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Hummingbird Upgrade #14120708 09/06/21 02:05 PM
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am running HB 999 ( consol) HB 798 ( front) --Minn Kota Terrova 80 w/I-pilot----want to upgrade to HB Helix 12 ( console) HB Helix 10 or 12 ( on front)-----HB told me these are compatible/will work
QUESTION----do I have to rewire or make changes????

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Re: Hummingbird Upgrade [Re: dudley44] #14120801 09/06/21 03:38 PM
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Everything is the same except transducers, you will have to replace them. You will need an Ethernet adapter cable for reach helix due to the helix units using a quick release cable tray

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Re: Hummingbird Upgrade [Re: 44 Diesel] #14120808 09/06/21 03:48 PM
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Hummingbird said MK Terrova would link with upgrade or do I attach different transducer to trolling motor???--- need new transducer in back ( console)???

Re: Hummingbird Upgrade [Re: dudley44] #14120809 09/06/21 03:51 PM
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Are you referring to I pilot link upgrade kit? The 798 and 999 will use the same power and Ethernet cables, only the mega transducer is different

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I already have I-pilot so wiring is the same??? add Mega transducer??

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Re: Hummingbird Upgrade [Re: dudley44] #14121031 09/06/21 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dudley44
I already have I-pilot so wiring is the same??? add Mega transducer??

yes, yes


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Originally Posted by David Burton
Originally Posted by dudley44
I already have I-pilot so wiring is the same??? add Mega transducer??

yes, yes


I pilot and I pilot link are different. Link has an ethernet cable to connect to the ethernet box.

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Originally Posted by KYBluefan
Originally Posted by David Burton
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I already have I-pilot so wiring is the same??? add Mega transducer??

yes, yes


I pilot and I pilot link are different. Link has an ethernet cable to connect to the ethernet box.

He's replacing a Humminbird with another Humminbird. He has all the wiring he'll need if he is just replacing head units and adding a Mega Transducer.


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Originally Posted by David Burton
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I already have I-pilot so wiring is the same??? add Mega transducer??

yes, yes


I pilot and I pilot link are different. Link has an ethernet cable to connect to the ethernet box.

He's replacing a Humminbird with another Humminbird. He has all the wiring he'll need if he is just replacing head units and adding a Mega Transducer.



He only says he has Ipilot already. Doesn't mention link. Link has the ability to communicate with the Helix for contour following among other things. There is an upgrade kit for the Terrova to bring it up to Link. He mentions "Hummingbird said MK Terrova would link with upgrade". I'm assuming his terrova is strictly Ipilot. The transducer connection has nothing to do with link.

Here is a link for one upgrade kit. Depends on how old his terrova is.

https://northlandmarine.com/products/minn-kota-terrova-ultrex-bt-ipilot-link-upgrade-kit-fw-2774153

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