Boat heading issue

[Wayne P.]

In version 1.90, HB confirmed that the digital heading does not display. You still see a heading line projection on the map display but no numeric heading displayed.

OK, just checked a current updated first generation Helix 12 and a current updated third generation Helix 12 and no heading number is displayed on either one. Yes both showed the heading line.

[ezfishn]

Would that be same issue with using the TM heading sensor? If so, that would explain why I've had a problem getting a heading readout...LOL I had updated to 1.9 initially and then back to 1.64. Recently updated once more to 1.9 and noticed last couple of trips a problem with heading readout but didn't spend a lot of time on it.

[Wayne P.]

Would that be same issue with using the TM heading sensor? If so, that would explain why I've had a problem getting a heading readout...LOL I had updated to 1.9 initially and then back to 1.64. Recently updated once more to 1.9 and noticed last couple of trips a problem with heading readout but didn't spend a lot of time on it.

Probably so, have not checked that since the position icon and heading line works.

[Sheaww200571]

Hate to tag such an old post but after just buying an AS GPS HS for my gen1 helix I noticed the same thing with readout. I checked my area with compass and just taped the puck down to go check the COG vs HEADING values before I permanently mounted it went to the lake and had no readout. Called HB and they went through a few settings with me to make sure it was reading the external puck and all. She said it should work but of course it doesn’t. The compass is working because I can pick the puck up and rotate it and watch the heading line move. My question is how is the best way to “Calibrate” and make sure it has no interference without having the digital readout as suggested in the manual.

[ezfishn]

In a map view compare the course and heading lines at speed. They should overlap if no error.

[Sheaww200571]

So since I haven’t permanently mounted the puck yet should I turn it until the both of them overlap and mount it? Is that what the heading offset setting changes?

[ezfishn]

I wouldn't permanently mount it until you've tested it a couple of times including offset to make sure. Five degrees difference as mentioned in the instructions is not a lot of difference between the two lines. It is also better to do it in ideal conditions with little or no wind and waves.