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This may be a stupid question but what issues could arise from moving my Helix 9 from the console to the trolling motor while I'm fishing. Would move it back while looking for new spots. I know I would need a transducer on TM and power up front for the unit. Other than the aggravation of the move back and forth what other issues could be created?
Nothing really.
Using a Ram mount with separate bases makes this scenario not as inconvenient ...
You will also need a cable collector at each station ...
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Rickie
I would get a new mount with the cable collector along with a new transducer for TM. I'm also looking at the MEGA 360. Don't think I can afford another unit up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Is your 9 mega a G3N plus either DI or SI as the Mega 360 can only be plugged into the transducer port of a G3N DI+ or SI+ unit?
I do it all the time with my Helix 8 MEGA SI+/MEGA DI+. Only gripe I have is that I have I-Pilot LINK, so I have to plug and unplug that data cable a certain way if I want to use it at either station.....I could always add an Ethernet switch box and not have to plug and unplug that cord, but that's an extra $200 I don't want to spend right now.
Keep checking bbc electronics forum as you might pick up a good used Ethernet box cheap as they pop up to be sold all the time as well as cables.
Electronics. All you have to do is sign up and be sure to fill out your profile to purchase or sell as well as communicate.
Pee on BBC and the great "Al" who runs it. Ha!Quote:
Originally Posted by cevans
pay retail then when your ready if ever to network. I was just giving you a option to take advantage of. :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by artcarney_agr
I put in a switch box on my boat and cables. I feel that it was well worth the time and money.
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Far better places than BBC, Al is a Canadian who doesn't like the way we do things in the USA but has no problem collecting USA dollars, ha! BBC is NOT an option for me. To each his own though.Quote:
Originally Posted by cevans
I do all the time. 2 transducers 2 power cords and 2 ram mounts. Simple. Just be careful not to drop it. DOn't float well.
Iron man ,Did you finish your setup?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ironman
I'm thinking the same.
I did get some advice from another forum:
Be extra careful plugging/unplugging cables into the back of the unit so you don't bend any pins. Also make sure the cable collector (if you use one) is fully latched, otherwise you risk breaking off one of the relatively weak tabs on the back of the Helix that it latches onto. Support the transducer/power/ethernet cables near the plugs by using big rubbery twist ties (Home Depot) or Velcro tape on the gimbal mount (or wherever) so there's no cable stress transferred to the plugs or cable collector.
That kind of concerns me
Wasn't going to work. My Mega is not compatible with the Mega 360.
I have an ethernet switch johnny ray mounts and the hbird quick connects make it easy
Thanks I will check intoQuote:
Originally Posted by Jcogburn