humminbird DI

Is anyone out there really happy with their hummingbird down imaging results on any side imagining fish finder?
I have a new 998c and I'll be danged if I can get the DI to work well.
Maybe it's me, maybe it's the software that humming bird puts on the new machines, but whatever it is, this thing is not working the way I want it to. I have tried every setting I can adjust.
It sure looks great in demo mode !B-)
So if you're happy with your down imaging system please share the settings that you use and any other tips you can think of , thanks

not yet, I'm still trying to get a good pic but with so many software issues I don't think I will for some time, I will also say this that at $3000 for the 1198 SI its not worth the cost as of yet just my :twocents

my good friend has a elite 4x dsi and every time we are in his boat I want to kick myself, because his $300 unit has ten times better picture and a better screen resolution all for ten times less money, I know that my 1198 has way more options to it but I would trade all my options for his screen resolution and DI image pictures abilities

then you add to the 1198 an I-pilot link on the terrova 80lb for a grand total of $6000 spent on systems and I say I made a real big mistake ............ but as I have said when they get it all ( software ) worked out I hope it will shine like a diamond.............. I hope

is the 958 a better di pic than the 989 seeing how it has dedicated crystals just for that?

Yes to your question, i am happy wigh my HBDI. Go look at the recent post HB SI Screenshots, couldn't figure how to put a link on here or I would have. I have a 958 and a 1198, I can't see that much difference in the DI image quality. Biggest trick I know of is you need to be moving, just like the SI, 1mph will do for DI work..

Just reading reports on the different si/Di forums id have to say that the overwhelming majority are not satisfied with there Di from si. to answer your question for me i seem to be having better luck with mind. But there's just to many negative reports on the web i would think there needs to be some changes made in future humminbird units.

We should always remember that the HB "DI from SI" is a completely different technology than any "Dedicated DI" unit technology...

Even though they are both called DI..
*Each technology uses a different shaped beam...
*Each technology points those beams in a different direction thru the water column...
*Each technology uses different processing to render the DI image...

Analogy...: A "flat head screwdriver" just doesn't do a very good job of manipulating a "Phillips head screw"....even tho they are both called "screwdrivers"...

Rickie

having anything that doesn't work well should be left off the unit.

I am not satisfied with the DI from SI but I am more than staisfied with my dedicated DI units. Think I am going to try that DI on transducer on my SI unit using that switch soon.

yea, this is a real possibility for me too. whats the exact process?

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Originally Posted by brettw

yea, this is a real possibility for me too. whats the exact process?

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Read this ...

Ehrler's use of XNT-9-DI-T transducer with 1198?

Rickie

Was not at all happy with HB DI unit I had. Sold it, and went with a cheap Lowrance Elite 4 DSI, and the units do not compare IMO. The unit I have now takes no adjusting, and shows images crystal clear that are very easy to read. Could not be happier for the money.

79,
which HB did you sell?

thanks,

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Originally Posted by brettw

79,
which HB did you sell?

thanks,

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It was a while back, but if I remember right is was a 570

Had a HB 898c si for 2 years. Never liked the Di and seeing fish to the side on Si was real tough. Screen was terrible to see in sunlight.

Have a Low HDS8 now and Di is great and Si fish are Much easier to see.

...Bill

I've got a 587 di. The only thing I use it for is as confirmation that what I am seeing is fish and not something else. That said, not real happy with the Humminbird and there will be another Lowrance in my future.

Guys,
I have totally flipped my lid and bought a new HDS 7 Touch as well as my brand new 998c HDSI.
I intend on trying them both side by side, judging them best I can, keeping one, selling one.
I will document it for everyone.
EBAY !!!!!!!! no pay for 6 months, can't afford both, nor do I want them both.
I just want to settle this debate for myself.
Could be I will end up "needing" the HDS 9 Touch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or the 1198 HDSI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Locator79

It was a while back, but if I remember right is was a 570

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I don't no about the 570 but i own the 597hd/Di.ni like it.http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps9fe1d87c.jpg