Fox Pro Fury Issues - Any Idea?

Powerstroke99

Powerstroke99

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I have a Fox Pro Fury that I purchased about 7 years ago or so. I did not use it much at all until last year. Since then, I use it quite frequently and I have been having problems with it not responding to the remote. It seems to function fine when the batteries are freshly charged, but after an hour or so of use, it does not like to respond to the mute command and quite frequently stops responding all together, and just continues to play the current sound. Last night, I was changing the volume and the sound stopped altogether. I kept pressing the volume, mute and reselecting the sound and it finally starting playing the previously selected sound again, but then it stopped responding again.

Fox Pro has been great, and I sent the caller back to them 3 times last year. They replaced several things in the remote and the caller itself. But it seems like I keep having the same problem. I don't have a problem paying for shipping/insurance when they are willing provide parts and labor for free, but I wish I could just get the thing fixed. I have thought about upgrading, but I can't sell this caller in good faith when it has issues.

I replaced the batteries with Fox Pro batteries last spring. After a full charge, each one tested at 1.34 volts. Last night, after the caller started having problems after about 1.5 hrs of use, I tested the batteries and they showed 1.26 volts. All of them were the same. BTW, the temperature has been in the upper 40's to 50's when I was calling, so the conditions are not harsh. The caller is only placed 40-50 yards away and the remote batteries are new as well.

Is it unrealistic to expect more usage time on a recharge? I can't figure out why it seems fine after a recharge and is so sensitive to voltage drop. Or, I wonder if something is overheating internally?

Again, I am not complaining about Fox Pro at all. I just don't want to send it back again if there is something I am not doing correctly on my end.

Any help would be appreciated--

Thanks, PS99

 
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I believe that slight drop in voltage is pretty much normal. It doesn't explain why you are having trouble with the response. Are you holding the remote vertically? Are you making a definite click when you push a button? Do you have the ecaller elevated? All of these things can affect your performance?
 
Originally Posted By: possumalI believe that slight drop in voltage is pretty much normal. It doesn't explain why you are having trouble with the response. Are you holding the remote vertically? Are you making a definite click when you push a button? Do you have the ecaller elevated? All of these things can affect your performance?

Yes, I am holding the remote vertically so the caller is in the signal lobe vs the dead spot. The caller is slightly elevated-- on top of my gear bag usually. I always have clear line of sight to the caller and I am in TX (so it's really flat).

I also expect a slight drop in voltage with usage, but it's hard to believe that less than 1/10 of a volt drop would affect the caller. I was hoping that I had a bad battery, and have checked them several times and they always give me the same voltage readings.
 
I had a similar problem with my fury the other day. I had just charged a set of batteries and put them into the caller, and at the 12 min mark the caller sounded raspy, telling me that is was low on power. Then just as a coyote was heading my way the caller just quit. The coyote lost interest or got on the downwind side and I never saw it again. Frustrated I retrieved the caller, and went to the truck to get a different battery pack . when I removed the batt cover I looked at the front of the caller the led lights were off, but before I switched the battery holders I spun the batteries in the holder, and the fury came alive again. So my thoughts are that you may have a faulty batt holder like I did. I tossed it, and put a new one in and it has been good ever since. I did the same as you however thinking it was a bad battery in the group. Maybe that will help? Good luck.

ETA I have a FoxPro battery pack coming this Friday. I cant wait. For 90 sum bucks I think it will help a lot.
 
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It is a good idea to make sure you have good connectivity. Radio Shack sells some spray that helps to promote good connectivity.
 
I will stop by Radio Shack and pick up another battery pack (available off the shelf) and some of that connectivity spray. I looked everything over tonight and didn't find any loose connections, but I will give the above a try and see what happens.

Thanks
 
I have tried aa Non rechargeables "Alkaline" and they lasted 1 hour and 20 mins. Now I rarely sit on a stand that long. I have not done the same comparison with the rechargeable Batteries. But in My estimation they last longer. I also got my Gel Battery today from FoxPro. I can't wait to see how the hours improve.
 
I will try to follow this to see how you make out. My Fury is 4 years old and has been used a lot. I have the Foxpro rechargeable batteries in the caller. I recharge every time. Remote just uses standard heavy duty Everready or Duracell batteries which last all season.

On a rare ocassion when I had trouble it was below 20* and shutting call & controller off took care of the problem & I always slide remote inside of coat when moving & have set caller on dash to warm up if bitter cold. My normal range is 80 yards with call hanging from 3' tripod.

I don't believe I have had issues like you are. I will say I love the Foxpro.

All the best to you !
 
Originally Posted By: Yote Yoda USMCAny updates Powerstroke99?

I picked up the new battery pack and lubricant spray today. I have the caller charging right now. Hopefully I can get out the next couple nights to test it out. Depends on the weather though. It's been really foggy every night for the last couple nights.

Do you guys charge your batterys in the caller, or remove them and charge them in a separate charger?

Also, how many hours of run time do you get on a fresh charge running at high volume?
 
I think my fury is about the same age as yours. I have been running the energizer rechargeable batteries that are 25-2700. I can charge them and most of my stands are 20-35min long and usually make 3-4 stands a day before the wind picks up and call for 2-3 days a weekend. The batteries will last me a couple of weekends if not more. It also varies on how cold it is up here. When it is 10*to-10* the batteries will get me a couple of days when it is warmer then it will last a day or 2 longer.
 
I never charge my batteries in the caller. I would rather short out a charger and or batteries than to short out a caller and have to send it back it. Plus my brother was charging his and forgot to remove the battery cover and it melted the battery cover on his call.
 
Originally Posted By: deaddogwalkinI never charge my batteries in the caller. I would rather short out a charger and or batteries than to short out a caller and have to send it back it. Plus my brother was charging his and forgot to remove the battery cover and it melted the battery cover on his call.



That happened to me melted my battery cover on a Fx5 almost shaaat myself I now pull them out and charge..
 
No doubt about it, taking them out to charge them is the safe way. The models that have a charger that plugs into a receptacle on the ecaller are pretty safe though as they are real slow charging units and have automatic safety cut offs if excess heat shows up.
 
I used to charge my FX5 with the wall charger and never had a problem. When I upgraded to the Fury I got no wall charger with it. I guess that I would rather burn up a 19.99 charger than a $500.00 caller.. lol
 
Did not recommend removing from caller. Have always charged mine in the caller. Charge mine every time I get back & can call all night, 10- 12 sets 1/2 hour each guessing , no issues.
 
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