Helix Questions

[TL16]

For all you HB guys out there..

Looking at a couple of different electronics for my console. They are:

1 - Hummingbird 9 SI - Gen 1
2 - Hummingbird 7 SI - G2N

Both are about the same price, would you go with the 9 Gen 1 or the 7 G2N?

[Bob B]

Both of those come with the compact SI transducer .... I would go with the 9 and upgrade to the HDSI transducer ..... bigger is better for SI.

[TL16]

Both of those come with the compact SI transducer .... I would go with the 9 and upgrade to the HDSI transducer ..... bigger is better for SI.

Is the image going to be substantially better with the upgrade?

[Bob B]

There are comparison pictures on this forum .... I don't have time to search for them right now.....the 9 will be significantly better with the HDSI.

[DEFMP]

For all you HB guys out there..

Looking at a couple of different electronics for my console. They are:

1 - Hummingbird 9 SI - Gen 1
2 - Hummingbird 7 SI - G2N

Both are about the same price, would you go with the 9 Gen 1 or the 7 G2N?

Continue to save and get the Helix 9 G2N Mega SI

[TL16]

Both of those come with the compact SI transducer .... I would go with the 9 and upgrade to the HDSI transducer ..... bigger is better for SI.

I have a 997SI that im going to replace with a helix 9SI...it has the HDSI transducer, that should work?

[Wayne P.]

I have a 997SI that im going to replace with a helix 9SI...it has the HDSI transducer, that should work?

Read my response on your other post.

[TL16]

What do I need to link two Helix 9 Gen 1 Units together and where can I find good content on how to do it?

[Wayne P.]

What do I need to link two Helix 9 Gen 1 Units together and where can I find good content on how to do it?

Do big deal to do that.

Each unit would need the AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter (12" long) to connect an Ethernet cable between them. The Ethernet cable is available in several lengths, figure out the total length needed along the path you route the cable, the number in the model name is the length:
AS EC 2E
AS EC 10E
AS EC 15E
AS EC 20E
AS EC 30E

[TL16]

Thanks Wayne!

[sweetbeaver33]

So you can link helixs without the Ethernet box??

[Bob B]

So you can link helixs without the Ethernet box??

Yes .....if you only have 2 units. If you have 3 or more Ethernet devices you need the 5 port switch.

[sweetbeaver33]

I have a 9 at the bow and 12 on the console. This is awesome because I sure didn't wanna spend that much on the box lol

[sweetbeaver33]

Maybe y'all can answer this too. I had on old 700 and 800 series sharing a gps puck. Could I use that puck on my helix and if I can would anything be any better?

[Bob B]

The external GPS that would be better would be the AS HS GPS ..... The electronic compass will show what direction the boat is pointed regardless of speed ...eliminates the donut.

I think all older GPS would be compatible with the new units but not 100% sure if there are any exceptions.

[sweetbeaver33]

So if I buy the as hs gps and Ethernet my units together. Will they share that same gps puck?

[Wayne P.]

So if I buy the as hs gps and Ethernet my units together. Will they share that same gps puck?

Yes you can share the GPS and Heading sensor in the AS GPS HS antenna via Ethernet, but not separately. Helix units have internal GPS antennas.