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 Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/19/18 06:54 PM
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Hogdaddy
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I am in the process of purchasing a Helix 9 mega chirp DI G2N and a Helix 7 chirp DI G2N for the bow. I think these two units can be linked but I'm unsure of what cable or cables to also order. Thanks in advance....
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/19/18 08:54 PM
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Thanks 44, don't I need some type of "Y" connector?
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/19/18 09:28 PM
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Depends on if you are gonna use a separate transducer for 2d readings then yes but Humminbird does not recommend using the "y" cable with DI units. For the bow unit you will want to contact Humminbird c/s and swap out transducers for the trolling motor version if you want to mount a transducer to it. Just be sure to not open the transducer or the hardware bag it comes in
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/20/18 01:53 AM
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Hogdaddy
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Thanks again..........I'm jumping ship from using Lowrance for years
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/20/18 04:57 PM
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Hogdaddy
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Has anyone used the new HB lake map chip and if so, how do they compare with others??
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/20/18 07:58 PM
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44 Diesel
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/20/18 09:01 PM
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The smartstrike has the same mapping detail and features as the other map cards. It does not however have the satellite overlay like the lake master plus. It is good for fishing new lakes. But the lake detail is the same as the other lakemaster map cards but it only has the HD lakes on it. Lakemaster has not done much mapping here in Texas. Their Texas lakes are mapped by a third party. I use both navionics and lakemaster due to the fact that navionics has better detail on some lakes than lakemaster and lakemaster has better on other lakes.
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/22/18 02:34 PM
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The smartstrike has the same mapping detail and features as the other map cards. It does not however have the satellite overlay like the lake master plus. It is good for fishing new lakes. But the lake detail is the same as the other lakemaster map cards but it only has the HD lakes on it. Lakemaster has not done much mapping here in Texas. Their Texas lakes are mapped by a third party. I use both navionics and lakemaster due to the fact that navionics has better detail on some lakes than lakemaster and lakemaster has better on other lakes. ^^This^^ Both are great tools, which is why it is important to check out the available mapping for the lakes you fish most and see which one offers the most detail and accuracy. Both have pros and cons and one may outshine the other on a certain lake or areas. My advice would be to look at the Navionics webapp and see the latest and greatest from them for free before making a purchase, as well as doing the same with LakeMaster. https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/24/18 05:11 PM
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Hogdaddy
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Can an XM-9-MDI-T transducer be epoxied on the inside of the hull?
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/24/18 06:37 PM
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Wayne P.
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Can an XM-9-MDI-T transducer be epoxied on the inside of the hull? A Humminbird DI transducer used to be shoot-thru compatible several years ago, but that is no longer recommended. The high frequencies don't shoot-thru very well and that is before the MEGA frequency.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 10 G3, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N,
Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL , MEGA LIVE 2, Xplore 10
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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Thanks Wayne, could I use one of the Transducer shields and mount to an 8" Slidemaster or would that not work on plane?
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/26/18 08:31 PM
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I have a Helix 9 G1 on the console. I want to upgrade my bow to hummingbird with DI and GPS. Networking nice but not have to, what unit would be best value best performance? Thanks for opinions.
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Re: Humminbird SONAR
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01/26/18 10:12 PM
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Wayne P.
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Thanks Wayne, could I use one of the Transducer shields and mount to an 8" Slidemaster or would that not work on plane? Unless you have a very long jackplate that reaches close to the bottom of the hull, the transducer won't have water contact when on plane.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 10 G3, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N,
Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL , MEGA LIVE 2, Xplore 10
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