NEW - Humminbird Units just announced - Details below !

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11-07-2018, 04:57 PM
bb no longer in business

NEW - Humminbird Units just announced - Details below !

New! MEGA Imaging+
Extends the MEGA Imaging range by 60%!
• Unlocks more fish & structure with 20% more detail than MEGA!

• MEGA Side Imaging+
- 200’ each side (vs. 125’)
- 400’ side-to-side (vs. 250’)

• MEGA Down Imaging+
- 200’ deep (vs. 125’)

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New! Dual Spectrum CHIRP

• Dual Spectrum CHIRP is provided by a new
High Wide Low-Q CHIRP transducer
• Offers benefits for anglers:
1. Improved target separation
• Differentiate between two targets
• Identify fish sitting right off the bottom
2. Outstanding fish arches due to 42 degree beam
• All new 2019 transducers come with
Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducers
- ICE HELIX already has it
• Compatibility
- Many existing products can read Dual Spectrum CHIRP
• Helix 5 & 7 CHIRP G2 models
• All Helix 9, 10 & 12 models
• All Solix

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• New! Dual Spectrum CHIRP and MEGA Imaging+ Transducers
- New 2D Transducers are backwards compatible w/Helix CHIRP G2/G2N and SOLIX G1 models
- Current XNT / MXNT Transom Mounting Brackets are forwards compatible
- Current XM Transom Mounting Bracket piece that attaches to the boat is forwards compatible

New! Transducers
Transom Mount Transducers
Item # Model Compatibility / Description
710274-1 XNT 9 HW T HELIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710295-1 XNT 9 HW MDI 75 T HELIX 7/8 MEGA DI, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710280-1 XM 9 HW MDI T HELIX - MEGA DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710297-1 XNT 9 HW MSI 150 T HELIX 7 MEGA, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710282-1 XM 9 HW MSI T HELIX - MEGA SI+/DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710285-1 XNT 14 HW T SOLIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710290-1 XM 14 HW MDI T SOLIX - MEGA DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710292-1 XM 14 HW MSI T SOLIX - MEGA SI+/DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp

In-Hull Transducers
Item # Model Compatibility / Description
710276-1 XP 9 HW T HELIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710275-1 XP 9 HW HELIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP
710287-1 XP 14 HW T SOLIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710286-1 XP 14 HW SOLIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP

Trolling Motor Transducer
Item # Model Compatibility / Description
710277-1 XTM 9 HW T HELIX Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710296-1 XTM 9 HW MDI 75 T HELIX 7/8 MEGA DI, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710281-1 XTM 9 HW MDI T HELIX - MEGA DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710298-1 XTM 9 HW MSI 150 T HELIX 7 MEGA, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710283-1 XTM 9 HW MSI T HELIX - MEGA SI+/DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710288-1 XTM 14 HW T SOLIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710291-1 XTM 14 HW MDI T SOLIX - MEGA DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp

Portable Transducer
Item # Model Compatibility / Description
710278-1 XPT 9 HW T HELIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp

Plastic Thru Hull Transducers
Item # Model Compatibility / Description
710279-1 XPTH 9 HW T HELIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710284-1 XPTH 9 HW MSI T HELIX - MEGA SI+/DI+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp
710289-1 XPTH 14 HW T SOLIX - Dual Spectrum CHIRP w/temp

New! Units
ALL NEW HELIX MODELS
• HELIX 7 G3 G3N
• HELIX 8 G3N
• HELIX 9 G3N
• HELIX 10 G3N
• HELIX 12 G3N

ALL NEW SOLIX MODELS
• SOLIX 10 G2
• SOLIX 12 G2
• SOLIX 15 G2

New! HELIX 7 SERIES G3
• MEGA Imaging now available
• Helix 7 CHIRP GPS G3
- MRP $499.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3
- MRP $549.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3 NAV+
- Navionics+ Plus North America MSD electronic chart $199 value
- MRP $599.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3
- MRP $699.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3 NAV+
- Navionics+ Plus North America MSD electronic chart $199 value
- MRP $749.99
• Available November 2018 - One year Warranty

New! HELIX 7 SERIES G3N
• MEGA Imaging now available
• Networking; Can view MEGA+ from other models
• Helix 7 CHIRP GPS G3N
- MRP $549.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N CHO
- No transducer, compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $549.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N
- MRP $599.99
• Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N
- MRP $799.99
• Available November 2018
• One year warranty

New! HELIX 8 SERIES G3N
• New model
- Built in new HELIX 9 housing
• Helix 8 CHIRP GPS G3N
- MRP $699.99
• Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N CHO
- No transducer
- Compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $799.99
• Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N
- MRP $899.99
• Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $1,199.99
• Available December 2018
• Two year warranty

