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Helix 10 vs Helix 12 #11949991 11/24/16 11:12 PM
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Looking at getting a Helix. Found the Helix 10 SI for 1499.00 and the Helix 12 for 2299.00. Is there something more than the extra 2 inches of screen you get for the $800.00 difference.
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Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: SweetRay] #11950042 11/24/16 11:48 PM
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HUMMINBIRD HELIX 12 CHIRP SI/GPS KVD COMBO $1,690.00 http://bbgmarine.com/humminbird-helix-12-chirp-sigps-kvd-combo-p-14920.html

Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: SweetRay] #11950100 11/25/16 12:10 AM
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Thank you Scott. Now I know where to buy it. Is there any difference other than the screen size?


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Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: SweetRay] #11950136 11/25/16 12:25 AM
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The 12 has CHIRP, I don't know all the differences other than that and the price. Give them a call and see or someone here may step up and offer. I do know if I had any sense I'd have bought the 12 instead of the 10 when I bought a month ago. Don't forget a Y cable and the mount. If your running a lowrance now, get the lowrance to humminbird sonar adapter for your 2D shoot through.

Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: SweetRay] #11950220 11/25/16 01:01 AM
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Universal Mania has the Helix 12 CHIRP SI for $1669. It's the KVD version which is functionally the same as the standard, but is cosmetically different externally. I think the KVD is beTheir website shows they have 99 in stock, so if you as them about the sale price they ran a couple of weeks ago, they might sell it for that. At any rate, that price with no tax and free shipping makes it a no-brainer over the Helix 10. I just got one from them and am showing considerable restraint on buying a second one and selling the 1199 so I would have two CHIRP units that could share transducer data.


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Thank you Scott and Bob


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Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: SweetRay] #11950458 11/25/16 03:21 AM
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The screen size to me is pretty significant. The 12 has chirp as has been mentioned and also comes with autochart live which I don't believe the 10 does. For $200 more at universal mania it is worth it.

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I agree. If you are already willing to spend $1500 go the extra $200 and get the 12" with CHIRP. Screen size is another one of those areas where bigger is better, size matters, etc.


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Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: Bobby Milam] #11950968 11/25/16 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: Bobby Milam
The screen size to me is pretty significant. The 12 has chirp as has been mentioned and also comes with autochart live which I don't believe the 10 does. For $200 more at universal mania it is worth it.


All the Helix 9, 10, and 12 series have Auto Chart Live.

The new G2 Helix 5 and 7 GPS model series have it also.


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Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Are the current Helix Chip units going to be upgradable to mega-Imaging via a software upgrade or is it exclusive to the G2N models?


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Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: Bob Landry] #11951132 11/25/16 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted By: Bob Landry
Are the current Helix Chip units going to be upgradable to mega-Imaging via a software upgrade or is it exclusive to the G2N models?


Do not know, but would guess not. The MEGA SI transducer has a dedicated DI crystal like the ONIX SI transducer has.


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
Re: Helix 10 vs Helix 12 [Re: Bob Landry] #11951616 11/26/16 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted By: Bob Landry
Are the current Helix Chip units going to be upgradable to mega-Imaging via a software upgrade or is it exclusive to the G2N models?


No, it is a hardware change not a software update. To get the Mega images you will need to purchase the G2N unit/s. DI now carries it's own dedicated crystal like in the Onix on the Mega units.


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