Uncle Buck Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Picked up a GPSMAP76 @ Bass Pro about 1 month ago... I'm not impressed with the unit... It's always losing Signal... Does anyone else have the same problem? or know of a Solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 only in my house if you are outside you should not lose signal very often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherriff Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think your blocking the view of the Satellites UB LOL... Sherriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybum Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Interesting. I was just about to head out to BPS to look at the 76CSX. I'm still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Interesting. I was just about to head out to BPS to look at the 76CSX. I'm still going. 76CSX is a higher-end unit and I have heard great things about it, including being able to receive signal from a basement... Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I have a similar problem with my Lowerance Globalmap 7200 Goran. I don't lose the signal totally, but I often lose it partially, and can only see parts of the map. It disappeares on it's own, or I can zoom in or out and fix it. I thought it unusual too, but asked the same question here a couple months back and was told by several members that it's a normal thing...... Basically just the processor trying to catch up to the unit. Funny thing though, I get the worst reception on Stoney Lake.......could it be something to do with all the granite ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 GPSMap 76 is an older unit, the newer units 76CSX have newer chips (SiRFstar III™) that works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Here is a GPS discussion forum on exactly this topic. The Garmin 60 and 76 Cx and CSx series are the only Garmin handhelds that have the SiRF chipset. The most important feature of a GPS to me is reception. If I can't hold a lock here in the dense wooded Allegheny Mountains of west central Pennsylvania, then the game is over. With this in mind, the SiRF is absolutely worth it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 i have had mine next to the blue garmin and mine lost signal, while his maintained it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 under what conditions does it lose signal.....I still have my old GPSMAP76 and don't have any problems like that maybe there is something wrong with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 i found there were certain spots that i lost signal consistently with that unit. but move a few feet and its back in business. never more than a minor inconvenience in my experience. ive been happy with it especially considering i got it at CT for half off last year. not the best unit but good for the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think your blocking the view of the Satellites UB LOL... Sherriff Now thats funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sorry to leech off this topic but... Anyone know a store in US that have 60CSx in stock? Somewhere not too far from the border. I have been checking the price and they are atleast $100 cheaper there than here. But mostly online stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) BestBuy in Buffalo NY wants 499 US for a 76CSX, while GPS Central in Calgary (online ordering) is 419 CAD, no PST. Why shop south? The 60 CSX is the same price at GPS Central - $419, but there is a $50 rebate from Garmin. You can't beat that deal with a stick. Edited October 2, 2007 by douG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) Well... WalMart is Buffalo NY have 60CSx for $350 or so... even Dell.COM But Must make a order online and have it to be picked up at Walmart. btw... GPSCity dropped some price. 60Csx is $399 now www.pricegrabber.com Edited October 2, 2007 by mikeymikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) GPS City has the76CSX for $399 CAD, and no PST. http://www.gpscity.ca/item-garmin-gpsmap-76csx-gps/76csx.htm Edited October 2, 2007 by spooner_jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I have a 76 map and never have any problems with it, I can even leave it sitting in the passanger seat in my car and it won't loose signal. It is important to keep the unit almost horizantal to get the best reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 under what conditions does it lose signal.....I still have my old GPSMAP76 and don't have any problems like that maybe there is something wrong with it Under any conditions... in a car... in a boat... i'm really dissappointed in the unit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I have never had that problem you may want to get it back to bass pro for a new one or to garmin for repair I got mine the first year they came out and last year upgraded to the colour map76cs based on how happy I was with the map76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 sure wish I could spell! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Well i called Garmin, and they told me to try and reset the unit, gave me some special procedure to do, so i'm gonna try that, otherwise it's gonna go back if that doesn't fix the problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Keep at it, Goran. Garmin has a great reputation for product and service, I'm sure that you will end up happier than you is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well looks like the reset thing didn't work... lost signal 12 times on the way to Niagara Falls last night... It's going back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Time to upgrade to the CSX Goran Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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