Originally Posted by
BamaMan
The SD card is the best way to go. #1 reason if the download to the SD card is bad you will see it when it downloads to the card, and know not to use it to update the HB. If the download is bad from PC to HB using Serial communications with the PC-cable it is to late and the HB is locked up and want work, and you have to send it back for repair.
I use the SD card on my 997 no problems. neighbor used 5 amp power supply and cable to PC and had to call HBCS to send unit back. He now uses SD card in unit in his boat
to update.
Later
BamaMan