Humminbirds latest fix

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06-30-2011, 09:33 AM
catchncrisco

Humminbirds latest fix

Just got this E mail... I'm at work and was wondering if anyone had up loaded it yet and if it addresses the "donut issue ???? Here is a copy of whats included in the upload. Frequently Asked Questions

What changes are included in software version 5.410?

This release affected models: 1198c, 1158c, 998c, 958c, 898c, 858c, 798ci HD, 788ci HD, and 778c HD
Ethernet capability was added for all of the above models.
It also corrected Interlink issues including disconnection issues, phanton waypoints and additional icons
On the 1198 it resolved the occasional blinking white left column when in full screen side imaging
Added annotations to chart layers
Fixed issues relating to navigating at slow speeds
06-30-2011, 09:41 AM
fished-out

They've got the same thing for the 997 & 917
06-30-2011, 03:54 PM
wasilvers

I'm running software version 5.450 on my 798 - did they go backwards? As to the donut issue on mine, it will give you a donut if you aren't moving, but moving pretty slow will give you direction, at least a general direction. It seems to take a little bit to get the exact right direction, but it is much more helpful than before. Also the fixed the deep water reading when in mucky shallow water - sort of. It will still read deep, but then those returns are disregarded by the unit. It works alright - I'm happy anyway.
07-01-2011, 08:03 AM
jsplinter

i think they are up to update 5.510 now, could be wrong though
07-01-2011, 11:14 AM
Humminbird_Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasilvers

I'm running software version 5.450 on my 798 - did they go backwards? As to the donut issue on mine, it will give you a donut if you aren't moving, but moving pretty slow will give you direction, at least a general direction. It seems to take a little bit to get the exact right direction, but it is much more helpful than before. Also the fixed the deep water reading when in mucky shallow water - sort of. It will still read deep, but then those returns are disregarded by the unit. It works alright - I'm happy anyway.

The latest available software version number is dependant on which model unit you have. So not all units will have the same software version number.

The 5.510 version software was released for the 957c units back in April.
Depending which 798 model you have the latest software could be 5.210, 5.450 or 5.500.
07-05-2011, 05:24 PM
JTMavs

Just ordered a 788 ci HD to go with my 898 si. Hopefully these updates will make them a harmonious pair and me a happy fisherman!!!
07-06-2011, 07:50 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasilvers

I'm running software version 5.450 on my 798 - did they go backwards? As to the donut issue on mine, it will give you a donut if you aren't moving, but moving pretty slow will give you direction, at least a general direction. It seems to take a little bit to get the exact right direction, but it is much more helpful than before. Also the fixed the deep water reading when in mucky shallow water - sort of. It will still read deep, but then those returns are disregarded by the unit. It works alright - I'm happy anyway.

How slow wasilvers...??
07-06-2011, 10:51 AM
wasilvers

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

How slow wasilvers...??

I don't remember exaclty, but before, if you weren't moving along about 1/1.5mph or more it would donut you. I installed a compass on my boat so I would be able to look at the map and direction at the same time. If I recall, you could be moving at .2 or.3 mph and it would give you diretion - but don't quote me on those speeds. My troller switch broke last week and it is stuck on speed 4 and 5 so I can't test it now. Sometimes with just drifting it would give direction.
07-06-2011, 11:44 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasilvers

I don't remember exaclty, but before, if you weren't moving along about 1/1.5mph or more it would donut you. I installed a compass on my boat so I would be able to look at the map and direction at the same time. If I recall, you could be moving at .2 or.3 mph and it would give you diretion - but don't quote me on those speeds. My troller switch broke last week and it is stuck on speed 4 and 5 so I can't test it now. Sometimes with just drifting it would give direction.

My experience with the "Donut" is less than 0.6mph shows the "Donut"...

I have downloaded the latest release from HB for my 1197 but I haven't yet been able to test it on the water...

Does anyone have on the water confirmation that any of the new SW releases have affected the "Donut"...??

Rickie
07-07-2011, 06:38 AM
fished-out

Had my 997 on the water--donut still there at about .6 and below. However, I noticed (perhaps others have as well) that I don't lose POSITION" while going slow. In other words, the donut moves as the GPS updates in relation to the waypoint, and it's dead on in terms of direction from the point. Not sure, but I think I saw a setting where you can affect frequency of update too.
07-07-2011, 11:01 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by fished-out

Had my 997 on the water--donut still there at about .6 and below. However, I noticed (perhaps others have as well) that I don't lose POSITION" while going slow. In other words, the donut moves as the GPS updates in relation to the waypoint, and it's dead on in terms of direction from the point. Not sure, but I think I saw a setting where you can affect frequency of update too.

This movement of the actual "Donut" icon has always occured in my 1197 (from the day I bought it)....

The important thing to note here is that the actual visual movement of the "Donut" icon on the screen only happens about every 4 or 5 seconds during the operation of the chart view...

These HB units are advertised as updating GPS information 4 times PER second....

Using these 2 figures above would lend one to calculate that the HB unit is only moving the visual "Donut" icon on the screen every 16th GPS data update...

Even at the speed of 0.2mph...I can be WAY off my brushpile in 4 or 5 seconds while I'm waiting for that "Donut" to update on my screen.....

And because my unit will not tell me which way I actually moved(no directional icon)....I have to wait those 4 or 5 seconds (for my screen to refresh) to even know which way I need to move to make a TM adjustment to get back on my brushpile....

Rickie
07-08-2011, 12:05 PM
fished-out

I understand and knew that; I just noticed the update happening more frequently than I had before. And I coulda swore I set something from 4 seconds to 1 second in the update, but I'm probably imagining things!
07-08-2011, 04:18 PM
rnvinc

I still have faith HB will eventually change this.....to user selectable which would make everyone happy...

Slow trollers may be a very small group...but HB listens....albeit very quietly...

Rickie (an almost satisfied HB owner)