MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
Had the same problem and Chris (from Marcum) sent me a new unit and told me to return the defective one. The new one works great.
You all read the manual right? Push the Range button once and it will flash then the up or down button to adjust. And to turn it on you need to hold it down about 3 seconds to get it to turn on. I own 2 of these and couldn't be happier.
I have had the opportunity of owning 3 different Ice Troller units, each one has has button failure. One had to be serviced twice. The other units was sold off and or returned.When it works it works. When it doesn't you just want to smash it to bits. Will not buy another again.
No one was calling you an idiot, there are times you don't get a Manual with these things. Like my Second one came with out. Just contact Marcum they will make it good.
It's amazing how one issue can determine that all items are "junk". Call Marcum and speak with Mike or Chris with a reasonable attitude and I can guarantee they'll take care of you ASAP.
Send it back and get a vexliar.
I have a humminbird ice 35. I wanted to get the Marcum depth finder ( witch work really good) They are the same price I can get the Ice troller for and Use the ice troller for run and gun. Plus it's supposed to mark bottom through the ice like the Marcum depth sonar. Should have just bought the depth sonar.