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 Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 07:24 PM
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Ltcm09
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Whats sounds like a better buy waiting till September 1 for the Helix 7 or getting the 899 right now?
Can someone explain the difference in the two units?
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 07:53 PM
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timbertoes
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Here is a comparison on the supported/not supported (differences).
copy and paste from excel...
Helix (left info) 899 (right info)
Display Colors Grayscale: 256 65000
Depth Capability: 100 150
# Card Slots: 1 2
Navionics Platinum+ No yes
Navioncs Gold/Hot maps optional Optional
Platinum Capable: No Optional
C-Map 4D: No no
360 Imaging No Optional
i-Pilot Link No Optional
HD Radar No Optional
NMEA 2000 No Optional
5 Port Expansion Module No Optional
WeatherSense: No
Heading Sensor GPS: No
External GPS Receiver: No Optional
AS Interlink: No
AIS Compatability: No
View Preset Keys: No included
Temperature Graph: No included
Temperature Alarm included included
Last edited by timbertoes; 07/11/15 07:54 PM.
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
[Re: Ltcm09]
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07/11/15 07:55 PM
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timbertoes
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depth capability is the SI
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 07:59 PM
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Wayne P.
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Main difference is the Helix series units are stand-alone only, and the 800 series can be linked to another unit to share data and accessories.
The Helix 7 SI GPS would be the equivalent of the 899ci HD SI Combo as far as sonar functions.
$300 MSRP price difference.
Last edited by Wayne P.; 07/11/15 08:03 PM.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3,
Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 08:07 PM
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timbertoes
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and I pilot contour following for the 899 Spot anchor OK on Helix is what I was told. concur or no ? ( have an 899 on the way) 
Last edited by timbertoes; 07/11/15 08:07 PM.
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 08:23 PM
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Ltcm09
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Yeah im thinking about getting the 899 let me know how you like it.
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
[Re: timbertoes]
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07/11/15 08:47 PM
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Wayne P.
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and I pilot contour following for the 899 Spot anchor OK on Helix is what I was told. concur or no ? ( have an 899 on the way) The Helix is a standalone unit that can't be linked, so there is no way to connect it to an iPilot motor. You don't even need a sonar unit for an iPilot motor, it has its own GPS system that does Spot Lock.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3,
Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Humminbird Helix 7 vs 899
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07/11/15 08:49 PM
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timbertoes
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Ok, now that is how I remember it.
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