I just bought a Hds 7 Gen 2 touch and I can not seem to get the same answer twice about networking. All I am trying to do is make it to where I can mark and share waypoints with the front unit. Can I do that with any Lowrance unit with gps and a network port on it? Bass Pro said I can only network with other HDS units and I really dont want to spend another grand on a front graph.
Posted By: Dr. Drop
Re: Networking electronics - 05/25/15 03:18 AM
You did not say what unit you have on the front?
I networked my HDS with a older lcx 20.
Just go in the menus of both units and check "share waypoints".
It came with an old LCX 15 that is just black and white. I was trying to determine which unit to buy that will network with the new HDS
Posted By: Dr. Drop
Re: Networking electronics - 05/25/15 04:59 AM
Yeah, As long as its got the NHEA 2000 network port it will work.
Does not have to be a HDS.
One of the Elite series units with GPS would work for you.
Yeah that is exactly what i was hoping for...I don't really care about side imaging up front so an elite 7 would work perfect.
Thanks
Posted By: Dr. Drop
Re: Networking electronics - 05/25/15 05:26 AM
You know your going to have to buy the NHEA 2000 starter kit and the other connectors to make up your network circuit.
Don't know if you looking for a new unit but I just ordered a new HDS 9 Touch Friday.
Tackle Warehouse has a Memorial Day 15% off sale going on.
Yes I knew about the network kit.
Thanks for the tip on tackle warehouse