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I just got a 997 to go along on the front of my boat it had a sticker on the front of box saying updated to 50 channel gps reciever or something like that is this the new antenna that is accurate to a meter?? I have the 1197 at the wheel and love it I understand the gps and can find anything I mark with it but know that the new gps technology coming will be far better keep up the good work
The 50 channel gps receiver will give you a better acquisition time.
Will this receiver be available to the rest of us with the slow units in the near future?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird
How do I get one of these ant?
It will for 200 bucks. It has a fast satellite acquisition time, based on the info from the UBlox chip set data sheets. Of course, there are only 30-31 satellites in the gps constellation. Probably only see about 5-10 0f these visible in the sky at any given time. The UBlox chipset uses multiple same satellite inputs for more finite signal reception and integration.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockmike
I read the spec sheet on the UBlox gps chipset Humminbird is using. It sounds good.
This new receiver want do crap for the slow response. Slow response is the result of time mismanagement in the unit program. Only be fixed with program changes.
This turning off this function or that function to improve unit response is absolute bull.
I await the "fix" so I can use the trolling grid, which will not function properly without a good gps response.
I am waiting in line like the rest of the users for a fix........
I would like to think that spending $3000 in the last year on HB elec. would get me one free, i doubt it though.
Unit is free. Shipping and handling 225.00...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DTG
Cane Pole i sent you a pm, did you recieve it?
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Originally Posted by reggis
nope...my box wuz full. I emptied it. Send it again if you don't mind.
From the OOPS Department:
As per HB they have two new antennas for 2009
A.) The 50 channel ant/receiver that is being packaged with 7,9, & 1100 units-This receiver is accurate to 2.5 meters, If I remember right the ant/receiver that came with our 997 units is accurate to 3 meters. So U have gained 6 inches…….This item if bought separately will retail for $149.00
B.) The new Hi-accuracy position receiver that is accurate to within ONE meter, This item will retail for $199.99
Hope this clears it up alittle—Tooooo much HOGWASH & HORSEFEATHERS Flying around, U all just listen to Cane Pole he will never mislead U.
The more I have used my units, the more I appreciate what CP is saying. I just hope it can be improved with a software update.
.5 meter = 19.7 inchesQuote:
Originally Posted by jaxsprat
Ya, thought about that later, thanks for correction.Quote:
5 meter = 19.7 inches
As far as I am concerned all the technicians at Humminbird put together,Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxsprat
Don't have half the knowledge or brains that Canepole has!
Here is the chipset info. Read the last paragraph. Disclaimer about accuracy from the chip set manufacturer.
It is what HB does with this info from the chipset that counts.
http://www.u-blox.com/products/Produ...5-X-06042).pdf
Oh well, get over it. I simply do not think that everything that CP says is gospel, but if you do then more power to you. No doubt he is smart, I have never questioned that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
So, you have yourself a good afternoon there "HOSS"!:D:D:D
Looks like we got another one deleting posts so we can't see what was said. What Canepole says may not be gospel but it may of well been one of the books that didn't make into the good book. :D He is prone to error like anyone but when you have built rockets for a living your prone to check your facts before you buckle up. ;) It may serve you well to listen more and post less.
Good day,
The Hound
dang i cant leave you kids alone for a minute,wiskers, crappiehound,canepole, lets just go whooop somebody all this dang reading making me tired.. and for the record that ole cane pole feller is purty dang smart, he has probally forgotten more in his life then most of us will ever learn...
at least cane is not causing trouble and trying to help people,not here just wasting hot air like some people hoss
No need for a whoop'n just a little "think before you speak". I don't know what was said because it was DELETED before I could read it but I haven't seen Wiskers get worked up about much so it must have been something. I can hear the guys sarcasm through his last post.
Maybe he had a bad day! :)
The Hound
yeah, im just stirring the pot lol i havent ever seen wiskers wired up like that either, i been coming here for years getting good info from that ole fart (canepole)
No problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxsprat
I am literally a rocket scientist and like folks to have accurate data on which to base their conclusions.
You know...we are blessed with some very talented people here at crappie.com. PanMan isn't too shaby himself. I like it when we can ask questions in house and get no bull answers. That's what makes this site so great.
My apologies Crappie George for for my part in hijacking your thread.
The Hound
Maybe someone should go back to the Title of this thread and re-read it. Then scan down to see who and how quickly it turned into another whiny thread.
Give someone else have their say. I'm pretty sure that we have the "I'm mad about my slow GPS idea" covered. I'm not that smart, but I can read and I am pretty sure I am not a Humminbird employee.
Hijacking someone else thread for your own personal bit@% session is uncalled for. I would think that a sticky thread at the top and about 40 of all the threads here would suffice.
Dayton
In an attempt to set things straight let me please try to clarify.
Yesterday I read the post from Jaxsprat where he made the statement "that you can't go wrong listening to Cane Pole, that he won't mislead you". I thought that was kind of funny so I quoted him in a post and only put in three of the "eek" (:eek:) faces. I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING SARCASTIC! Well, I thought better of it and decided that that was not appropriate so I deleted the post. In the meantime Wiskers must have seen it and came back with his post. I have obviously ruffled a few feathers, for that I do apologize.
From here on I will not join in on the HB debate.
So, Wiskers, Cane Pole, Jaxsprat, et all - Sorry.
Have a great day and go catch some fish!
Ranger,
1. I did go back and read the thread and Canepole was explaining the difference between slow acquisition and slow response time. Fixing the slow acquis. doesn't do anything for slow response(there is a difference). Once again, somebody asked a question for which he knew the answer.
2. As far as whining goes, you may need to go look that word up in the ole' Webster's Dictionary. Whining is not an appropriate word to describe a man who goes out and buys a 2-$3,000.00 unit and it does not work as advertised.
3. So basically everyone has said let's drop it, this is silly and then you come busting in wanting to stir it up again with your bad language. Just let it DIE!
Most people have posted something that in hindsight they probably regret. Admittedly, I have done the same.
RappRunner, if your big enough to say hey, "messed up guys", then that's good enough for me. You don't need to run off and not be apart of the HB forums. Everyone has different experiences and that's what this board needs. Everyone talking about problems they have encountered and how to best fix them.
Now can we get back to talking about what matters or are we going to banter back and forth?
The Hound
Rapper,
I get a little "pissy" myself sometimes. I hold no grudges. I am just an outspoken, opinionated old man.
Tom
I totally agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieHound
I have personally communicated thru PM (that he initiated so I gotta give him the credit) with Raprunner and would like to publicly appoligize for my "shoot from the hip" response.
No ill will here. He's obviously a man of character, judging from his previous post and the PM.
Like I told him. Some of my best friends are people I've butted heads with.
GREAT! We are all one big happy family again! :D:D:D
The Hound
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Originally Posted by CrappieHound
Yeah, when's the wedding? LOL.
Wannabe...
I didn't know how you were going to fit in here but I was sure you would find a way. Thanks for your input Wannabe. LOL!
The Hound