1199-1159 install what else is needed?

[Jigging15]

I will be switching to Hummingbird over this winter. I am wondering what additional items I will need for a 1199 at the console and a 1159 at the bow that will not come with the units? I want to be able to share waypoints between the two units. Will I also need an additional transducer to get depth readings while on plane? I am running a 08' Ranger 198 VX.

[clfarms1]

Just a Ethernet cable to hook them together.put a cheapo in the dash for that

[Jigging15]

I was thinking of leaving the 520 Lowrance in the dash for GPS and depth usage. Probably the cheaper route to go. Also thought about replacing it with a HDS5 with Insight. I loved the mapping from Lowrance on the HDS units on my last boat. But feel the Bird's have the edge on side imaging after using my tournament partners in his Triton through out the year. Would running the Lowrance in dash beside the 1199 on a Ram mount cause any interference issues between the two units?

[Shellback]

If you are speaking about running the Lowrance as just a GPS and no transducer, there should be no interference. If running a transducer for sonar on each unit, you will have to run them on different frequencies.

[Greenwing]

I seen a discussion on another website about a 899, looks like Humminbird changed the Ethernet connection to be included in the cable collector, if the 1199 and 1159 is the same a adapter may be needed. I would ask the dealer when buying to make sure. Most people add the Y cable and a transducer in the hull for better high speed 2D depth.

[Jigging15]

They are coming straight from Hummingbird on a sponsorship deal and I have no idea what the Ethernet connection or cable collector looks like on them. Not a lot of info on these units yet from what I can find. I can always purchase and add another shoot through hull puck if needed. I was just wanting to run the Lowrance that is already in dash for GPS and for depth reading while on plane. Once I am off plane is when I would be running the 1199 for side imaging and then the depth reading would work at idle speeds with the transom transducer. Guess I could always sell the two Lowrance units on the boat now to purchase the Y cable and extra shoot thru transducer. Guess I will know more in a few weeks when I get the units.

[Cray]

Leave the Low in dash for depth at speed. Even if you leave it on it is different frq than bird so should not cause any interference. Side by side should be no electronic interference.

[BobB]

No-one knows too much about the 99 series yet.

As was mentioned earlier, the ethernet connector is different on the 899.
I think they all have an internal antenna. For the one at the console, I would seriously consider getting an external GPS antenna to mount close to the transom transducer. Getting the one with the heading sensor would be even better.
Hopefully Humminbird will have the specs and manuals on the website soon.

[Jigging15]

Bass Pro in Independence MO had the new 600 series and a 899 on display today. Did not have time to look them over to well but looked pretty good. A little different finish/color to them. I have about talked myself into leaving the Lowrance in dash now. Save the money from buying a new Hummingbird shoot thru transducer to put towards a external GPS antenna with heading sensor. I will have the side imaging transducer mounted below jackplate on a Tightwad Stump Jumper so could mount antenna just above it in front of motor. Have any of you seen this ducer saver? Local tournament fisherman is making these in Tightwad, MO here on Truman lake.

[Jigging15]

He makes these for Hummingbird and for Lowrance units. Spring loaded for up and down movement and has a cage around it for added protection. Not cheap but these transducers for side imaging units are not cheap either. He even powder coats them in several different colors. I bought one in a fundraiser auction that was held here on Truman lake for stroke awareness in memory of the late Ned Rutledge.