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Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI
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03/28/18 01:55 AM
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cpg0030
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Looking to purchase a new fish finder and choosing between Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 Mega SI. What are your thoughts? Thanks
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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI
[Re: cpg0030]
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03/28/18 06:16 PM
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Capt Craig
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The MEGA features is the best on the market. HB's customer service is second to none. The HB is easier to set and use and features 3 presets buttons that Garmin does not. Garmin pirated SI and DI from Lowrance, Lowrance stole it from HB.
Garmin uses 55/70/200kHz which are a bit unusual. HB uses the industry standard 63/200 kHz.
I have used and taught both. Users seem to prefer HB, so do I.
Capt. Craig Copeland Licensed by the US Coast Guard
2019 Nautic Star 215 XTS Shallow Bay Boat Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N Nautic Star Boats Pro Staff (nauticstarboats.com) Redneck Fish'n Jigs Pro Staff (redneckfishn.com)
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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI
[Re: Capt Craig]
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03/30/18 09:56 PM
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Skeeterbrain
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HB uses the industry standard 63/200 kHz.
Actually 83/200 kHz is the normal fresh water standard.
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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI
[Re: cpg0030]
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03/31/18 01:04 AM
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Capt Craig
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Sorry I had a typo. It is 83/200.
Capt. Craig Copeland Licensed by the US Coast Guard
2019 Nautic Star 215 XTS Shallow Bay Boat Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N Nautic Star Boats Pro Staff (nauticstarboats.com) Redneck Fish'n Jigs Pro Staff (redneckfishn.com)
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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI
[Re: cpg0030]
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03/31/18 04:47 AM
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Bobby Milam
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Never used a Garmin but the Helix is very nice. Can't go wrong with it.
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