MK Co-Pilot ?

[PAkev]

Went to Cabelas today and bought a MK co-pilot for my Riptide Power Drive. Luckily enough I had a Gift certificate and coupon which helped sponge some of the expense.<br /><br />Anyhow, on my way home I was thinking of all the fun the Co-Pilot addition would provide me until I started pondering "WHAT IF" someone was fishing next to me with their Co Pilot and we began to get our signals crossed? My question is actually two parts: 1. Are there more than one signal frequency (or whatever you call it) MK uses in their co-pilots ? 2. How far away is the signal between the transmitter and receiver effective ?<br /><br />Helpful thoughts appreciated!<br />Kevin

 

[imported_Warren]

Re: MK Co-Pilot ?

Kevin.....I believe there are several different channels that they run on....<br /><br /> A couple of my buddy's have them and there specialty is too pull up to your boat...Kick theres off and hang out with you....<br /><br /> When there ready to go they drive there boats back to pick them up.....lol.....Very cool feature....Just wish they were a little cheaper so I could afford one........

 

[imported_JD__]

Re: MK Co-Pilot ?

PAkev,<br />I have an AP-65 almost 3 years old and I'm speaking from "old" experience. Maybe they've changed a few things? Each remote has to be set up specific to your unit. There is a "learn" sequence as MK calls it. While holding one or two of the buttons on each remote, you press a button on the co-pilot receiver until you hear a beep. You can use up to 10 remotes with your Co-Pilot. I've never actually tried to see how far away it will work but probably as far away as your auto's key-less remote. <br />Have you read your owners manual? <br />I've fished beside at least one other boater that was using the Co-Pilot, no interference.