Reply With QuoteI reccomend waiting on the new Helix 9 it will be networkable.
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What unit to purchase.
I'm looking to you experts for a little help. I'm thinking about a new 899 or the HELIX 7 and I'm not sure of the better value. Both unit seem to perform about the same from what I read, but that doesn't tell the real world. I need information from the guy that gets out and fish and not some marketing booklet, so if any of you guy's can give me a little help on how I can best spend my money I sure would appreciate it. And thanks ahead for any help you may offer.
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I reccomend waiting on the new Helix 9 it will be networkable.
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Between the 2 you mentioned the 899 because of being able to network. I agree with crappielimits good things are coming from Humminbird in the next few months.
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I have the 899 and my buddy has the helix 7. To me they are the same unit for everyday fishing. Except for the preset buttons on the 899. Now that I have used both I would've still paid the extra for the 899. And like said above its networkable
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899ci HD SI ...:
*Networkable
*3 preset keys
*2 SD Card slots
*Navionics Platinum compatible
*AS GPS HS antenna supported
*Can utilize the added 800kHz SI frequency with the upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T
HELIX 7 ... :
*Stand alone
*Brighter nit screen
*No preset keys
*1 SD Card slot
*Navionics Platinum not supported
*AS GPS HS antenna not supported
*Can use the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T for better 455kHz SI but cannot utilize the 800kHz frequency capability of the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T
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Does the Helix 9 have 800khz capability with the upgraded xducer??
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I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.
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My list above is regarding the HELIX 7 (which does not have the 800kHz capability) ...
I am searching for the answer to jimp's question if the HELIX 9 has the 800kHz capability ...
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Doug has clarified that the HELIX 9 SI does indeed have the 800kHz capability with the upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T xducer ...
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Rickie, are you saying that I need to upgrade to the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T transducer if I purchase the 899 unit? I'm new at this, so all of this is greek to me.
Thanks for all the help.
John
