Never mind. I am not very bright today. LOL

I have an HDS8 gen 1 with an older Navionics chip on my console and an Elite 7 on the bow with whatever mapping sw that came with it.
I don't use mapping sw for navigation, only for storing and navigating to waypoints.
I'm considering buying an HDS7 with either an LSS1 or 2 for this unit and it comes with Lakemaster sw included.
My question is will waypoints from one unit be compatible between both units? I will have them connected via Ethernet.
I'm assuming this will work but, don't like to assume anything.

Also, if I purchase a Point-1 puck for the HDS7, I understand it will work as advertised? But, seem to recall it only works on HDS8 gen 2 and above?
If it would work on the 7, I might swap out the two units placing the 7 on the console so I would have faster updates to get to a waypoint and then slower, as it now is, updates on the bow which would be ok until I am forced to update to a gen 2 unit on the bow.
Any comments?

Okie, when the Point 1 first came out Lowrance said it would not work with gen 1's, well apparently they were wrong because they work back to/with the old 520's. I want to get one but have had a few major expenses the last few months, eventually.

On the Lakemaster thing I have no clue, in fact I thought Lakemaster wouldn't even work on the new Lowrance graphs. Maybe it's just the features that won't work?

Lowrance Point-1 GPS Antenna

High-Sensitivity GPS/GLONASS Antenna
w/Built-in Compass Deliver Faster, More Accurate Position-Update Rates For Smoother Chartplotting Functionality

The Lowrance Point-1 antenna provides best-in-class GPS/GLONASS positioning along with industry-leading, 10Hz GPS performance for smooth and accurate location updates. Equipped with an integrated electronic compass with GPS, the antenna provides accurate heading for stable chart orientation in the Heading Up mode, improved Course Over Ground at low speeds and radar overlay on your chart. All of these features are possible with affordable module options that easily connect through an NMEA 2000� network.

Compatibility
HDS Gen2 Touch
HDS Gen2
Elite-7 chartplotter and fishfinder/chartplotter combos

Key features of the Point-1:
NMEA 2000 antenna module offers rugged and precise position, and heading sensor
Spot-on, around-the-world accuracy - supporting GPS and GLONASS, WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS; Galileo-capable with future software update
Excellent time-to-first-fix, with 10Hz, multi-GNSS, high-speed updates - up to 10 times per second - for smoother and more accurate location updates
Integrated electronic compass with GPS provides vessel heading with rate stabilization that provides heading output for accurate chart orientation in the Heading Up mode, improved Course Over Ground at low speed, and radar overlay (not intended for MARPA or Autopilot Control)
Rugged design for all marine environments and fully waterproof
Include spat/pole mount for easy installation and flexible boat location for optimal performance
Independent source selection on any display


You will be able to share data only when two units are linked together via an Ethernet cable. The Elite 7 will require the NMEA 2000 network starter kit to link to any HDS series.

LakeMaster is only compatible with Humminbird. Navionics is what you will need for Lowrance. The Elite 7 will only accept the Premium SD Micro SD card.

David, I have the NMEA 2000 connecting my HDS8 gen 1 to my Elite 7 and it still does not share waypoints. For some reason, new waypoints are shared....sometimes....but, not all times. But, the old waypoints in my HDS 8 will NOT share on the Elite 7.

So, will the Point 1 work on my gen 1 or not? I keep hearing conflicting reports. If it does, maybe it doesn't use all the features of the Point 1? I'm tempted to buy one and try it and see for myself.

Yes it will work. Go over to bassboatcentral.com Lowrance page and read all the post about it. Or go to the FAQ on Lowrances site and it says it will work, apparently when it first came out they wrote it would not be compatable. It must work better (maybe quicker????) with the gen 2 though since there are updates for the point 1 & gen 2's.

I have the point-1 connected to my HDS-7 Gen1 and it works great. At first I used it for both the GPS antenna and the heading sensor and had no problems. I now just use it as the heading sensor since the Point-1 is mounted at the Stern and the HDS-7 is at the bow. I use the HDS-7's internal antenna for GPS. On my console mounted HSD-8 GEN2 I use the point-1 for both GPS and heading sensor. Below was taken from the Lowrance FAQ.

Will Point-1 work with my HDS Gen1?
The Point-1 antenna/heading sensor is a standard NMEA2000� device. Therefore, it will connect to any NMEA2000� backbone and communicate with any NMEA device on that same network. The HDS Gen2 models, both keypad and touch, with software version 2.0 or higher will have GPS damping and filtering features, as well as the ability to initiate heading calibration from the HDS, that will not be present in any HDS Gen1.

Thanks Mak, that is exactly what I was wanting to know!

Finally got to use my new HDS 9 with its full capabilities. What on earth was I doing with birds? Its night and day better!

Just got a HDS7 Touch and am amazed at what I have been seeing. Pics were taking with a cell phone so not even close to what they look like in real time.







Anybody want to buy two used HB units?!?!?

On the right side of the screen of the touch units is your menu for that screen. So if you are in structue scan the menu on the right if for structure scan. Instead of scrolling right or left with that menu, pull your finger down from the top and it will have a different menu. In that menu should give you the options for overlays. Let me know if it works for you.

Tried the Point 1 and Elite 7 HDS out last Sunday. Really like the Point 1 features.

I'm trying to connect a point1 antenna and can't find the NEMA2000 kits anywhere. Is that an item that always has to be ordered?

We have the NMEA 2000 starter kits in stock. The NMEA 2000 network is required in order to add any external antenna to your Lowrance HDS/LCX/LMS unit. If you are wanting to share the antenna with more than one unit, you may need more T-Connectors and extension cables than comes in the kit.

I would be happy to discuss what parts you need and how they should be wired up. Just give me a call..

Brian
888-570-0916

BBG is a good choice.
On another note though, it's "NMEA", not "NEMA", an extremely common confusion (nearly every thread on the subject has many people putting NEMA). Could be why it's harder to find in searches though .
NMEA = National Marine Electronics Association (boat electronics)
NEMA = National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (home electricity).