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    Question Humminbird and Lowrance

    Does anyone run Humminbird and Lowrance at the console? I have 2 solix's , but i Just bought a Gen 3 12 (got a amazing deal so pulled he trigger). If you do could you post a picture of your transducer setup please? Plan on running the gen 3 12 for 2d and di, and the solix for side scan and mapping. Thanks

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    I've got a Gen 3 12 and a Solix mega si 12 at my console.....

    Lss2 under step on a TSS wedge, 2D puck shoot-thru.

    mega with TSS mount on jackplate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blkfalc4 View Post
    I've got a Gen 3 12 and a Solix mega si 12 at my console.....

    Lss2 under step on a TSS wedge, 2D puck shoot-thru.

    mega with TSS mount on jackplate.
    Have any pictures? I have the same Ranger you do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blkfalc4 View Post
    I've got a Gen 3 12 and a Solix mega si 12 at my console.....

    Lss2 under step on a TSS wedge, 2D puck shoot-thru.

    mega with TSS mount on jackplate.
    Are you able to run the LSS2 and the Mega transducer at the same time without interference?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whistler View Post
    Are you able to run the LSS2 and the Mega transducer at the same time without interference?
    The LSS-2 does 455 kHz and 800 kHz.
    The MEGA does 455 kHz, 800 kHz, and 1200 kHz.
    Use different frequencies with each unit and they will not interfere with each other for Imaging.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne P. View Post
    The LSS-2 does 455 kHz and 800 kHz.
    The MEGA does 455 kHz, 800 kHz, and 1200 kHz.
    Use different frequencies with each unit and they will not interfere with each other for Imaging.
    Won't I have to shutdown 2D on one or the other? I can't share that over NMEA can I?

    I should specify, that in my case I have a Helix 12 not a Solix.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whistler View Post
    Won't I have to shutdown 2D on one or the other? I can't share that over NMEA can I?

    I should specify, that in my case I have a Helix 12 not a Solix.
    The Helix uses 200 kHz for the depth readout, so you would have to set the Lowrance to only use 83 kHz for 2D sonar if that is an option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crizzel View Post
    Have any pictures? I have the same Ranger you do.
    What kind of pics are you needing?
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    Just of how you did the 2 transducers

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    Here is another question. Can I share waypoints between the Solix and HDS through NEMA?

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    No, you can via Ethernet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne P. View Post
    No, you can via Ethernet.
    10-4 Thank you sir

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    What components would I need to accomplish this? Already have my solix at the bow and console already networked by ethernet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crizzel View Post
    10-4 Thank you sir

    OPPPPPSSSS, I misread your question. No you cannot share waypoints between Lowrance and Humminbird with any connection.
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    I can see my 2 HDS 12's thru the nema2k though....haven't dug in to see what I can do.
    I have my Solix using the point 1 for gps and heading while the bow Helix uses it's own AS GPS HS for the 360
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    Here's mine. I can run both at the same time any screen with no interference. Waypoint sharing is an issue though especially anything not directly under the boat.
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    I have a HDS 12 and a Helix 12 on my Skeeter. I use the Helix for Mapping and SI and the HDS for 2D and DI. My transducers are mounted side by side under the jack plate with the 2D using a shoot through the hull transducer.