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Crappiepappy, I checked out the link you posted for the Navonics high definition maps. They have it for Toledo bend in 1 foot contours - just what I wanted for fishing ledges, channels, etc. Another question, how close can I zoom in on these maps? Thanks.
Not sure, Randy .... I have only used the internal map, and it will only zoom in to 20' on the chart. But, that's relative to the distance between boat icon & waypoint ... so I'm not sure how the zoom feature would react with a chip map. :donoQuote:
Originally Posted by Tracker123
Are you still following my sticky thread on the E5DSI ... I found a link that gives detailed info on the menu settings : http://www.lowrance.com/Root/Lowranc...-10153-001.pdf
It's the "Operations Manual" (in a pdf file), that should have been included along with the "installation manual" but wasn't :Doh:
... cp :kewl
Thanks for the link - good information.
Just came home with the new unit! I also bought the Navionics map chip for the lakes in the South with 1 foot contours. Yesterday I spoke with a fella at the customer support at Navionics - really knew his stuff. He guided me through their website to look at different things. Like I said before, I like to find humps, ledges, etc. depending upon the time of year. CP, I am sure am glad you posted the link for the operation manual because what came with the unit is pretty pitiful. Thanks for your help, now I will start reading your sticky to learn more.
Question: My friend wants the same unit but has a Lowrance Mark 5 DSI and wants to swap out. Do they both use the same transducer, cable, and mount? Your replies are appreciated, thanks!
:Rofl yeah ... we've already trashed the "manual" that comes with the unit :deadhorse
Reply PM sent .... but, I'll post it here --- yes, it does appear that the E5DSI & Mark 5xDSI use the same power/tdx cable (just a FYI to any other interested party)
... cp :kewl
CP thanks - received your PM. Jason with Lowrance also PM'd and said it will work - good folks here.
I have set up 2 for friends and they ordered theirs from Cabelas with free shipping. Nice little units for the money. Cabela's: Lowrance® Elite-5 DSI Sonar with GPS
Just a FYI .... that "free shipping" is to a Cabela's store, so you'd have to live close enough to one to make the drive there & back be cheaper than paying S/H.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifish
... cp :kewl
Here's an update. A friend and I each bought one of these units online from Gander Mountain for $399 and it did offer free shipping to our door...Unfortunately there is apparently a store somewhere in Georgia so I got stuck with $28 sales tax! :banghead
Fisher-o-Men ... if you haven't already done so, you might want to take a look at the sticky thread on the E5DSI that I started. It's a long, involved read, but contains a lot of good info that may help you get the most out of your new unit. Especially helpful are the charts explaining how the sonar scan is laid out & different from 2d sonar cones, and the various links to the Operations Manual & update page, etc.
... cp :kewl