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    Humminbird Mega

    How can you tell if a Helix 10 unit is Mega. Will the bar code label on the back of the unit specifically say Mega?

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    Yes the complete model name is on the bar code label.

    It is also on the start-up screen and shown on the Self Test view.
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    I bought a Unit on ebay and the guy says it is Mega but on the back it states it is a Helix 10 Si Chirp GPS G2n. The owner insists it is Mega but the bar code label does not mention Mega. Before I pay I want to make sure it is Mega this is the reason I am asking. I don't want to have to deal with getting it and then going through the process of returning and trying to get my money back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RL56 View Post
    I bought a Unit on ebay and the guy says it is Mega but on the back it states it is a Helix 10 Si Chirp GPS G2n. The owner insists it is Mega but the bar code label does not mention Mega. Before I pay I want to make sure it is Mega this is the reason I am asking. I don't want to have to deal with getting it and then going through the process of returning and trying to get my money back.
    My mistake. A G2N Helix SI in the Helix 9, 10, and 12 models are MEGA. NOT on the label, but on the two views.
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    A G2N DI model can be either MEGA or not.
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    The MEGA SI transducers for Helix and SOLIX are 7" long and have 6 brass screw inserts in the top for attaching the metal plate for the included transom bracket.
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