New! HELIX 9 SERIES G3N
• New housing
- Smaller footprint right-sized for 9” screen
• Helix 9 CHIRP GPS G3N
- MRP $899.99
• Helix 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N CHO
- No transducer, compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $999.99
• Helix 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $1,099.99
• Helix 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $1,499.99
• Available December 2018
• Two year warranty

New! HELIX 10 SERIES G3N
• Helix 10 CHIRP GPS G3N
- MRP $1,199.99
• Helix 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N CHO
- No transducer, compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $1,299.99
• Helix 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $1,399.99
• Helix 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $1,999.99
• Available November 2018
• Two year warranty

New! HELIX 12 SERIES G3N
• Helix 12 CHIRP GPS G3N
- MRP $1,899.99
• Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N CHO
- No transducer, compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $1,999.99
• Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $2,099.99
• Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N
- MRP $2,499.99
• Available November 2018
• Two year warranty

New! SOLIX 10 SERIES G2
• Wi-Fi for future communication protocols
• New UI features (Solix G1 via software update)
- Side Bar / Widgets
- Home Screen

• SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
- No transducer, is compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
- MRP $2,199.99
• SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
- MRP $2,499.99
• Available January 2019
• Two year warranty

New! SOLIX 12 & 15 SERIES G2
• Wi-Fi for future communication protocols
• New UI features (Solix G1 via software update)
- Side Bar / Widgets
- Home Screen
• “CHO” base models
- No transducer, compatible with Minn Kota Built-in MEGA DI
• SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
- MRP $2,599.99
• SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
- MRP $3,099.99
• SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ G2 CHO
- MRP $3,199.99
• SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2
- MRP $3,699.99
• Available January 2019
• Two year warranty
11-07-2018, 10:24 PM
gotta_fish

Somebody tell us more
11-08-2018, 08:52 AM
bb no longer in business

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta_fish

Somebody tell us more

What questions do you have ? If I don't know the answer , I will find out. Here are some G3N screenshots provided by a HB field tester. He stated he did not spend any time adjusting the 2D sonar but focused on Di..... Brian

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11-08-2018, 09:11 AM
Roy

Great looking images for those depths. Really hoping this new transducer is compatible with my Mega G2N unit.
Really think the new lowQ 2d transducer really improves the 2d images. I have one on my new Mega DI unit.
11-08-2018, 09:15 AM
Northforker

Wow, lots of choices!
11-08-2018, 09:22 AM
bb no longer in business

Roy,
Unfortunately, only the new 2D Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducers are back-ward compatible. Not the new MEGA MDI / MSI transducers.
Brian
11-08-2018, 02:22 PM
Roy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian@BBGmarine

Roy,
Unfortunately, only the new 2D Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducers are back-ward compatible. Not the new MEGA MDI / MSI transducers.
Brian

Thanks Brian.
Boo, hiss, boo to Humminbird. Basically making you spend $2,000 instead of $400 if you want their new transducer. Lowrance made their current Carbon models compatible with their latest improvements without having to buy a whole new system. Shame on Humminbird, decisions like this have a way of biting you in the long run. I understand some things are not backward compatible and new stuff is obsolete by the time you get it home but this is basically a new transducer.
11-08-2018, 02:45 PM
bb no longer in business

Yes sir....I kinda think Humminbird will get the message eventually and offer an upgrade for current units. Brian
11-08-2018, 04:19 PM
cevans

Jeeze great pics and glad I don’t have to fish at those depths. The clarity is awesome! :ThumbsUp
11-08-2018, 07:58 PM
Nutbush

Do the new updated transducers come with the 8 and 9?

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11-08-2018, 08:22 PM
brjohnson429

Will the new G3N network with a G2N? If so are there any limitations?

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11-08-2018, 08:39 PM
Redge

Any new 360 info Brian?

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11-08-2018, 08:48 PM
cevans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutbush

Do the new updated transducers come with the 8 and 9?

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yes! And so will the 7 when it’s released.
11-08-2018, 08:50 PM
cevans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redge

Any new 360 info Brian?

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i emailed Brian, and “he has not heard of any updates or changes for 360 so far”, was his reply to me. I was kind of hoping they might update it as they are out of stock on Hummingbird’s website so it’s anybody’s guess right now.
11-08-2018, 09:20 PM
Redge

I wish HB was better at communicating!

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11-08-2018, 10:04 PM
BeerRun

Quote:

Originally Posted by brjohnson429

Will the new G3N network with a G2N? If so are there any limitations?

