I've always thought that Humminbird had the best side images, now after their latest updates I think the images are even better!!!
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I've always thought that Humminbird had the best side images, now after their latest updates I think the images are even better!!!
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I just got my gen 2 back yesterday, trying it out tomorrow. Hope mine is as good as that
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Nice. What unit are you using?
Was worried because of several negative posts so have held off. I would trust your judgement so I guess I will go ahead and do it on my Gen 2 Helix 10 Mega everything. What do you think, Roy?
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This is from my Helix Mega 10 G2N.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poorman
[QUOTE=dhaire;3884159]Was worried because of several negative posts so have held off. I would trust your judgement so I guess I will go ahead and do it on my Gen 2 Helix 10 Mega everything. What do you think, Roy?
I went ahead and did both of my Helix G2N units. I think the SI is better but for the first time I'm getting some interference from my big motor when idling above 8mph. I didn't try to adjust the DI image yet. I'm waiting to install a new Y connector cable to my Helix Mega 10 G2N unit in order to use a lowQ 2d transducer that I have, this is really the reason I did the update, usually I only update when they add something I want.
Friggin awesome pics Roy and been waiting on Humminbird to do a better update. As the old saying goes, all good things comes to those that wait! :cheers2 I will update my units ASAP!
I would love for Rickie to chime in on his opinion about the update. Rickie, Gen 2 Helix 10, Chirp, Mega, SI, etc. What do you know about the update? I really value your opinion.
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Reports for 2.110 are mostly positive ... with a small caveat in that 360 imaging Sensitivity is somewhat different from previous versions ...
New update are out
Rickie
I have been skeered to update mine since about 1.6something. You guys think I’d be safe to update to the new one?
My DI is terrible now. I’ll try to get some pics this weekend. Can’t see anything on it now.
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I have a few of the last software updates stored on computer for the helix 9 SI g2n and 10 DI g2n to revert back to if this newest update were to give you fits, but from what I read on BBC and Roy’s posting, we been waiting on a decient update and this seems to be it. I never get rid of a update once I have downloaded it and keep backup copies of my updates. Just a FYI if needed. Just be sure to follow instructions to do update as per Humminbird.Quote:
Originally Posted by FurFlyin
Are you saying that Helix G2 units can now use a y cable and transducer switch for 2 transducers? I was told by HB that you could not do that with chirp. Or am i not understanding your y cable comment?
-rog
[QUOTE=Roy;3884165]Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
[QUOTE=Roger C;3887373]Are you saying that Helix G2 units can now use a y cable and transducer switch for 2 transducers? I was told by HB that you could not do that with chirp. Or am i not understanding your y cable comment?
-rog
Yes I'm using 2 transducers via y cable on my Helix 10 Mega G2N. No transducer switch, HB added a new selection under the transducer selection setting that allow this.
It's labeled "built-in HW+MSI". So I'm getting SI/DI from 1 transducer and lowQ 2d front another transducer. This option was not available until this latest update 2.110.
[QUOTE=Roger C;3887373]Are you saying that Helix G2 units can now use a y cable and transducer switch for 2 transducers? I was told by HB that you could not do that with chirp. Or am i not understanding your y cable comment?
-rog
Roy is not using a transducer "switch" .... it depends on what 2 transducers you are talking about.
This is the same type of setup HB has always used so a seperate 2D transducer can be used to obtain better high speed 2D readings than can be obtained from the SI transducer. The 2D always comes from the 2D transducer that has the Y cable connected to it. It can be a skimmer on the transom or a shoot thru type 2D transducer.
The only difference here is that the recent software update for the MSI G2N now allows a setting to utilize a Low Q 2D transducer which previously only worked on the G3N units.
What he said :)
I am able to use my Mega DI/2d transducer using the y cable but just using the 2d element. This is proably not the way HB intended for this to be used but it works for me and I didn't have to buy a seperate lowQ transducer.
Anyone know if the Y cable setup will work with the Terrova 2D transducer?
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[QUOTE=slowhand;3887625]Anyone know if the Y cable setup will work with the Terrova 2D transducer?
I really have no idea but I'm curious why you would want to hook one up that way as any other transducer you would be hooking it to would already have a 2d element along with si/di or di.
I have a new Helix 10 G2N chirp mega Si that I will be mounting this weekend to the transom of my stick steer boat.
My thinking...
That will let me see what I just went over.
I am also awaiting restocking of the Terrova TM that comes with a 2d transducer built in. I am not buying the TM because of the transducer, but it comes with the package.
If I could utilize that transducer I could see what's under me, and keep me, at the front of the boat, in my perfered position to the structure.
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Yes the M 9 SIDB Y cable will allow getting 2d from the US2 ...Quote:
Originally Posted by slowhand
Do not change the Connected Transducer selection under the Sonar tab for the G2N ... (The head unit doesn't even recognize the Y cable and separate US2 is connected) ...
If the 2d is unsatisfactory with the US2 - experiment with changing the 2d CHIRP sweep or the turning off the 2d CHIRP in the CHIRP Configuration Menu under the Setup tab ...
Rickie
Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
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I finally got mine back to “normal “ today on di after the update. I had to restore defaults and then start over with my settings. I can’t tell any difference to be honest.
Helix 10 gen3 networked to a 999cihdsi.
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Be sure to go into the CHIRP Configuration Menu under the Setup tab and open the CHIRP sweep frequency as wide as possible (default is less than maximum sweep range) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by tcounty
Rickie
Thanks, Rickie, I certainly would have missed that. Roy, I did download the update and installed in my Helix 10. Wish I had written down my settings before going to default. It is a slow process to try to remember which views I care about to include combinations. I will say DI and SI seem to sparkle with clarity.
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How wide should it be?Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
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Open the sweep range are much as possible on all three (2d/DI/SI) ... (I don't have that series to verify actual numbers) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by tcounty
Rickie