On Apr 27, 9:33 am, Brian wrote:
I have friend that just purchased a PIK20 that has an LX4000
computer.

We are unable to get the LX4000 to pick up a GPS signal. The
documentation with it is confusing. Some of the documentation says it
has an internal GPS receiver and indicating all is required is to
connect a GPS antenna to the BNC connector on the back.

Other Documentation that he has says to wire a NEMA connection
directly into the BNC connector, indicating that a separate GPS is
required and in fact this appears to be how the LX4000 is currently
wired. (This seems very strange, can anyone confirm it is correct?)

We have unable to find a wiring diagram for the LX4000. Does anyone
know or have any documentation that would indicate the correct way get
the GPS to work on the LX4000.

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

My recently purchased glider also came with an LX-4000 that would not
acquire GPS signal. I sent it to LX, they wiped it, updated it to the
latest version (v6.3), updated it to the Western US database and
provided a new GPS antenna. It has no problem acquiring signal and I
believe the new GPS setup utilizes more sats than the old one. My unit
was only out of my hands for 2 weeks and they billed me AFTER
returning it, for a very modest price (200ish Euros ) with a clean
bill of health. I must say, LX's customer service is quite good.
(Ilec too for that matter!). I agree with Tuno, email LX. They will
take good care of you.

Paul Hanson

PS. My LX-4000 is available for sale, feel free to pm me with offers
for it if interested (but be realistic if so...)