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yes, just have to make the Gen 3 unit the primary unit to get the mega + capabilities
11-09-2018, 06:31 AM
bb no longer in business

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redge

Any new 360 info Brian?

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The 360 is not changing at this point. In order to fit all the crystals needed for the MEGA type imaging, that round housing for the transducer would be HUGE . But as technology changes and improves, maybe in the future it will be possible. Brian
11-09-2018, 06:49 AM
Redge

NEW - Humminbird Units just announced - Details below !

Okay maybe I wasn’t direct enough, is HB coming out with anything to compete with live scope from Garmin.
Or has HB made all of its new product announcements for this quarter?

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11-09-2018, 06:56 AM
bb no longer in business

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redge

Okay maybe I wasn’t direct enough, is HB coming out with anything to compete with live scope from Garmin.
Or has HB made all of its new product announcements for this quarter?

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Let me say this, we didn't even know about the details of the Gen3 Helix and Gen2 Solix until a couple of weeks ago so if Humminbird is planning a "Livescope" type transducer, we won't hear about it until product launch. J/O is great about keeping secrets...unlike some of the other brands . ; )
11-09-2018, 07:48 AM
Mike1234

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian@BBGmarine

Let me say this, we didn't even know about the details of the Gen3 Helix and Gen2 Solix until a couple of weeks ago so if Humminbird is planning a "Livescope" type transducer, we won't hear about it until product launch. J/O is great about keeping secrets...unlike some of the other brands . ; )

Ya but that can bite them in the back side if someone is wanting a new set up with livescope and Humminbird isn’t acting like there going to have something like it customers may go somewhere else.

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11-09-2018, 08:48 AM
Dirt track

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

Ya but that can bite them in the back side if someone is wanting a new set up with livescope and Humminbird isn’t acting like there going to have something like it customers may go somewhere else.

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I’m currently in the decision you are referring to. I have (3) Mega 9’s but after fishing with a friend with livescope, I have been shopping for one myself. I’ve been holding off buying one to see if HB was coming out with anything compatible with the units I already have but I’m getting impatient.

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11-09-2018, 09:13 AM
Redge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

Ya but that can bite them in the back side if someone is wanting a new set up with livescope and Humminbird isn’t acting like there going to have something like it customers may go somewhere else.

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X2! That’s my viewpoint exactly.

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11-10-2018, 08:01 AM
Blackjeepjk

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeerRun

yes, just have to make the Gen 3 unit the primary unit to get the mega + capabilities

Well darn. I said I was done. Now I'll have to upgrade again
12-19-2018, 04:09 PM
cjones

If you only use the side and down imaging out to 100' feet max is the gen3 any better than gen2?

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12-19-2018, 09:33 PM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjones

If you only use the side and down imaging out to 100' feet max is the gen3 any better than gen2?

There's not many real user reports out yet on the G3 units yet ...

We just don't know yet ...

Rickie
12-20-2018, 12:37 AM
Lonnie84

Pretty pictures but I want to SEE FISH!!!

I mean really did HB forget what they were supposed to be looking for or do these things "PING" so loud that they scared them all off????

I know it's deep water pics too show off what it can do but how many anglers really fish that deep??? I don't think so!

I will give HB this season since I need to save money anyway, but next year if they do not have a "LiveScope" version it's hello Garmin.
12-20-2018, 08:18 AM
Roy

HB is great for finding fish, not just pretty pictures. The best side images on the market hands down. If you can't see and find fish using HB side image then I doubt any other name brand unit will help. HB down image is very good as well. I can ride over a brush pile and count individual fish and with a little practice determine their size.

Now Garmin Livescope is a diffrent animal. I think it looks like it could be a very useful tool for seeing live images of fish while you fish for them.
I have not seen any images other than Livescope from Garmin that even come close to what HB has.

Both are great tools but you really need to spend time on the water with any unit to really learn how to get the most from it.
12-20-2018, 04:49 PM
BeerRun

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here some fish. Stripers that I never would have seen without SI. left side is blocked by the lower unit

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12-20-2018, 04:56 PM
JPSchneid

I see crappie .....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4843/...508f74a1_o.jpg
02-05-2019, 05:42 PM
Plimbob

I am a noob on this stuff as I still use a 10 year old Lowrance. However, I am strongly looking at the HB Helix 7 DI as a replacement.

What HB unit is the above image from?

Thank, Tim
02-05-2019, 06:26 PM
JPSchneid

Humminbird Solix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS (G1 with a display resolution of 1280x800). The new Solix MEGA+ G2 models are hitting the market now

The new HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N is MEGA (not MEGA+). Display resolution is 800x480

https://www.humminbird.com/news/arti...neration-helix