Ether netting graphs Questions?

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03-20-2016, 10:10 AM
Bob D

Ether netting graphs Questions?

Ok, so I've got a few questions about ether netting my electronics and thought maybe someone on the site could give me some pointers and help.

1. I'm using the Navionics Platinum package on both of my Hummingbirds. I have a 999 in front and an 1198 on the console in back. Can I buy one upgrade package and download updates to both graphs for the next year or do I have to buy a package for each fish finder?

2. Has anyone compared the Navionics against the Hummingbird Lakemasters program? I see that Lakemasters is now out with a V4 for the SE, what is the advantage to that system over Navionics/Hot Maps?

3. If I Ethernet my graphs, do I still need two mapping chips (One for each graph) or can I use just one?

4. I have the cabling to do the ehternetting, can you do it by yourself or does it need to be done by a certified person to maintain warrantees?

5. With the graphs I have, can I use the self mapping options on the new Lakemasters program or does it require the newer Helix models?

Appreciate the help guys.
03-20-2016, 04:17 PM
deltabound

Only know a couple answers. I have 898 and 1198 hooked together and have to have a map card in both. My cable has the pin style ends and isn't made like regular Ethernet connections. Currently have a navionics card of a few years ago and it does not have the Alabama river mapped. Newer ones might but I'm not sure. Lakemaster does have it mapped. You might want to look up and post over on the humminbird bird side imaging forum. Fella named humminbirdgreg works for them and is a wealth of knowledge. Has helped me a few times.
03-20-2016, 09:42 PM
Bob D

Thanks Deltabound!
03-21-2016, 05:50 AM
footballcoach

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Originally Posted by Bob D

Ok, so I've got a few questions about ether netting my electronics and thought maybe someone on the site could give me some pointers and help.

1. I'm using the Navionics Platinum package on both of my Hummingbirds. I have a 999 in front and an 1198 on the console in back. Can I buy one upgrade package and download updates to both graphs for the next year or do I have to buy a package for each fish finder?

2. Has anyone compared the Navionics against the Hummingbird Lakemasters program? I see that Lakemasters is now out with a V4 for the SE, what is the advantage to that system over Navionics/Hot Maps?

3. If I Ethernet my graphs, do I still need two mapping chips (One for each graph) or can I use just one?

4. I have the cabling to do the ehternetting, can you do it by yourself or does it need to be done by a certified person to maintain warrantees?

5. With the graphs I have, can I use the self mapping options on the new Lakemasters program or does it require the newer Helix models?

Appreciate the help guys.

pm this to mvinc on this site Ricky is the bird guru