I have an Apache Bullseye 5+ that I use for my excavators. It has the plumb and level sensor so it works great for what I need. The other day I was using it and it acted like the batteries were dead. That seemed strange because they had not been in that long. I changed the batteries and then it worked great for about 10 minutes and then acted like the batteries were dead again. Normally when I turn it off and back on all the lights light up unless the batteries are weak. If I take the batteries out and put them back in then all lights come on at start up, but otherwise it acts like the batteries are going dead. I tried multiple sets of batteries from different brands with the same results. It looks like I may have to send it in.
I really like this receiver, but am debating if I am better off having it fixed or just replaced with new. The repair cost is unknown until I send it in and they will just fix it and then bill me. What are your recommendations- have it fixed or buy new? A new one is about $1600 and I would then have NiMH batteries instead of Alkaline. If I knew it would only cost $500 to fix the old one I would go that route.
I really like this receiver, but am debating if I am better off having it fixed or just replaced with new. The repair cost is unknown until I send it in and they will just fix it and then bill me. What are your recommendations- have it fixed or buy new? A new one is about $1600 and I would then have NiMH batteries instead of Alkaline. If I knew it would only cost $500 to fix the old one I would go that route.
