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On 31 Jan 2004 10:39:49 -0800, Stephen Kormilo wrote:
(Larry W4CSC) wrote in message ... How many D cells, Larry? Big snip.... Looks like I have another unit to consider. I too would like to know how many D-Cells the unit requires, as well as how long the unit operates on one set. TIA, Stephen Kormilo 3 "C" cells. I got it near the end of the season and used it three times. Probably used it for a few hours each session. Still on the first set of batteries, and I carry a spare set, but I'm definitely going to build a small regulator and use the 12v trolling motor battery. This battery life indicates to me that it isn't particularly powerful, but as I recall it was supposed to do something like 200w peak. I don't think you need much power for fishing, however, at least in the northern lakes where I fish as there isn't much activity below the thermoclines and they are usually around 30 - 40 ft. or so. Horizontal distance is pretty much limited by how far you can cast. I'd get some other opinions as well since it's the middle of winter and you're not likely to use it for a while. For me, it was an impulse purchase, but it's worked out very well. Good luck -- Larry W1HJF email is rapp at lmr dot com |
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Larry wrote in message . ..
3 "C" cells. I got it near the end of the season and used it three times. Probably used it for a few hours each session. Still on the first set of batteries, and I carry a spare set, but I'm definitely going to build a small regulator and use the 12v trolling motor battery. Sounds like a good plan snip.... I'd get some other opinions as well since it's the middle of winter and you're not likely to use it for a while. Other opinions are what I'm looking for, but yours is the only one so far. BTW, haven't you heard of ice-fishing? ;-) Another reason to look for a portable unit. For me, it was an impulse purchase, but it's worked out very well. Good luck Thanks. |
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On 2 Feb 2004 08:19:09 -0800, Stephen Kormilo wrote:
Larry wrote in message . .. ....snip I'd get some other opinions as well since it's the middle of winter and you're not likely to use it for a while. Other opinions are what I'm looking for, but yours is the only one so far. BTW, haven't you heard of ice-fishing? ;-) Another reason to look for a portable unit. You might have better luck on one of the angling newsgroups. alt.fishing, alt.flyfishing, can.rec.fishing, rec.outdoors.fishing etc. Ice fishing? Up here that's an excuse for freezing your tail off while you consume far too much alcohol! Plus, after you go through all the work of drilling a few holes, do you really want to know that there aren't any fish down there anyway? Heh, heh! -- Larry email is rapp at lmr dot com |
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Larry wrote in message ...
snip..... You might have better luck on one of the angling newsgroups. alt.fishing, alt.flyfishing, can.rec.fishing, rec.outdoors.fishing etc. OK, thanks for the 'leads'. I don't 'prowl' newsgroups very much. Ice fishing? Up here Where's "up here"? I'm pretty far "up" myself: Winnipeg that's an excuse for freezing your tail off while you consume far too much alcohol! Plus, after you go through all the work of drilling a few holes, do you really want to know that there aren't any fish down there anyway? Heh, heh! I've heard that it's possible to 'fishfind' through the ice with the right transducer and a gel-pac (unfrozen ;-) Stephe Kormilo |
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On 4 Feb 2004 14:57:43 -0800, Stephen Kormilo wrote:
Larry wrote in message ... snip..... You might have better luck on one of the angling newsgroups. alt.fishing, alt.flyfishing, can.rec.fishing, rec.outdoors.fishing etc. OK, thanks for the 'leads'. I don't 'prowl' newsgroups very much. Ice fishing? Up here Where's "up here"? I'm pretty far "up" myself: Winnipeg that's an excuse for freezing your tail off while you consume far too much alcohol! Plus, after you go through all the work of drilling a few holes, do you really want to know that there aren't any fish down there anyway? Heh, heh! I've heard that it's possible to 'fishfind' through the ice with the right transducer and a gel-pac (unfrozen ;-) Stephe Kormilo Up here is northern New Hampshire. For some stupid reason, it's a lot colder than across the border to Quebec. I heard the same thing, btw - that you can fish find through the ice with a gel-pac. Let me know if it works!!! -- Larry email is rapp at lmr dot com |
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