Check that the GPS is running the latest firmware - GT31_FW_V1.4B0803T. Apparently the older firmware caused a lot of lockups. The upgrade process is pretty straightforward - ask your teams GPS guru if you need help with it.

bigbear said..
A couple of times after a session recently I havn't been able to turn my GT 31 off, as in no response from either button.
The only way I have been able to get it going again is to take the card out and then I loose the tracks.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way to fix it? Or do I just need to update to the new model.
Cheers!

You should not lose tracks if it won't turn off. If you have an SD card in it it will continue to make data until to goes flat. If you have a min speed set the internal memory will not overwrite if the GPS is stationary. Just leave it to go flat if all else fails. It may speed it up of you can turn the backlight on I guess but it could take a couple of days. When it turns off, 'save to card' and your session should be there.

But check what Hardie said first. That caught me out a few times. And when it recovers, update to the latest firmware ASAP. The problem virtually disappeared after the updates.

It's the robots telling you to sail more.

Real speed, gpsarpro and gpsresults can all eliminate the ride home, if you haven't got one of them just post the file to somebody who has.

On a similar note I lock the GPS using the big button and it can be a pain in the bum to try and unlock! My newer GPs doesn't have the problem..I think they both have the same firmware...? I'm not going to lock it anymore .

bigbear said..

sailquik said..

bigbear said..
A couple of times after a session recently I havn't been able to turn my GT 31 off, as in no response from either button.
The only way I have been able to get it going again is to take the card out and then I loose the tracks.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way to fix it? Or do I just need to update to the new model.
Cheers!

You should not lose tracks if it won't turn off. If you have an SD card in it it will continue to make data until to goes flat. If you have a min speed set the internal memory will not overwrite if the GPS is stationary. Just leave it to go flat if all else fails. It may speed it up of you can turn the backlight on I guess but it could take a couple of days. When it turns off, 'save to card' and your session should be there.

But check what Hardie said first. That caught me out a few times. And when it recovers, update to the latest firmware ASAP. The problem virtually disappeared after the updates.

Does that mean I have to stay at the beach till the battery goes flat? I should easily be able to crack 40 knots on the way home in the car.

You wouldn't be the first

Hi Bigbear
i often have this problem with my bgt31. I have found over time that it won't turn off if any of the numbers are moving on the screen. I usually let it sit in one place while I de rig. It then unlocks and turns off ok