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 Re: Humminbird
[Re: ScottCook]
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04/23/19 01:44 AM
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Wayne P.
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Thank you, 44Diesel and Saltydawg88, I think I'll move it and see what happens next. I have the same issue. Where the red square is the ducer would hit the cross member on the trailer.Could move boat back on the trailer. But what would that do to trailer weight or tung weight? Would it be good for the transom to hang over the trailer bunk boards? Wouldn't hit the cross member, the bunks are higher than that and the cross member is not that close to the boat when loading or unloading; the boat floats above it. Leave it where it is and install a shoot-thru 2D transducer for 2D sonar/Depth. That is the proper installation for that hull.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: Wayne P.]
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04/23/19 03:06 PM
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back water
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Thanks Wayne Which ducer, do I need a transfer switch?
Last edited by back water; 04/23/19 03:06 PM.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: back water]
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04/25/19 02:24 AM
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44 Diesel
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Thanks Wayne Which ducer, do I need a transfer switch? What unit do you have?
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: back water]
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04/25/19 08:06 PM
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Thanks Wayne Which ducer, do I need a transfer switch? What unit do you have? No need for a switch , just a y cable. The 2d ducer will connect to one end and the si/di ducer will connect to the other end. The head unit will process both ducers as one ducer. 2d will only and always come from the 2d ducer and temp and si/ di will come from the 2d ducer. The y cable is pinned out so the 2d element in the si ducer is disabled. Gonna want to test the shoot them ducer before install by placing the dicer in the area you want to mount it and submerge the ducer under some water, usually just add some water to the bilge area. Put something heavy on the super to keep it in place and drive around and move the ducer till you find the sweet spot. https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors....-hull-singledualbeam-transducer?id=18691
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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04/25/19 09:53 PM
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Wayne P.
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No need for the T model transducer. The Y cable does not have a circuit for it on the Dual Beam side of the Y.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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05/28/19 07:36 PM
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Can I change the color of my waypoints all at once,...or do they need to be done one at a time, I have a Helix 7 , jim
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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06/28/19 03:44 PM
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Wayne P.
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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
[Re: Wayne P.]
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07/01/19 06:30 AM
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doctorxring
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i Just dont tell me Ill have to upgrade my Helix MEGA Gen 2 to a Gen3 to use this new 360 unit. .
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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07/01/19 10:36 PM
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Wayne P.
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MEGA 360 Informat[size:17pt][/size]ion:
MEGA 360 Compatibility:
Direct Connect MEGA 360 Sonar Transducer:
SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
(Note that due to a hardware limitation in the SOLIX G1 and HELIX G2N, MEGA 360 cannot directly connect and be controlled by these models)
Indirectly via an Ethernet subscription to a SOLIX G2 or HELIX G3N model:
All SOLIX G2
All SOLIX G1
All HELIX G3N
All HELIX G2N
FAQ:
How does the MEGA 360 connect?
The new MEGA 360 connects the same way that a conventional 2D, DI, or SI transducer connects.
The MEGA 360 can be connected directly alongside a second transducer with a transducer splitter cable. For HELIX units use: 9 M360 2DDI Y (720107-1). For SOLIX units use: 14 M360 2DDI Y (720108-1).
If the MEGA 360 is connected in addition to another transducer, sonar options will be 2D, DI, 360, and SI from the MEGA 360. Stand-alone SI will not be an option while the MEGA 360 is connected
Can I connect other transducers at the same time as the MEGA 360?
Yes
HW, HW/MEGA DI+, HW/MEGA DI+/MEGA SI+ imaging transducers can be connected in conjunction with the MEGA 360. Built-In MEGA DI+ from a Minn Kota trolling motor can also be connected at the same time as a MEGA 360.
A transducer splitter cable is needed to do this. Use a 9 M360 2DDI Y (HELIX) (720107-1) or a 14 M360 2DDI Y (SOLIX) (720108-1) accessory cable.
If an MEGA SI+ transducer is connected with one of these y-cables, the Humminbird will not be able to get SI data from the MEGA SI+ transducer only HW and MEGA DI+ will be available. However, the user can get MEGA SI data from the MEGA 360.
US2 Minn Kota transducers and Humminbird transducers that are 83/200 or 50/200 cannot be connected at the same time via Y cable with a MEGA 360.
Airmar High-Wide transducers can be connected at the same time as a MEGA 360, but Low, Medium, High, and 50/200 kHz Airmar transducers cannot be connected at the same time.
What is the MEGA 360 wet switch used for?
