Chip in a Hummingbird 581 i

[Hotpepper]

Is it possible to put and use a Hot Spots chip in this depth finder? Hummingbird 581 i I love the unit and have used it a lot, very good and dependable.

Looking for some knowledge from the folks on this great internet spot.

Pepper

[CrappiePappy]

According to FishFinders.info .... the unit is compatible with :

Fishing Hot Spots, NauticPath & Navionics
(Hotmaps, Premium and Gold)

... cp

[Hotpepper]

I appreciate it

Thanks

I may come back for assistance

[rnvinc]

581i Combo | 500 Series | 407330-1

Humminbird | 581i Combo

The 581i Combo features an ultra-high resolution, 16 level grayscale 640V x 320H 5" display, DualBeam sonar with 2000 Watts PTP power output, and GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap.
Note: Optional cartography that is compatible with 581i Combo is Navionics HotMaps Premium

Display Size - Diagonal:5"
Display Pixel Matrix:640V x 320H
Display Type:FSTN LCD
Display Colors Grayscale:16 Level Grayscale
Sonar Standard:DualBeam PLUS
Standard Sonar Coverage:20° & 60° @ -10db
Standard Sonar Frequency:200/83 kHz
Target Separation:2.5"
Power Output RMS:300 Watts
Power Output Peak to Peak:2400 Watts
Depth Capability:800 ft
Temperature:Built In Transducer
Speed:GPS Speed Included
Backlight:Yes
Unit Size - Gimbal Mount:7.25"W x 7"H x 4"D
Mount A Type:Quick Disconnect
Unit Size - Indash Mount:6.9"W x 5.4"H x 1.25"D
Mounting Options:Quick Disconnect
Transducer Standard:XNT 9 20 T
Transducer Mounting:Transom
Power Input:10-20 VDC
Power Draw:200 mA
GPS Receiver:Included
GPS Tracking:Included
GPS Chartplotting:Included
Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points:2.500, 50, 50/20,000
Humminbird Mapping:Not Supported
Navionics Gold/HotMaps:Not Supported
Navionics Platinum+:Not Supported
Platinum Capable:Not Supported
C-Map 4D:Not Included
360 Imaging:Not Supported
i-Pilot Link:Not Supported
HD Radar:Not Supported
NMEA 2000:Not Supported
5 Port Expansion Module:Not Supported
WeatherSense:Not Supported
Precision GPS:Included
Heading Sensor GPS:Not Supported
PC Connect:Optional
External GPS Receiver:Not Supported
AS Interlink:Not Supported
AIS Compatability:Not Supported
SwitchFire Sonar:Included
Screen Snap Shot:Not Supported
Sonar Recording:Not Supported
Upgradable Internal Software:Included
Split Screen Zoom:Included
Split Screen Bottom Lock:Included
3D Chart View:Included
Large Digits View:Included
Wide/Narrow Cone Split Screen:Included
Custom View Selections:Not Supported
Custom Digital Readout:Not Supported
View Preset Keys:Not Supported
Temperature Graph:Not Supported
Temperature Alarm:Not Supported
Freeze Frame:Included
Instant Image Update:Not Supported
Mark Structure on Sonar:Included
Selective Fish ID+:Included
Real Time Sonar:Included
Triplog:Included
X-Press Menu System:Included
Card Reader Available:Yes
# Card Slots:1
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I would have thought the 581 could have used LakeMaster ... But it's not in the list ...

http://www.humminbird.com/WorkArea/D...t.aspx?id=5730

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Nautic Path Works in Eagle Fish Elite and some other units ...but not HB ...

NauticPathâ„¢ International Marine Electronic Charts

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Rickie

[CrappiePappy]

Thanks for clearing that up, Rickie.

HOTPEPPER ... you listen to Rickie !! And sorry about the misinformation I gave.

... cp

[rnvinc]

Thanks for clearing that up, Rickie.

HOTPEPPER ... you listen to Rickie !! And sorry about the misinformation I gave.

... cp

We all work together here pap ...

:

Rickie

[CrappiePappy]

We all work together here pap ...

:

Rickie

Yeah, I know .... upon further review at : Humminbird 581i Combo Review – Best Fish Finders - Unbiased User Reviews ... I realize the unit map capabilities I was quoting was for a 581i DI

... cp