New poster here, looking for advice from this esteemed and knowledgeable group. I'm neck deep in a full boat restoration, and decided the trusty old LMS-332c just wasn't going to cut it on the new ride. I jumped in the deep end and on a whim bought a craigslist Livesight for open water smallmouth and ocean striper fishing. I ordered an Elite FS 9, 3 in 1, trying to save a few bucks trusting that Lowrance said it would support Livesight and Active Target. Well in doing more research, I found out I need a FSI-1 module. That also was ordered. Then in some obscure forum post, I found out that I need a Sonar Hub for multiple transducer hook up and views. Nowhere in any of the Lowrance literature does it mention the need for the hub. Pissed that a unit that is supposed to support this technology can only do so with another $800 in accessories, I ponied up and ordered a HDS 9 Live figuring I'd return the FS9 and sell or trade the FSI-1 module. Well low and behold the FS9 showed up today. She got placed next to the old LMS and like an unannounced puppy the kids bring home, I'm still pissed but a little giddy nonetheless. I think I can train it to hunt ducks . I need two units like a kick in the teeth, but the wheels are spinning. My question is, can I network the FS9 to the HDS 9 Live and have full functionality of the Livesight on both units without the need for the FSI-1?
Thanks in advance for your help! If I missed any kind of initiation post, please let me know and I'll bring the goods.
Cheers.