The MEGA 360 wet switch automatically stops MEGA 360 pinging/rotation while the transducer is out of the water, in order to prevent wear and tear.
The MEGA 360 and Humminbird unit remember if the user had pinging turned on or off, and when the MEGA 360 is put back into the water, it will resume the users selected previous operation mode.
What other frequencies does the MEGA 360 support besides MEGA?
The MEGA 360 can ping at MEGA and 455 kHz frequencies.
How can I use the MEGA 360 to mark waypoints and spot-lock points?
The MEGA 360 can be used to create waypoints and spot-locks.
In order to do this a Humminbird AS GPS HS (408400-1) or Minn Kota i-Pilot Link BT Heading Sensor must be on the network.
In order to use Minn Kota i-Pilot Link BT Heading Sensor data:
SOLIX must be running software version 3.400 or later
HELIX must be running software version 1.940 or later
i-Pilot Link must be running software version 1.270 or later | i-Pilot Link remote version 2.010 or later
How is the MEGA 360 powered?
The MEGA 360 is powered by a separate power cable that connects to a 12 volt power source.
Is the MEGA 360 easy to install and remove?
The MEGA 360 has connectors and a mounting bracket that are designed to be installed or removed in 1-2 minutes.
What trolling motors is the MEGA 360 compatible with?
The MEGA 360 is compatible with 45 and 54 shaft-length Minn Kota Ultrex, Fortrex, and Maxxum trolling motors.
Is there a transom mount version of the MEGA 360?
No
Can the MEGA 360 be shared between the HELIX and SOLIX over Ethernet?
No.
If the MEGA 360 is connected to a SOLIX it can only be shared over Ethernet to other SOLIX units.
If the MEGA 360 is connected to a HELIX it can only be shared over Ethernet to other HELIX units.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: Wayne P.]
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07/02/19 06:41 PM
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doctorxring
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Stand-alone SI will not be an option while the MEGA 360 is connected
Very interesting. Well, this reduces my lust for the 360 MEGA in respect to the way I use 360 sonar. I use SI to find
bluegill beds, drop the iPilot Spot Lock, and then switch the screen to 360 view to position the boat on the bed and
direct my casting, etc.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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07/16/19 12:44 AM
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OK Wayne, so I bought a used Helix 12 with only 5 hours on it. Unfortunately I'm not smart enough to have asked the question if it had side or down scan on it. Because it said Mega and Chirp I thought I had gotten a good deal on an almost new unit. So now I've mounted it and called Humminbird to find out why there's no side or down scan. Gave them the serial number and it's a Gen 1. Great 2 d view, but not what I was really looking for. What now? Can it be upgraded to add those features or do I have to sell it and buy a newer one. I don't need all the technical stuff and don't care if it's touch screen. Just want the down and side scan. If this one can't be upgraded, which unit will give me both of those features for the best price out there? Thank you!!
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: fivebites]
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07/16/19 12:08 PM
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Wayne P.
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OK Wayne, so I bought a used Helix 12 with only 5 hours on it. Unfortunately I'm not smart enough to have asked the question if it had side or down scan on it. Because it said Mega and Chirp I thought I had gotten a good deal on an almost new unit. So now I've mounted it and called Humminbird to find out why there's no side or down scan. Gave them the serial number and it's a Gen 1. Great 2 d view, but not what I was really looking for. What now? Can it be upgraded to add those features or do I have to sell it and buy a newer one. I don't need all the technical stuff and don't care if it's touch screen. Just want the down and side scan. If this one can't be upgraded, which unit will give me both of those features for the best price out there? Thank you!! No you cannot "upgrade" a first generation unit to a second generation unit. No you cannot add Side Imaging and Down Imaging to a 2D-only model. The only thing you got that was mentioned is CHIRP 2D sonar. MEGA is the 1200 kHz frequency used with Side Imaging and Down Imaging, no first generation Helix units have that.
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: jsplinter]
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07/16/19 05:16 PM
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Basic question. Are the casting circles in diameter or radius in feet? So if I set a 50 ft. casting circle, is the whole circle 50 feet across, or am I 50 feet from the waypoint on the edge of the circle?
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Re: Humminbird
[Re: Resh]
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07/16/19 05:43 PM
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Wayne P.
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[b] Basic question. Are the casting circles in diameter or radius in feet? So if I set a 50 ft. casting circle, is the whole circle 50 feet across, or am I 50 feet from the waypoint on the edge of the circle?
If you have the unit set up for feet the setting is feet. The setting is the radius, 50' would be a 100' circle.
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