dc40 battery life

[oldschool]

Does any body know how long a dc 40 lasts while turned off. I charged one a week ago and didn't use it and went to turn it on tonight and it was dead is that normal or does it have some issues. thanks

[sheimer]

Issues...Just a guess, either it wasn't shut off or it has a software glitch. Try reloading the software and make sure the light stays off when you shut it down. Definately not normal.

Scott

[oldschool]

Thanks scott today day i played with it some more after charging it and it took the charge and worked fine except for it is saying low battery on the collar but in worked all day. I think it is working but i should try reloading the software to see if that fixes the low battery light problems it the first time i have use it since last winter. Does any body know how to reload the software i have never did that before. thanks mike

[Neff]

Here are the best instructions I know of

http://www.gundogsupply.com/garmin-astro-12.html

[Steve White]

it the first time i have use it since last winter.

You need an update period. That issue was fixed in an update this past summer. Continued use without the update is known to damage the collar.

[oldschool]

Thanks Steve i don't use the collars in the summer because we only run coyotes on snow here so i did not know about the update so today i installed it and the collar is working but the battery icon is still blank and the hand held beeps low battery.I guess i will try a full charge and then see what happens. thanks for all the help guys... mike

[oldschool]

alright i just turned them on after a change and the icon is working now but is showing low.Do those batterys get a memory if you charge them before they are fully drained. mike

[sheimer]

Not that I'm aware of. I charge mine whenever I use them no matter if they are all the way drained or I just used them for an hour. Sometimes you may need to unhook the charger and reattach it a few times to make sure they get a full charge.

Good luck,
Scott

[oldschool]

Thanks Scott . And ya you are right i think the issue was the contact after on and off a few times it took a full charge and the icons are working now. Problem solved i hope thanks. mike