Lowrance Configuration

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02-28-2011, 06:54 AM
Crappie Reaper

Lowrance Configuration

Alright, I'm going to buy a Lowrance HDS. Compact in size is good and probably won't be interested in anything above an HDS 7. I would like 2d, Down and Side scan. I don't need maps or Sirius radio. I do need the transducers. I have a LMS-520c and am also wondering if I can network the two. I'll most likely mount the units side by side so I might consider a unit without the 2d. Is there a "Plain Jane" package to be had while not purchasing things I'll never use?

I just need someone in the know to enlighten me as to what exactly it will take to create the unit I would like.
02-28-2011, 09:03 AM
CatFan

All HDS units that have sonar are full function, so there are no sidescan options that don't have 2D sonar as well. You'll need an HDS and an LSS-1. The 520 and HDS can be networked via ethernet and/or NMEA-2000 depending on what functions you want to share.
02-28-2011, 09:23 AM
mduncan62

Like catfan said, but you want to buy the basemap HDS and an LSSS-1. + ethernet Basemap will save a couple hundy's.
02-28-2011, 01:12 PM
Billbob

1+ cat fan
03-01-2011, 09:52 PM
Crappie Reaper

I just bought an HDS 8 base map and Trans. Will I be able to use my current 3,000 external antenna with it?
03-01-2011, 10:18 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper

I just bought an HDS 8 base map and Trans. Will I be able to use my current 3,000 external antenna with it?

Yes but I believe you will have to get a adapter to plug in HDS unit
03-01-2011, 10:27 PM
mduncan62

Nice purchase Reaper, I'm in the market for an 8, another month or so.
03-01-2011, 10:48 PM
Crappie Reaper

$1,499 new in box. I'll give you his info if you want. $150 rebate to boot if purchased before 3/27.
03-01-2011, 10:53 PM
mduncan62

Yeah, that'd be great, as far as I know you should be able to post it on this thread.
03-01-2011, 11:07 PM
Crappie Reaper

Just had the same seller add the LSS-1 for $550. It also comes with a $50 rebate.
So final tally after rebates will be $1,849.
Not bad for the 8, I don't need the insight maps, that's another $200 savings.
03-01-2011, 11:40 PM
CatFan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper

I just bought an HDS 8 base map and Trans. Will I be able to use my current 3,000 external antenna with it?

Yeah, but there's really no reason to go through the trouble. The internal is good.
03-02-2011, 11:15 AM
mduncan62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper

Just had the same seller add the LSS-1 for $550. It also comes with a $50 rebate.
So final tally after rebates will be $1,849.
Not bad for the 8, I don't need the insight maps, that's another $200 savings.

Great buy. You are going to love it.
03-02-2011, 03:13 PM
Crappie Reaper

What's the ehternet that you've mentioned? Is that something else I need to buy?
03-02-2011, 03:29 PM
mduncan62

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pub...ne2gB5qLvc8NdA

This sells for around 35.00 connect another HDS unit to the lss-1, share data, waypoints, view the SS/DS. I believe you can connect a non-HDS unit to the network, and share gps, waypoints, etc., but not the SS/DS.
03-02-2011, 04:48 PM
Crappie Reaper

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduncan62

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pub...ne2gB5qLvc8NdA

This sells for around 35.00 connect another HDS unit to the lss-1, share data, waypoints, view the SS/DS. I believe you can connect a non-HDS unit to the network, and share gps, waypoints, etc., but not the SS/DS.

So what you're telling me is I'll need to pick up one just to connect the HDS 8, or will I get a freebie with the LSS-1 unit?
03-02-2011, 05:17 PM
mduncan62

The cable to connect the LSS1 to the HDS 8 is included in the LSS1.

you'll have to purchase the ethernet cable to connect additional units. Might talk to your supplier and see if he'll give you a deal.