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 side imaging protocol
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08/18/22 06:06 PM
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gborg
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Suggestions are needed in order to upgrade from Lowrance HDS 8 gen 2. Eyes are not getting better and I feel current unit is antiquated !!
I haven't looked as the reality is from anglers .
Any and all recommendations are appreciated !
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 Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
#14452668
08/18/22 06:58 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,615
Bassthumb: Phill's Guide Svc
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I’m really happy with the new Garmin stuff. Their side imaging is great. Their 2D is better than bird or lowrance in my opinion. I have a 126sv. Not to mention it’s livescope compatible. Here come the Garmin haters …
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/18/22 09:11 PM
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Posts: 1,788
prosise
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/18/22 11:10 PM
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Posts: 919
Ed-n-eddy
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1987 Whaler Super Sport 17, Yamaha 90
1981 Whaler Sport 13, Johnson 50
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/18/22 11:47 PM
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Posts: 44,501
butch sanders
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/19/22 11:30 AM
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gborg
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Excellent , Helix 12 . The unit appears to be user friendly , and the support is realistic.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/19/22 12:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,173
RoadRunnerTR21
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Helix is a great unit. I have used the 9, 12 and 15.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/19/22 02:57 PM
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SeaPro-Todd
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Greg, SI cuts my hunt time down big time for me and puts more fish in the boat cuz I can tell my guests where to cast. IMO Helix or Solix got the best SI right now. Mine is 3 yrs old and the price is still the same. That tells ya something. Our eyes are not getting any sharper so go big. Lol
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/19/22 07:24 PM
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learnin to fish
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I have a Lowrance HDS live and love the active image and the maps etc. I am not impressed with the side image. Can I run two transducers side by side if I add a HB unit to my boat in addition to my Lowrance?
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: SeaPro-Todd]
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08/20/22 11:44 AM
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gborg
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Greg, SI cuts my hunt time down big time for me and puts more fish in the boat cuz I can tell my guests where to cast. IMO Helix or Solix got the best SI right now. Mine is 3 yrs old and the price is still the same. That tells ya something. Our eyes are not getting any sharper so go big. Lol Thanks Todd, my Lowrance has side imaging and downs scan however, no where the Dept and quality of the hummer . Would like to know difference between solid and helix.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/20/22 02:34 PM
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SeaPro-Todd
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Solix is touch screen and helix is pressing buttons. IT for old dummies like me 
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
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08/20/22 11:15 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
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44 Diesel
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Greg, SI cuts my hunt time down big time for me and puts more fish in the boat cuz I can tell my guests where to cast. IMO Helix or Solix got the best SI right now. Mine is 3 yrs old and the price is still the same. That tells ya something. Our eyes are not getting any sharper so go big. Lol Thanks Todd, my Lowrance has side imaging and downs scan however, no where the Dept and quality of the hummer . Would like to know difference between solid and helix. Quite a bit. Other than touch screen the solix has a more complex menu and more customizable acreens. Solix units are power hungry and can get a little moody with voltage drops.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: 44 Diesel]
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08/21/22 12:43 AM
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Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,429
TCK73
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Greg, SI cuts my hunt time down big time for me and puts more fish in the boat cuz I can tell my guests where to cast. IMO Helix or Solix got the best SI right now. Mine is 3 yrs old and the price is still the same. That tells ya something. Our eyes are not getting any sharper so go big. Lol Thanks Todd, my Lowrance has side imaging and downs scan however, no where the Dept and quality of the hummer . Would like to know difference between solid and helix. Quite a bit. Other than touch screen the solix has a more complex menu and more customizable acreens. Solix units are power hungry and can get a little moody with voltage drops. My Onix is power hungry as well. Im about to get a Garmin I think, I want to try out that Livescope.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: TCK73]
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08/21/22 02:23 AM
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Joined: Mar 2007
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chrisc/striper express guide service
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Used only a flasher forever and scoffed at fancy units, Eight years ago got side imaging and now I regret not converting earlier side imaging is wonderful when you learn to really use it and read it it will become your favorite thing.
All units are great these days but I do like my solix.
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Re: side imaging protocol
[Re: gborg]
#14454861
08/21/22 02:50 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,788
prosise
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Solix pulls twice the amperage as the helix. Helix is the shizzle, solix if you have unlimited battery
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