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Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI #12692345 03/28/18 01:55 AM
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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

Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI [Re: cpg0030] #12693255 03/28/18 06:16 PM
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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.


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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI [Re: Capt Craig] #12696510 03/30/18 09:56 PM
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HB uses the industry standard 63/200 kHz.

Actually 83/200 kHz is the normal fresh water standard.

Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI [Re: cpg0030] #12696746 03/31/18 01:04 AM
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Sorry I had a typo. It is 83/200.


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Re: Garmin EchoMAP 93SV CHIRP Fishfinder- Opinion Vs. Helix 9 SI [Re: cpg0030] #12696947 03/31/18 04:47 AM
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Never used a Garmin but the Helix is very nice. Can't go wrong with it.

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