Mega 360

New boat on the way and I'm considering a Solix 15 at console and a Solix 12 at the bow with the Mega 360.
Just wanting to know if the 360 works as advertised and you guys using it like it. I'm not a tournament guy and
mainly fish east Texas lakes. I really like the one boat network the with the Raptors coming out soon.
Thanks for your input.

I only had three trips with mine trying to tune it in before I had some issue and had to remove it to ship back to HumminBird. We'll see...

I can say I was able to target things much better. I hadn't gotten it dialed in to be able to see fish on a sweep, but pinpointing structure was working as advertised!

I just got it but haven't gotten it to work as advertised yet. Lots of interference. Trouble shooting it now...I will report back once I get it sorted out.

Interference - There are 4 "Noise Filters". If you are getting interference when you turn or activate your TM on filter 1, it will likely interfere on filter 3. Try filter 2 or 4 (fixed it for me).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=H7nGSaHQLXI

Here is a Discussion on the topic that helped me:
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1057542

Didn't seem to make a difference. I think it is a ground issue.

Did you run a ground down to the tm?

Ive helped a lot of people on the lake with issues, usually if they run a wire from the tm negative down to the tm head it solves it... Mine is a hose clamp around the head with a spot ground bare and the wire connector under it. at the other end your going to the negative at the tm from the battery not in the tm head w the fuse.

I have one and haven't any issues with the product except the screws they sent are made in China and stripped even when I hand tightened them. Humminbird had to resend a new set of screws to me.

I only seen one filter on mine, it’s made onto the power cable.

DUH! In the settings!

My buddy just put one on. I was really impressed. Seems to be the best thing
for the bow vs DI si and 2d for sure.

I received a replacement Power Cable trying to figure this out and they HAVE changed the install instructions. They want the Shield Ground connected regardless of which setup you have (switched/direct to battery).

Make sure to turn off your sonar on DI/SI and 2D if you run Lowrance and stop sonar on your Hummingbird at the console before you jump up front to fish. Those can cause interference with your 360.

I have a Gen3 Touch and Helix Gen2 at console. I run DI and 2D on my Lowrance and everything but 2D on my Bird. On the Lowrance touch each screen>top right corner (menu)>very bottom (stop sonor). It will say "stopped" on each screen. On the Bird press power button>stop sonor. That should stop everything on the Bird unit. Stopping everything at the console will more than likely solve your issue.

You should see a nice clear image on the 360 unless you're getting interference from somewhere else. Make sure nothing up front is running at 455kHz either. That's what 360 runs. Also make sure your 360 cable isn't running next to your trolling motor power cable. 24 and 36 volts can cause interference as well.

It took me a while and was a real headache but I really like my setup and love my 360. Will definitely upgrade to the Mega at some point.

Mega 360 is awesome, I had the 360 before and the Mega is quite a bit better. I had interference on my mega 360 also and didn’t have any on my previous 360. As mentioned above I ran a wire from the negative wire that powers my a trolling motor to the trolling motor skeg area, I just put it underneath the hose clamp that holds my transducer on. Cleared all of my interference up.

they have gone back and forth on that shielding wire being grounded. the latest is to not ground it.

The 360 and Solix combo is truly exceptional. When they're working. I have gen1 units with the 455 kHz 360 (non-mega). MY gen1 Solix's are buggy and glitch to the point that they have to be restarted about once a trip for one reason or another. My voltage never drops below 12 after I upgraded all the wiring so it's not just a power bug. The first 360 transducer I got was DOA and replaced quickly by Humminbird when it was shipped back for inspection. The replacement transducer lived for 2 years and just died from the fluid inside leaking I suppose; it just stopped showing an image one day while fishing. I in no way intend this to be a Humminbird bash because they've been extremely friendly, transparent and fair every time I've communicated with them and this is kind of what you should expect out of the first generation of new tech. I'm just sharing my history with that combination. I suspect the gen2 units will be superior to mine for their stronger processors and the mega 360 should be far superior to the 455 kHz 360.

For the record, even with the bugs, I LOVE the 15 Solix on the bow with the 360. You can literally hit your brush pile or stump or vegetation line on every single cast when you get it dialed in and you will be more effective by having it.

I've noticed the auto-disable feature that turns the down and side-image ping off when the 360 is active isn't working as well after the latest update. When I disable down and side-image pinging manually the interference goes away completely. Gonna keep tinkering with that next time out.

Thanks for the feedback guys. It's a lot of money to spend, just want to make sure I do it right the first time.
The images on all the youtube vids look awesome. I'm hoping it all works as good as they say.

Do any of you know if the new Mega 360 will work on a 1198c. I know it will not show MEGA but I wonder if it would still work until I can afford a Solex Thx

No,

I believe you have to have either the Solix Gen2 or Helix Gen3 for the Mega. If you're on a budget go for the original 360 used and a compatible graph that's used. Check out bassboatcentral.com under electronics for sale. I have sold and bought many items there and haven't had a bad experience yet. Just do your due diligence... With the newer models out now you can probably find some sweet deals...

I have two 1198c units and know they will read the first 360 but don’t know if the Mega would still work as a non mega when hooked to a 1198c. I would l8ke to try a 360 but don’t want to have to buy a 360 then have to try and buy another 360mega when I upgrade my graphs

Based on everything I am seeing the answer is "No". They changed from Network-Driven to Unit-Driven with the Mega360, and you have to have the most recent software on the Helix and Solix units to even recognize it.

There is no software update for the 1198 that will allow it...

Ok thanks may just wait another month or to and get the Solix first then the 360. Thx

Running M360 No interference from Ultrex. Imagery is very good. Had 455 HZ on last rig, M360 is definitely better.

I spoke with HB and they said to ground the shielding wire. I also ran dedicated positive and negative wires from the TM to the Battery. Still no picture...Im not sure that the 360 transducer isn't bad. Also still seeing some minor interference. I have tried all four of the "noise filter" settings on the Helix. Stumped for sure....

Have you updated to the latest software version? I ran a small wire from the skeg area of the trolling motor to the negative wire powering the trolling motor and that cleared all of my interference up. Only takes a few minutes and possibly an easy fix. You can see the difference by adding the wire.

Yes, I have the latest software updates. A direct ground wire to the battery should clear up any interference.

Mine should be delivered today. I can’t wait!

scroll up and read my first message to you, on 7-2. Did you run that ground?

my shielding wire isnt hooked up and I have no issues.



Originally Posted by J-2
Originally Posted by David Burton
Interference - There are 4 "Noise Filters". If you are getting interference when you turn or activate your TM on filter 1, it will likely interfere on filter 3. Try filter 2 or 4 (fixed it for me).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=H7nGSaHQLXI

Here is a Discussion on the topic that helped me:
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1057542


Didn't seem to make a difference. I think it is a ground issue.



Did you run a ground down to the tm?

Ive helped a lot of people on the lake with issues, usually if they run a wire from the tm negative down to the tm head it solves it... Mine is a hose clamp around the head with a spot ground bare and the wire connector under it. at the other end your going to the negative at the tm from the battery not in the tm head w the fuse.

Jeff, I did. No difference.

ok, just trying to help. thats fixed everyone Ive ever told to do it but yours then.

fyi you dont want filters on, thats just turning your signal way down.

Appreciate any and all ideas.

Mega vs livescope, anyone using both to compare