I have a Helix with the internal antenna (I assume). Lowrance has the Point 1. Does Humminbird have an equivalent?
I need to be very accurate.
Thanks.
I have a Helix with the internal antenna (I assume). Lowrance has the Point 1. Does Humminbird have an equivalent?
I need to be very accurate.
Thanks.
"I am going to Eufala to just idle around"
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humminbird version of the point 1. they also have just gps pucks
https://www.boemarine.com/products/h...84167?ref=boe2
"I am going to Eufala to just idle around"
-Haus
***NEW*** 2023 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew 2.7L Ecoboost FX4 cause I am such a baller.
2021 Phoenix 721/ Mercury 250 ProXS 4s with a bent ass trailer
HDS16 live- Solix15 : Console
HDS16 live W/AT - Garmin 126 W/ lvs34 - Solix12/ 360 : Bow
Dual 10' Blades/ Lowrance Ghost/ Bobs Hydraulic Plate
225ah cranking / 100ah trolling. Ionic/Relion lithium
Instagram @brettcarnright. Teamviewer: bCarnrite@33
connection depends on what unit you have. if you have a solix and a nmea network you can use the point 1 if you already have one. You can use any nmea heading sensor with the solix. I'm using an airmar h2183
I added the GPS/compass puck to my Helix 12Si. I mounted it on the transom above my transducer to get more accurate locations when setting waypoints versus the internal GPS which is located at my console. All I had to do was plug it into the back of my Helix12.
I am not sure exactly how accurate it is (+/- ??ft) but I am able to easily find and anchor over crappie condos and other waypointed structure without a lot of searching.
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Somewhere I read that GPS is the one thing that can be used outside of the NMEA views on the Helix.
Not really certain as I've always had the AS GPS HS connected prior to installing an NMEA2k with a Point 1.
The details can be found in the NMEA 2000 module installation and operations manual. Page 23.
Last edited by tweakjr; 01-22-2018 at 08:48 AM.
Thanks all.
"I am going to Eufala to just idle around"
-Haus
***NEW*** 2023 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew 2.7L Ecoboost FX4 cause I am such a baller.
2021 Phoenix 721/ Mercury 250 ProXS 4s with a bent ass trailer
HDS16 live- Solix15 : Console
HDS16 live W/AT - Garmin 126 W/ lvs34 - Solix12/ 360 : Bow
Dual 10' Blades/ Lowrance Ghost/ Bobs Hydraulic Plate
225ah cranking / 100ah trolling. Ionic/Relion lithium
Instagram @brettcarnright. Teamviewer: bCarnrite@33
"I am going to Eufala to just idle around"
-Haus
***NEW*** 2023 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew 2.7L Ecoboost FX4 cause I am such a baller.
2021 Phoenix 721/ Mercury 250 ProXS 4s with a bent ass trailer
HDS16 live- Solix15 : Console
HDS16 live W/AT - Garmin 126 W/ lvs34 - Solix12/ 360 : Bow
Dual 10' Blades/ Lowrance Ghost/ Bobs Hydraulic Plate
225ah cranking / 100ah trolling. Ionic/Relion lithium
Instagram @brettcarnright. Teamviewer: bCarnrite@33
with the solix and a nmea network, yes it will work
heres my airmar h2183
Not to high-jack the thread.. just want to make sure I understand completely myself. If I bought the Humminbird AS GPS HS puck, it will plug directly into my Helix 12 without a nmea network?
Last edited by ntslam; 01-22-2018 at 03:42 PM.
Billspense, Since you don't have a solix.... There is literally no difference in the accuracy of the point 1 and the AS GPS HS. Since the connector plugs directly into the Helix without any network the HB gps is the way to go. Unless you already own a point 1, there is no advantage to using it. IMHO Bob