evidently the battery was not getting a full charge even when the charger said it was. I bought a new battery and have not had the problem since.
 
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Jim Krause

getting new battery

Thanks everyone. The battery will not hold a charge very well, so will get a new one. BTW, it did not work in deep water either. Jim
 
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Jim Krause

Sometimes I'm kinda stupid

Just discovered the sensitivity screw. That fixed it. Thanks for the responses.
 
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