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 Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
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03/03/10 03:37 PM
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BP Swing
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I bought the Lowrance HDS-5 about 1 yr ago and that was when they first came out and there were all kinds of bugs. I have downloaded 2 software updates since and it seems to be ok now. Im not sure I figured everything out yet but its usable. I was wondering how others with this unit have fared and if they like them? I see the new side sonar module is out (if they dont get sued off the shelves). Anyone tried that ? Thanks BP
Last edited by BP Swing; 03/03/10 03:37 PM.
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Re: Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
[Re: BP Swing]
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03/03/10 04:38 PM
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Sabot
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I have had my HDS-8 since April 03, 2009. Nothing to complain about. Took a while to learn how to use it and get the transducer set to just the right angle.
PREDATOR MK ANGLER
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Re: Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
[Re: Sabot]
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03/03/10 06:49 PM
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JPeel
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I bought mine in March last year for the bow and it took a couple of software updates to get it working well. Once I figured out the settings on it I've been very pleased with the sonar detail, separation and clarity. I've seen (and caught) fish in grass / brush / timber that I don't think my other units would have shown. Sadly though, mine died in between trips on the 21st and the 27th so when I went to power up last Saturday, I got nothing. But Lowrance is going to send out a new one, maybe pretty quickly.
Overall, I like the unit. And if I had the cash I'd buy an HD8 for the console.
the fisherman formerly known as Blu-Ranger....
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Re: Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
[Re: JPeel]
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03/04/10 02:06 PM
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heybaylor
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have two , one on the bow , one on the console..
had problem with one ( lowrance replaced it )
other than that both work well ..
one unit over a year old , other less than six months ..
tip"" if you have a question , or menu understanding
get ahold of "medic"
He is the guru
heybaylor
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Re: Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
[Re: heybaylor]
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03/04/10 06:14 PM
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JPeel
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....tip"" if you have a question , or menu understanding get ahold of "medic"
He is the guru +1  His recommended settings are spot-on!
the fisherman formerly known as Blu-Ranger....
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Re: Lowrance HDS-5 satisfaction?
[Re: JPeel]
#4564663
03/04/10 09:38 PM
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BP Swing
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Yep, your right about medic. He bailed me out a few times. Thanks
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