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There has been a lot of discussion lately on HB updates. What is the feeling regarding them? Is there one version that seems to be the best? I'm getting a used 798 ci SI unit, and I think it has 5.84 (?) on it. Is that version good enough, or should I try for a higher version? From what I've read, no one seems to like the latest version and even back a few versions from there.
thanks
I have the 798 si with the latest update (don't know the number). I think the problems are with the updates on the larger units.
I guess when I read those posts, I didn't make the connection that they were all for the bigger units
Hey Vic...
We are working on a bad pixelation issue in this guy's 798...running 6.610..
Bad unit or bad settings?
Rickie
I have tried 6.25 6.60 6.61 6.64 on a 798HD. So far 6.25 has produced better 2D images. I played with 6.64 all day Sunday, using 2D with only 200khz wasn't to bad but when I switched to 200/83 it became very pixelated. Also had a couple glitches where the unit would change views for no reason, and at one time I lost all DI/SI views all together. One good thing about the updates they are easy to go back and forth I see no reason not to try them.
When I go to hb.com my latest update (798si) is 6.35. I just assumed that these highest numbers were for the larger units with 800 mh. Much of this is too deep for me.
LOL....me too Ricky. I just want to turn the thing on and go fishing!
Vic...if you're not going to be getting 360, AS GPS HS, or iLink...I really don't think any of the newer versions would be worth trying...
I would test the used unit as is ...and if there's no anomalies in the operation...just wait until HB gets these updates sorted out...
Rickie
My thought exactly....if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I should have it in the water this week for a test driveQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
This has been going on for an awful long time. I'm surprised they haven't resolved this issue yet. Stuff happens though.
I'm surprised too Mike...Quote:
Originally Posted by mduncan62
I bet this one has been very difficult to track down because of some good reports of actual better operation with the new versions...
Rickie
I'd say it's paramount that the next update is not problematic.
yep my I-pilot*link is hinkey while running anything over ver 6.4 software on my 1198c SI .......... but as someone said they will work it out
I know this doesn't pertain to the updates for the SI units, but I have been waiting forever for them to release version 6.300 for my 728 so I can use my AS GRP puck that I bought a while back. It's been on 6.250 since March 2012 I believe. They stopped selling the ASGR50 so you were forced to purchase the ASGRP but then they don't release the needed required software so that it is actually useable. I've been asking about when this update is supposed to be released for the past 6 months and it's always 4-6 weeks. Well guess what, it still ain't out and I am sure if I called again I would get the 4-6 weeks answer again.
They must be too busy to trying to patch their crummy software updates for the guys with the high dollar units to worry about supporting the low end units even though they say on their site they are supported. All I want is to be able to mark a stinking way point and not have to go drop a bunch of money on a different unit just to be able to do so when what I have is "supposed" to work according to them.
Maybe just get a used AS GR50...Quote:
Originally Posted by st041986
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=50880666278
Rickie
I could do that but then I would be stuck with my new ASGRP that I would have to sell to recoup some cost. I'd be lucky to sell it for what that used ASGR50 is going for. Hopefully they get the update I need released soon like they have been saying. It seems silly they release new udpates for the SI units every few weeks but can't release an update that makes my unit work with the newest gps puck which they list as compatible. It's false advertising and it's been that way for a long time! It has been over a year since the last software update for my unit and they stopped selling the ASGR50 puck a while back.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Are one of these GPS pucks better than another or are they just better for a particular FF? After reading these posts I had to go look as to which I had. The 998SI in front has a AS GR50 while the 858 HD DI has one that only rprecisionescion gps module" on the top.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
The ASGRP replaced the ASGR50. As long as you have a graph that has software version 6.300 or newer, you can use either one. I don't think there is any performance difference between them. For some reason they changed some circuitry in the 50 channel puck and changed the model and it also requires a 6.300+ software to be recognized.
I have a extra ASGR50 I will trade you if that would help you out.Quote:
Originally Posted by st041986
Sent you a PM. :cheers2Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenwing
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Originally Posted by Greenwing
This is Slab's vision in action...:HandsClappingQuote:
Originally Posted by st041986
Crappie fisherpeople helping crappie fisherpeople...
Rickie
I was told by HB CS that there would not be any more updates on these older units.
Which older units?Quote:
Originally Posted by BamaMan
If that's true, they sure are going to piss off a bunch of folks with that move. Hopefully it's not true.
Maybe he's referring to the smaller, non-hd models like mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by mduncan62
My machines are 3-5 yrs old, they don't owe you a lot after 5 years IMO. :D
Good to know though...
I'm not sure we "know."