Need help with Garmin 545

Sea Dreams · 21-07-2008, 08:51

All, I just purchased and connected a Garmin 545s; all is working but the sonar which says, not connected...Transducer is on, unit is plugged in...am I doing something simple or stupid?

David

**FrankZ** · 21-07-2008, 09:14

Don't know the 545 specifically but I have a 276 and I had to set the port to Garmin Depth Sounder or some such before it saw mine.

sandy daugherty · 21-07-2008, 09:26

Go to the electronics board at Boating & Fishing Forum - The Hull Truth and search for 545S. You will find a lot of postings from contributor 'bluewaterpirate' that will be very useful for getting the most out of your Garmin.

Sea Dreams · 21-07-2008, 10:55

Thanks folks !

Sea Dreams · 23-07-2008, 08:22

Folks, install error...the transducer's plug-in had disconnected from the connection cord. Works great now. Woman at the shop's advice - always double check your connections. DT

ME -

21-07-2008, 08:51	#1
Sea Dreams Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Beach VA Boat: 1991 Grady White Tournament 19' - Sea Dreams Posts: 3	Need help with Garmin 545 All, I just purchased and connected a Garmin 545s; all is working but the sonar which says, not connected...Transducer is on, unit is plugged in...am I doing something simple or stupid? David __________________ David Sea Dreams Va Beach VA

21-07-2008, 09:14	#2
FrankZ Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesapeake Bay Boat: Coronado 25 C:\Slave Posts: 616	Don't know the 545 specifically but I have a 276 and I had to set the port to Garmin Depth Sounder or some such before it saw mine. __________________ Sing to a sailor's courage, Sing while the elbows bend, A ruby port your harbor, Raise three sheets to the wind. -=Krynnish drinking song=-

21-07-2008, 10:55	#4
Sea Dreams Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Beach VA Boat: 1991 Grady White Tournament 19' - Sea Dreams Posts: 3	Thanks folks ! __________________ David Sea Dreams Va Beach VA

23-07-2008, 08:22	#5
Sea Dreams Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Beach VA Boat: 1991 Grady White Tournament 19' - Sea Dreams Posts: 3	Fixed Folks, install error...the transducer's plug-in had disconnected from the connection cord. Works great now. Woman at the shop's advice - always double check your connections. DT ME - __________________ David Sea Dreams Va Beach VA

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21-07-2008, 09:26	#3
sandy daugherty Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: near Annapolis Boat: PDQ 36 "Page 83" Posts: 497	Go to the electronics board at Boating & Fishing Forum - The Hull Truth and search for 545S. You will find a lot of postings from contributor 'bluewaterpirate' that will be very useful for getting the most out of your Garmin.

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