2 hb 898 units

[Ranger9]

hey guys been a member for a couple of years but just do a lot of reading. I was thinking of upgrading electronics to 2 hb 898 units. Can I buy one combo and one head unit only? I know the front would read what the console reads but that is not a problem. thanks for any help on this.

[Humminbird_Greg]

I think that we do sell the 898c Si units as a “CHO” version. This would be everything that the normal version has except the transducer does not come with it.

Just an FYI: the Ethernet software that allows for the sharing of sonar data has not been released yet.

[Ranger9]

thanks Greg. would you happen to know the cost of the head unit and when the software will be available. Thank you for the information

[Stymie]

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[Big Ridge Brewer]

just an fyi: The ethernet software that allows for the sharing of sonar data has not been released yet.

eta?

[Humminbird_Greg]

Ranger,
I would have to look at a price off of a web site somewhere.
ETA on the Ethernet software: I don’t know… Nothing official has been said yet.

[mduncan62]

Seems strange that they are selling the ethernet equipment before the software is ready?

[rnvinc]

Seems strange that they are selling the ethernet equipment before the software is ready?

I'm just glad HB included the connector on some of the units already so that I don't have to buy a new unit just to get the ethernet capability when it becomes available...

Rickie

[Stymie]

The interlink has been spotty at best.

I hope the ethernet is as good as .... well.... better than what I experience at home!

[mduncan62]

The interlink has been spotty at best.

I hope the ethernet is as good as .... well.... better than what I experience at home!

Agreed. If the Ethernet is limited to a connect between 2 units, it's still not up to snuff either. HB is still a ways behind Low in this category.