Which Bird 858,898, or 998 ???

I have a terrova i-pilot already and a HB 570. Its ok but I want to upgrade the sonar. I plan on getting the i-link set up for myself at Christmas or if it happens to go on sale . I fish for bass,crappie, walleye, and catfish. My main goal is to locate structure, points, ridges and breaks, and be able to find them again. So those of you that have any of the 800 or 900 series Birds if you had the option which would you go with.
I should mention I want the side imaging and I plan on mounting the transducer on the TM. Thanks to the thread on this site. Okay Thanks in advance for the info:biggrin.

I have 858 and 998. You said you want SI so that rules out the 858. With that said 998 is the way to go.....

OK Thanks I'm leaning that way

I have a 898 and love it. Would love a 998 or 1198. Bigger the screen the better.

are you using it on the TM or at the console ? If at the console what are you using up front ?

898 at console and 858 on TM. Will be networking the 2 units together as soon as the switch arrives.

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Originally Posted by hotrodsrx

898 at console and 858 on TM. Will be networking the 2 units together as soon as the switch arrives.

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I'm curious....:dono

Is there a specific reason you're installing a switch instead of just a simple Ethernet cable...??

Rickie

Why even connect them. The 858 will not side scan and the point of having a transducer on the TM is to pinpoint stuff right underneath you

Want to share waypoints between the units, share Lakemaster maps and hook up my I-Pilot link.

Maybe I don't need it. THought I did though.

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Maybe I don't need it. THought I did though.

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2 HB Ethernet compatible units (2 device network) can use just a simple Ethernet cable ..(I think the 798 requires an adapter cable)...

2 HB units + iLink will require the 5 port Ethernet hub...(3 device network)..

Which switch do you have ordered...??
What was your idea to accomplish with the ordered switch...??

Rickie

My terminology isn't right. I have the 5 port ethernet hub ordered.

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Originally Posted by hotrodsrx

My terminology isn't right. I have the 5 port ethernet hub ordered.

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That answers that question...

You're going in the right direction....you will need the hub for 2 units and the iLink...

:ThumbsUp

Rickie

Your terminology is correct: we call it a "switch" though i do not know why. To me it is an Ethernet Hub, just like the Ethernet hubs I use at my house.
Don't forget that you will need two of teh Ethernet Connection Cables: one to connect each unit to the Ethernet Switch (the i-Pilot Link comes with is own connection cable).