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I'm looking to you experts for a little help. I'm thinking about a new 899 or the HELIX 7 and I'm not sure of the better value. Both unit seem to perform about the same from what I read, but that doesn't tell the real world. I need information from the guy that gets out and fish and not some marketing booklet, so if any of you guy's can give me a little help on how I can best spend my money I sure would appreciate it. And thanks ahead for any help you may offer.
I reccomend waiting on the new Helix 9 it will be networkable.
Between the 2 you mentioned the 899 because of being able to network. I agree with crappielimits good things are coming from Humminbird in the next few months.
I have the 899 and my buddy has the helix 7. To me they are the same unit for everyday fishing. Except for the preset buttons on the 899. Now that I have used both I would've still paid the extra for the 899. And like said above its networkable
899ci HD SI ...:
*Networkable
*3 preset keys
*2 SD Card slots
*Navionics Platinum compatible
*AS GPS HS antenna supported
*Can utilize the added 800kHz SI frequency with the upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T
HELIX 7 ... :
*Stand alone
*Brighter nit screen
*No preset keys
*1 SD Card slot
*Navionics Platinum not supported
*AS GPS HS antenna not supported
*Can use the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T for better 455kHz SI but cannot utilize the 800kHz frequency capability of the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T
Rickie
Does the Helix 9 have 800khz capability with the upgraded xducer??
see Ricky's post right before yours last lineQuote:
Originally Posted by jimp
My list above is regarding the HELIX 7 (which does not have the 800kHz capability) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
I am searching for the answer to jimp's question if the HELIX 9 has the 800kHz capability ...
Rickie
Doug has clarified that the HELIX 9 SI does indeed have the 800kHz capability with the upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T xducer ...Quote:
Originally Posted by jimp
Rickie
Rickie, are you saying that I need to upgrade to the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T transducer if I purchase the 899 unit? I'm new at this, so all of this is greek to me.
Thanks for all the help.
John
Thanks for the info/clarification Rickie.
From Rickie's list/comment, I would say yes you need to upgrade to the HD xducer. HB has a "swap" out program, send in the NEW/UNUSED original xducer and some $, and you get the HD one. LOL
Just to add a little to jimp's recommendation ...
The 899ci HD SI and the HELIX 9 SI both come with the XNT 9 SI 180 T Compact SI xducer (83kHz/200kHz 2d and 455kHz SI/DI) ...
Both units are eligible for the HB xducer exchange program ... Which will give the units capability of 83kHz/200kHz 2d and 455kHz/800kHz SI/DI ...
What should I do if I need a transducer other than the transom mount included in the box of my Humminbird unit?
The xducer hardware package must be unopened to be eligible ...
Is it worth the upgrade ...?? See for yourself ...
HD vs Compact transducer
Rickie