lowrance Baja 540C

Otterav · 11-14-07, 10:55 AM

hello,
I was reading my latest issue of Overland magazine, there was an article on GPSes. I was drawn to the lowrance Baja 540C, I like the large screen and ability to create waypoints as well as topo maps.
Here is a linky:
http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Aut...GMBaja540c.asp
My question is has anyone seen one in person and/or used one?
Input?
Hola
eric

LandCruisers4Life · 11-14-07, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otterav

hello,
I was reading my latest issue of Overland magazine, there was an article on GPSes. I was drawn to the lowrance Baja 540C, I like the large screen and ability to create waypoints as well as topo maps.
Here is a linky:
http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Aut...GMBaja540c.asp
My question is has anyone seen one in person and/or used one?
Input?
Hola
eric

Hey man I think there was a thread on here already about the L540C.... Run a quick search. It's a great GPS, I am going to put one in my Cruiser too. I have an older Lowrance GPS and it works great as well. Excellent in heavy tree coverage.

Angel? · 11-15-07, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otterav

My question is has anyone seen one in person and/or used one?
Input?
Hola
eric

Just installed one, love it:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9237

Others have too:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6108

spressomon · 11-15-07, 07:55 AM

The 540C was also reviewed in the new issue of Overland Journal. The only real negative have to do with the three bulky connections/wires...and of course the large size which from a screen/monitor perspective is what makes it so attractive; and the fact it cannot do auto-routing. But if this feature is important you can use a smaller street type GPS for street/highway trips.

Otterav · 11-15-07, 10:52 AM

Hey,
Was watching Dust to glory for the 20 or 30th time and just noticed one of the trophy trucks had what looks like a 540c style GPS mounted in camera view! If the Baja 1000 guys use it, it must be somewhat ok? No?
Hola
eric

LandCruisers4Life · 11-16-07, 07:50 PM

It's designed for 4wd vehicles - shock and vibration etc ya know....

inthewall · 11-19-07, 05:49 PM

I have lowrance gps and sonar on my bass boat. It takes a beating and still performs. Im thinking about the baja for my cruiser too.

bugsnbikes · 11-28-07, 08:31 PM

ive been doing a bit of reading in the Lowrance manuals and apparently the NMEA 2000 system supports temp sensors/fuel level-fuel flow and a host of other networked items like depthfinders and fishfinders........nothing like pulling your rig into your favorite creek and scanning for fish-

has anyone looked into this and set up temps sensors on their 540c? I dont like that the manual calls for inputting fuel fills each time --but maybe this is only for calibration of the instrument.

For us obd1 scanguageless types......it seems like the added benefits would be a big bonus.

Audiox · 12-02-07, 09:51 PM

Does this unit have any type of video inputs for a camera or other device?

Angel? · 12-02-07, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiox

Does this unit have any type of video inputs for a camera or other device?

According to Lowrance customer service two weeks ago, not yet, and the engineers have several concepts they are playing with to use the ethernet port (third port) in the back of the unit (labeled in the maunual as "future enhancement." Customer Service said what the engineers are cooking up won't be ready until the early part of '08.

And, it would be interesting to see if some techie out there were to try and see what would happen if they put a video input into the ethernet port ...

techierob · 02-25-08, 05:07 PM

Any updates on getting video etc working on the 540c?

LandCruisers4Life · 03-13-08, 11:31 AM

The old, original "Lowrance Baja" (no number on that one) also worked with DGPS..... I notice the newer models all say WAAS. Question for those who have the 540C is this - in your manual, does it say that you can also use DGPS with the 540C??

Angel? · 03-13-08, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

The old, original "Lowrance Baja" (no number on that one) also worked with DGPS..... I notice the newer models all say WAAS. Question for those who have the 540C is this - in your manual, does it say that you can also use DGPS with the 540C??

Here is the link to the 540c Manual:
Downloads for GlobalMap Baja 540C | Lowrance

pint · 03-14-08, 11:08 AM

This is a killer unit! I need to go look at one this weekend.

LandCruisers4Life · 03-26-08, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel?

Here is the link to the 540c Manual:
Downloads for GlobalMap Baja 540C | Lowrance

Thanks man, looks like only WAAS. I'm installing a more permanent set up for my Lowrance GlobalMap 100 with DGPS instead.

11-14-07, 10:55 AM	#1
Otterav IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boulder Creek, CA Posts: 563	lowrance Baja 540C hello, I was reading my latest issue of Overland magazine, there was an article on GPSes. I was drawn to the lowrance Baja 540C, I like the large screen and ability to create waypoints as well as topo maps. Here is a linky: http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Aut...GMBaja540c.asp My question is has anyone seen one in person and/or used one? Input? Hola eric

11-15-07, 07:55 AM	#4
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,895	The 540C was also reviewed in the new issue of Overland Journal. The only real negative have to do with the three bulky connections/wires...and of course the large size which from a screen/monitor perspective is what makes it so attractive; and the fact it cannot do auto-routing. But if this feature is important you can use a smaller street type GPS for street/highway trips. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

11-16-07, 07:50 PM	#6
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,538	It's designed for 4wd vehicles - shock and vibration etc ya know.... __________________ 2004 UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" - Gotta pay to play...

11-19-07, 05:49 PM	#7
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 417	I have lowrance gps and sonar on my bass boat. It takes a beating and still performs. Im thinking about the baja for my cruiser too. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

11-28-07, 08:31 PM	#8
bugsnbikes IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 281	ive been doing a bit of reading in the Lowrance manuals and apparently the NMEA 2000 system supports temp sensors/fuel level-fuel flow and a host of other networked items like depthfinders and fishfinders........nothing like pulling your rig into your favorite creek and scanning for fish- has anyone looked into this and set up temps sensors on their 540c? I dont like that the manual calls for inputting fuel fills each time --but maybe this is only for calibration of the instrument. For us obd1 scanguageless types......it seems like the added benefits would be a big bonus. __________________ 94-80 121k miles-locked-metaltech sliders-slee shortbus-warn8k- 71 FJ55- rip 69 Bug

11-15-07, 10:52 AM	#5
Otterav IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boulder Creek, CA Posts: 563	Hey, Was watching Dust to glory for the 20 or 30th time and just noticed one of the trophy trucks had what looks like a 540c style GPS mounted in camera view! If the Baja 1000 guys use it, it must be somewhat ok? No? Hola eric

12-02-07, 09:51 PM	#9
Audiox IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	540C Does this unit have any type of video inputs for a camera or other device?

02-25-08, 05:07 PM	#11
techierob IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Escondido Posts: 11	Any updates on getting video etc working on the 540c? __________________ http://my4x4tv.com http://nowhitefenders.com

03-13-08, 11:31 AM	#12
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,538	The old, original "Lowrance Baja" (no number on that one) also worked with DGPS..... I notice the newer models all say WAAS. Question for those who have the 540C is this - in your manual, does it say that you can also use DGPS with the 540C?? __________________ 2004 UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" - Gotta pay to play...

03-14-08, 11:08 AM	#14
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,091	This is a killer unit! I need to go look at one this weekend. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

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