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 HDS 12 Gen3 Upgrade
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10/22/19 01:08 PM
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ssmith17
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Hey guys, any help would be appreciated.
I have an HDS 9 GEN3 that I bought about a year ago and had to buy the transducer that goes with it to do side imagining and down imaging.
I am wanting to upgrade to the HDS 12 and put my HDS 9 up front. Can the 12 use the same transducer? Mine is mounted on the outside of the boat.
Also, my 2009 Skeeter does not have the NMEA black box. Do I need one for the 12 to work as good as possible?
Lastly, considering the HDS 12 and a Carbon, and not sure what the main difference is. Looking at buying a used one on TFF.
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Re: HDS 12 Gen3 Upgrade
[Re: ssmith17]
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10/22/19 01:28 PM
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T Bird
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Same transducer compatibility. NEMA not necessary unless you want to add additional features like Point 1 antenna, engine instrument display, Sonic Hub for music etc.
I would link the 2 units together with a Ethernet cable so you can share GPS way points between the two.
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Re: HDS 12 Gen3 Upgrade
[Re: T Bird]
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10/23/19 06:48 PM
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ssmith17
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Thank you T Bird. That is exactly what I am going do. Buy an Ethernet cable and link them together. I appreciate the response.
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Re: HDS 12 Gen3 Upgrade
[Re: ssmith17]
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11/04/19 10:20 PM
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Larry Mosby
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Yes you can use the same transducer but I would suggest mounting a total scan transducer on your trolling motor for your 9 up front.
Larry Mosby
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