Is my Excal II broke?

[Tampa44]

I started having an issue with my excal II. About once every three to five minutes it lets out a quick loud squeal (like when you hit a soda can). The first thing I did was to change the battery, no luck. Next I played with the sensitivity and still no luck. I always hunt with zero disc. and the sensitivity around 1 Oclock. I decided at this point to hunt in all metal mode and it still squealed. I still was able to hunt and recover targets but needless to say it started driving me nuts after an hour or so. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Bling]

n/t

 

[Hardtack1862]

It does sound like a battery issue. It also could be a poor battery connection. I use silicone grease at the connection every time I change batteries or the pod. Look to see if there is some rust or corrosion at the battery connection, if yes clean it and apply a very light coating of the grease and try it.

 

[Barry NY]

make sure the little space is there between each of the battery prongs that are inserted into the pod from the ikelite connector male piece - use a sharp knife to spread them carefully if the space is squeezed...

 

[Tampa44]

It was the battery connection. I wont let that happen again. Thanks for the help!!!!!