New Gps Response Enhancement

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10-17-2009, 06:20 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

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New Gps Response Enhancement

NEW GPS RESPONSE ENHANCEMENT

One of the new software changes that has just been released for 2010 models currently being built (and January for older models and new 2010 models as they are released) is an enhancement that will allow the GPS receiver to update 4 times faster than it previously updated. Below is a list of the units that have the new software download available on Humminbird.com now.
718, 728, 778c, 788c, 788ci, 798c, 798ci, 1157c, 1197c

All other GPS combo models will have this new feature available January 2010.

This enhancement will result in a smoother response from the boat icon on the screen when driving to waypoints and other areas of interest. There is no menu setting or adjustments that have to be made to the units to enable this new feature. It will happen automatically when the new software is loaded into the unit.

IMPORTANT!
One very important topic related to this new enhancement is that the 4 times faster GPS update will not transmit through the INTERLINK box. Therefore, the GPS receiver(s) in the boat will have to be wired in a specific manner to allow the 4 times faster GPS response to work correctly. For boats that are utilizing INTERLINK systems there are two main setups. One is where there is (1) GPS receiver servicing both units on the boat and the other one is with (2) GPS receivers (one in the back and one in the front). Attached are illustrations showing how the GPS receivers, Interlink box, cabling and Y-cables should be connected in order to enable the 4 times faster GPS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: On the setup that only utilizes (1) GPS receiver the 4 times fast and will only work on the back unit and will not work on the front unit that is connected to the INTERLINK. You MUST have (2) GPS receivers hooked up per the illustration below in order to get the 4 times faster to both units.

If you have individual GPS receivers for each unit and aren’t using Interlink then you will get the 4 times faster GPS response.

If you have any questions please contact our Consumer Services group.
10-17-2009, 06:39 PM
Cane Pole

What use is the interlink then?
10-17-2009, 06:54 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

First of all the Interlink use is for sharing waypoint from one unit to another. So if you create a waypoint on your console unit it will store the waypoint on the console unit and also stores the waypoint on your interlink and then transfers the waypoint to your bow unit. The interlink still serves it purpose of sharing waypoints.
10-17-2009, 07:02 PM
Cane Pole

Ok. I don't have one.
10-17-2009, 08:19 PM
oldwhiskers

I have not seen an update for the 788ci other than 4.62, just looked again.
10-18-2009, 08:43 AM
Cane Pole

Will the new 998 have video out capabilities? Sure would be nice.
10-18-2009, 09:35 AM
mduncan62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Will the new 998 have video out capabilities? Sure would be nice.

Now you are just being greedy cane pole. :D
10-18-2009, 10:15 AM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduncan62

Now you are just being greedy cane pole. :D

Just trying to git my monies worth.;)

With Joby's arrangement above, looks to me like the "Interlink" becomes the "weakest link". :rolleyes:

You fellers at HB keep on trying. I like you.:)
10-18-2009, 12:56 PM
mduncan62

I use the interlink, and have 2 gps pucks. To me that's the way to do it. Helps ensure that I'm as close as possible to what I've marked. If you used 2 unit and one puck, one of the units would be pretty useless for pinpointing what you marked.
10-18-2009, 02:07 PM
Barnacle Bill

I think there is some confusion as to how a GPS works. Your pucks or transducers have nothing to do with the actual marking of a waypoint. They only allow you to see what you want to mark. When you mark something, that location is marked where the antenna is at that time. For instance if you have your transducer on the stern of your 20' boat and a GPS with an internal antenna on the bow, your waypoint is already 20' off. Is this not true Joby or am I leaving something out?
10-18-2009, 03:08 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBNFSHN

I think there is some confusion as to how a GPS works. Your pucks or transducers have nothing to do with the actual marking of a waypoint. They only allow you to see what you want to mark. When you mark something, that location is marked where the antenna is at that time. For instance if you have your transducer on the stern of your 20' boat and a GPS with an internal antenna on the bow, your waypoint is already 20' off. Is this not true Joby or am I leaving something out?

Well I guess there is some confusion as I have always referred to the antennae as a "puck". the transducer is the transducer. Yes the GPS spot is marked where the antennae/puck is located on your boat- in my case its within 6 inches of the transducer. This is why I have always preferred & use the external antennae/puck. :confused:
10-18-2009, 07:59 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Will the new 998 have video out capabilities? Sure would be nice.

Cale Pole you got your wish. The 998 will have video out.
10-18-2009, 08:02 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldwhiskers

I have not seen an update for the 788ci other than 4.62, just looked again.

It is coming. Just keep a eye out on Humminbird.Com
10-18-2009, 08:04 PM
oldwhiskers

Ok, thanks Joby.
10-18-2009, 08:16 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

Well I guess there is some confusion as I have always referred to the antennae as a "puck". the transducer is the transducer. Yes the GPS spot is marked where the antennae/puck is located on your boat- in my case its within 6 inches of the transducer. This is why I have always preferred & use the external antennae/puck. :confused:

When you press the mark button to create a waypoint it always creates the waypoint where the GPS puck is mounted. For example if you are running 2 gps pucks you will be marking the the spot right on. If the GPS puck is mounted on the bow and on the transom of the boat and you press the mark button you will be creating a waypoint excatly where you are located.

If you are on the bow and your run across a brush pile and you have a gps antenna mounted on the bow and you press the mark button you have created a waypoint right on the spot.
10-18-2009, 08:44 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird

When you press the mark button to create a waypoint it always creates the waypoint where the GPS puck is mounted. For example if you are running 2 gps pucks you will be marking the the spot right on. If the GPS puck is mounted on the bow and on the transom of the boat and you press the mark button you will be creating a waypoint excatly where you are located.

If you are on the bow and your run across a brush pile and you have a gps antenna mounted on the bow and you press the mark button you have created a waypoint right on the spot.

Yes thats what I was trying to say, my statement was in reply to IBNFSHN first post of this thread as it seems to me some refer to the transducer as the puck, where I have always called the antennae the puck cause that's what it looks like to me. Just after reading here I read a post on the side site where they are calling the ducer the puck(23061), that's the reason I posted,trying to clear up terminology - what ever- good fishin.........:D:D
10-18-2009, 08:46 PM
Barnacle Bill

OK, I've always refered to a transducer as a puck.
10-18-2009, 08:50 PM
JusFshn

The only way to go

This should be the only way to use interlink.. Receiver directly above the transducer is a must.. IMO 2 transducers 2 receivers.. I would think eliminating the GPS receiver port on the interlink would benefit for the end consumer as well as the firm.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h.../Interlink.jpg
10-18-2009, 09:03 PM
reggis

What version or what # is the enhancement download?
10-19-2009, 09:31 AM
JusFshn

^^^^^^^^ 4.700
10-20-2009, 05:53 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird

Cale Pole you got your wish. The 998 will have video out.

Good. If the GPS works properly, I will haveta buy me a slightly used one.:)
It is not that I don't trust you fellers, but????:rolleyes: