No I don’t believe so. I have not seen a difference other than 2d performance which is night and day. The g2 ‘s don’t have the power the 3’s have
No I don’t believe so. I have not seen a difference other than 2d performance which is night and day. The g2 ‘s don’t have the power the 3’s have
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
They are same price online. I bought 2 yesterday delivery is Thursday
By default the 2D is. Those new units have HW CHIRP as the default 2D sonar. Every G3 and G3N Helix has HW CHIRP.
The new transducer is not the same as the G3N models. It has a different designation XM 9 H1020 HW MSI T.
The G3N SI transducer is XM 9 HW MSI T
HW in the model name designates it as being High Wide CHIRP.
The 2017/2018 models used 83/200 kHz for 2D sonar and have 20 in place of the HW. 20 stands for 20 degree spec coverage for 200 kHz. Those models IF they have the current software update were made compatible with the Minnkota MDI transducer IF the connected Transducer setting is changed to Built-in HW+MDI.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Operator error......
Last edited by loganmartincat; 12-03-2019 at 10:03 PM.
Wondering what we should do if and when we should need a replacement transducer? Is the one that came with unit the only model?
Along the same line, what about software updates for the G2N Helix 10 and 12 MEGA SI units.
The 2017/2018 model G2N has Dual Beam 2D sonar as the default operation and transducer piezo.
The 2019 model G2N has Dual Spectrum 2D sonar as the default operation and transducer piezo.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
I bought the Helix 7 SI G2 for $449.00 and I will see what transducer comes with it. I am going to attach it to my Terrova TM.
Hopefully hummingbird has that figured out or they might be bricking some new devices.
I suspect there won't be much difference if any. Hummingbird probably ran out of the old transducers and just using the latest available to sell these old units.
Speaking of which, mine was expected to be delivered today but according to tracking, it just left last night. Probably won't get here until tomorrow or maybe Friday now.
I was told by HB when an update became available for these units they would be added to update drop down list. Same goes for registration there not in the list to register yet either.
I don’t know if it’s same xdcr as Gen3 but it looks like it. My xdcr has yellow tag XM 9 H1012 HW MSI G2N and a white tag 490504-1 (x5)
with second line 3118 with cord coming out at angle not vertical as original Gen 2 units.
They are not left over units as mine has a build date of 9/20/2019.
Maybe we need an new designation .... G2.5?
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Last edited by loganmartincat; 12-05-2019 at 05:15 AM.
Followed the thread because I had ordered a unit.
Arrived today and everything specs out as previosly described. Nice ugrade to the HW.
How or what do I order for a second transducer for the other boat if the transducer is not listed on HB site?
Or need to replace a damaged transducer?
Just order a Helix 10 SI G3+ transducer?
Thanks
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Could the standard G2 SI transducer be a substitute or would the loaded software on this version be a problem?That transducer will not be available for sale.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL