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    I got horrendous interference when trying to run...

    I got horrendous interference when trying to run my 93 Plus off the trolling motor battery. Works fine on the regular motor battery though, even when the big motor is running. And these units have...
  2. The Livescope beam is subject to the same...

    The Livescope beam is subject to the same beam-shaping as radar for example. The lobe shape will be similar to the diagram. The actual beam width expands of course, but the RETURN is what matters...
  3. Thread: 93SV GPS Accuracy

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    Not only possible, but I saw it. My fishing...

    Not only possible, but I saw it.

    My fishing buddy ran a test yesterday after getting his EchoMap 93. He has Humminbird units on his boat at present so went out in his yard and cranked the units...
  4. Thread: 93SV GPS Accuracy

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    Because over a decade ago I was getting 3 feet...

    Because over a decade ago I was getting 3 feet from Humminbird and Sytech equipment.



    You obviously don't have one. It tells you.

    Tom
  5. Thread: 93SV GPS Accuracy

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    93SV GPS Accuracy

    My Garmin EchoMap 93SV is getting a really constant GPS location accuracy of 9.84 feet. This is EXTREMELY poor. This is with the thing hitting a dozen satellites plus and with WAAS turned on,...
  6. Why would you get smacked? My fishing buddy...

    Why would you get smacked?

    My fishing buddy Don worked for the county school system and had a LOT of experience with stuff like this, as well as all the tools. he would have been able to do the...
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    What's your budget? Whatever you decide on,...

    What's your budget?
    Whatever you decide on, call Brian and get the best price and service. BBG Marine. 888-570-0916. A LOT of other forum members here will vouch for his great service too.

    Tom
  8. Sticky: Not sure why anyone would bother posting here. ...

    Not sure why anyone would bother posting here. Garmin has been showered with complaints about their POS software, "Homeport", for literally years and years... yet has not done a thing. Pretty sure...
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    Where did you buy your unit? Most are sold...

    Where did you buy your unit? Most are sold bundled with the LakeVu maps and the correct transducer, but you can get a bare bones version from some retailers.

    Tom
  10. Thread: SideVu Waypoints

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    There is a "Pause" button displayed on the...

    There is a "Pause" button displayed on the screen... just like the pause symbol on a TV/DVD remote.

    Tom
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    Just a heads up. My fishing buddy likes to take...

    Just a heads up. My fishing buddy likes to take his Humminbirds inside to play with them and did the same when he got a 93SV Plus awaiting a Liveview transducer. The problem he found is that none...
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    Don't know what "issues" you are talking about,...

    Don't know what "issues" you are talking about, but there has been nothing at all wrong with my unit, which is the exact one you are looking at.

    echoMAP™ CHRIP Plus 93sv US LakeVü w/ CV52HW-TM...
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    And I am just the opposite about touch screen. ...

    And I am just the opposite about touch screen. It is one of the primary reasons I bought the SV93 Plus unit. :)

    It is SO much easier making marks, or doing anything else really, by simply...
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    If being able to replay what you record is...

    If being able to replay what you record is important to you, forget Garmin. Their software sucks BIG TIME and they apparently have no intention of ever fixing it. The problems have lingered for...
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    Yes, along with a few hundred other users for...

    Yes, along with a few hundred other users for YEARS it seems (now that I researched the problem). But the *******s at Garmin just acknowledge the problems and ignore the users. No attempt to fix it...
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    Homeport Sonar Playback not able to zoom

    I cannot find any tool in Homeport to allow me to adjust the width of the sonar playback view. I recorded over three hours of sonar today and the display is stuck on about 16 feet of width. I had...
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    Garmin is so far behind Humminbird on this stuff...

    Garmin is so far behind Humminbird on this stuff it is actually funny. Funny except for the money I spent on Garmin.

    Tom
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    I don't doubt it either. Garmin's software and...

    I don't doubt it either. Garmin's software and their interfaces are disappointing to say the least.

    Homeport looks like something designed by some temp worker in the data processing department in...
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    15 hours of recording what? Sonar or bottom...

    15 hours of recording what? Sonar or bottom contours or both?

    Tom
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    Just a heads up guys. The actual Garmin 93SV...

    Just a heads up guys. The actual Garmin 93SV unit WILL take a 64GB SD card FAT 32 formatted. However, Garmin's OTHER software, HomePort sees the 64GB, thinks it is corrupted, and won't read the...
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    I'll take a look but was searching for programs...

    I'll take a look but was searching for programs that plotted the contour maps I record on the unit as well as displaying sonar recordings.

    Tom
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    Um, two days, 45 views, and no one knows if...

    Um, two days, 45 views, and no one knows if viewing Garmin maps and sonar is possible on a computer?

    Tom
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    Software to view charts and sonar recordings

    Anyone know where to download the PC software to view the charts and sonar recordings done on my 93SV?

    I found the "Garmin Connect Community" site to share contour recordings, but I want to look...
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    Um, I'll check it out. I just finished the...

    Um, I'll check it out. I just finished the install today and did use the 64GB card to do the software/charts update and it read it just fine. More testing will get it sorted.

    Thanks,

    Tom
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    Recording. I wouldn't think screen captures...

    Recording. I wouldn't think screen captures would take up much space.

    Tom
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