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Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo #11407829 02/11/16 06:38 PM
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I'm looking pretty serious at buying the Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo and was wanting to see if anyone has one of these units and the good and bad about them. Thanks


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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11408023 02/11/16 08:21 PM
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I'm having transducer troubles but once I get new HD ducer I'll probally like it. Mapping is slow to load- even when switch screen views then back to map- and no memory card slot- just one for LakeMaster Micro

You can see it looses depth /bottom in video and see how slow mapping comes up. With My 859 I had mapping would be instant when switching views.




I'd definately do the HD ducer upgrade.

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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11408032 02/11/16 08:26 PM
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BrianTx01 just got the Helix 9 but hasn't been out with it.


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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: BigPoppa007] #11408435 02/11/16 11:46 PM
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Is the KVD version anything special or does it just have red buttons

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Looks and 3 Lures and preset menu items I think- I found better price on it online than regular one

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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11408727 02/12/16 01:53 AM
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I've seen it on ebay for $648.00 and free shipping. Seems like a pretty nice unit.


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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11409303 02/12/16 12:26 PM
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I put this Helix 12 on my boat and love it.

Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11409305 02/12/16 12:27 PM
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Man, that is REALLY, REALLY nice !!!
Congratulations....good choice

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Re: Helix 7 KVD SI/DI Combo [Re: rdmac] #11409399 02/12/16 01:35 PM
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I think the Helix is supposed to have a faster processor than the legacy numbered units...so I am not sure why your mapping is slow.


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Big Poppa, check out Wayne P.'s solution posted on 12/21 in the Equipment forum. It worked for me and is still working. The pins in your power cable may not be making a good connection. Easy fix if it works. Some type of power problem id likely.

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I need to see if there is software update? Only has only micro slot so it does everything? Pull mapping card and pop in memory card.?.


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