Thread: Humminbird Update on Software Release

You can now watch our website for the release of software.


This update includes:

New color palettes (3) Side Imaging Color Palettes & (1) 2D Color Palette

GPS response rate

Switchfire


Models that this software release will effect:


718, 728, 778c, 1157c, 1197c,

Will be later this week.

788c, 788ci, 798c,

All other models will get update in January when we release Down lmaging and Waypoint Management.


I would appreciate any feedback on the new software release. If anyone has any question please feel free to contact me at [email protected] .

Note: Make sure you restore your Factory Defaults before and after you update the software.

Thanks Joby and all at Humminbird. You are about to make a bunch of people very happy. A responsive GPS and Down Imaging.....man, I can't wait!

Tell everyone at work, Thanks for the help!

Dayton

As per Joby post[QUOTEI would appreciate any feedback on the new software release. If anyone has any question please feel free to contact me at [email protected] .

Note: Make sure you restore your Factory Defaults before and after you update the software.][/QUOTE]
OK I see restoring Factory Defaults before update but why after the update as they should be already updated from the before update restore--Am I missing something?

It will reset any of the setting that may need to be reset after loading software.

This should answer some of your questions.

FREE DOWNLOAD:
1197c SI Combo Update (version 4.700 - 0 bytes)
Description:
10/12/2009 12:00:00 AM - v4.700 Adds support for LakeMaster chart cards. Adds new SI sonar color palettes. Adds new 2D sonar color palettes. Improved GPS performance to provide higher chart update rates. Corrected problems with depth offset algorithm. Corrected SD card reporting incorrect size. New menu item for sound control. Corrected issue of GPS output becoming disabled in certain navigation modes. Corrected problem of snapshot not functioning in POS mode. Fixed centering issue when changing chart orientation. Corrected problem of displayed track becoming offset from boat. Sonar processing improved to increase trolling motor noise rejection. Fixes various cosmetic and minor operational defects.
Prerequisites:
You will need a working MMC/SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and a formatted MMC/SD

Description should be listed on each download.

Coooooooooool...... Thanks Joby !

Just got back from the lake and I see the update waiting on me.. Talk about a good day. :D I'm updated and ready to go.. Too bad the update didn't release yesterday but this just gives me an excuse to go fishing again this week... Come on Wednesday!!!

joby what does the switchfire function do

Originally Posted by speck chaser

joby what does the switchfire function do

SwitchFire is the same as TVG. You will have a Clear Mode and a Max Mode in the SwitchFire .

CLEAR MODE advantages:
Great shallow water performance, eliminates surface clutter
A clean screen without a lot of screen clutter associated with particles in the water, etc.
Works well in rough, turbulent water
Compensates for differences in strengths of return due to depth differences

MAX MODE advantages:
Incredible detail of structure and fish
Excellent lure tracking performance
See tiniest subsurface objects, including thermoclines, water currents, and plankton

Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird

SwitchFire is the same as TVG. You will have a Clear Mode and a Max Mode in the SwitchFire .

CLEAR MODE advantages:
Great shallow water performance, eliminates surface clutter
A clean screen without a lot of screen clutter associated with particles in the water, etc.
Works well in rough, turbulent water
Compensates for differences in strengths of return due to depth differences

MAX MODE advantages:
Incredible detail of structure and fish
Excellent lure tracking performance
See tiniest subsurface objects, including thermoclines, water currents, and plankton

Can it see one plankton?: