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  1. 02-12-2013, 07:03 PM #1
    jphunter
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    Hey guys im looking at getting a new fishfinder and was wanting one that you can hook up a handheld GPS to. I dont have a lot of money to throw at it so somewhere less than 300 dollar range is where im at. I asked humminbird about the 561 an they said you can hook up gps to it but i cant find anywhere on there sight or anywhere else for that matter that says you can. Just wondering if anyone on here has done it before, or has any suggestions.
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  2. 02-12-2013, 07:56 PM #2
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    I haven't done it on a 561, but I have done it on a 718. If the unit is GPS compatabile, there is a list, that I posted not too long ago of the cable you will need and the GPS unit that it will interface to. here is the link to the other thread.

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    I just checked on the humminbird site and it doesn't say anything about the 561 being GPS capable. I think I gave $169 for my 718 a few years back.
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    I have a 778 connected to a Garmin GPSmap 76
    2-3 years ago Bird no longer made the interface cable for bird - Garmin.
    I purchased the bird cable with no ends and cut the end off a garmin cable, wired them together.
    I download the 561 manual but I can't find anywhere that the 561 can hook to a GPS.
    Notice other units under features will say GPS optional but not the 561
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  5. 02-12-2013, 09:59 PM #5
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    That is why I asked humminbird about the 561 an they said yes but I'm still not sure. I know the 700 series can be hooked up. I guess I'll just go with a 700 series to be safe.
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    If you catch them on sale that 587 bird has your GPS and DI for around $387 free shipping and no sales tax outa FL, Digital Oasis. I just got one and seem to be happy with it so far even though I would like my buddy to show me a little more about it. The other option would be to download the Navionics app for an Iphone assuming you had an Iphone.
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    Anybody else got any info??
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    I don't know anything about the handheld units but u can buy the 581i DI for $299 that has GPS in the unit. It's a nice unit for the money.


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