Regret updating to 2.280

[hwklife]

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Wayne obviously provides better information.

[Wayne P.]

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Wayne obviously provides better information.

I have in my lap now, a Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N. I have updated the unit software to 2.280.
In the SYSTEM STATUS view it has no Humminbird Basemap version number displayed, I have not installed the new basemap.
Still has the Humminbird Basemap menu item in the Chart/Map Source.

I have used this unit a few times since the update with no issues.
Lakemaster has no coverage where I fish so I use Navionics or Auto Chart Live.

I have some Chart Select maps of lakes I rarely go to and those are read by the unit.
When I insert a Chart Select card in, an extra Map Source is added ( Humminbird Legacy). In that setting or Auto, the unit reads the Chart Select map.

I am not going to install the new basemap in this unit so I have a reference for threads like this.

[hwklife]

I have in my lap now, a Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N. I have updated the unit software to 2.280.
In the SYSTEM STATUS view it has no Humminbird Basemap version number displayed, I have not installed the new basemap.
Still has the Humminbird Basemap menu item in the Chart/Map Source.

I have used this unit a few times since the update with no issues.
Lakemaster has no coverage where I fish so I use Navionics or Auto Chart Live.

I have some Chart Select maps of lakes I rarely go to and those are read by the unit.
When I insert a Chart Select card in, an extra Map Source is added ( Humminbird Legacy). In that setting or Auto, the unit reads the Chart Select map.

I am not going to install the new basemap in this unit so I have a reference for threads like this.

I was surprised by the response I got after talking to you. I would figure tech support at HB would know what lakemaster card would work even if basemap was not installed. I also still have HB Basemap as an option for chart selection even though in system status I do not have a basemap version and just a software version.

[Wayne P.]

I was surprised by the response I got after talking to you. I would figure tech support at HB would know what lakemaster card would work even if basemap was not installed. I also still have HB Basemap as an option for chart selection even though in system status I do not have a basemap version and just a software version.

You have your unit software updated and you have a Lakemaster map card.
You have your own test lab, don't take anyone's word about it, DO IT.

[hwklife]

You have your unit software updated and you have a Lakemaster map card.
You have your own test lab, don't take anyone's word about it, DO IT.

Very true. Going to go out this weekend to make sure LM will work fine without the basemap installed.

[TogueTroller]

Very true. Going to go out this weekend to make sure LM will work fine without the basemap installed.

I also have a Helix 9 MDI G2N that I updated to version 2.280 which updated fine. I followed the instructions and loaded the base map update onto the proper 32 SD card. The card is installed in the left card slot, when the unit is turned on the pop up comes up and ask if I would like to update the base map version .0000 to version 1.031. I select yes then nothing happens. I have loaded the update files to to different SD cards with the same result.
The systems screen shows system software as 2.280 and base map version as .0000. The new base map doesn't load. I'm glad that I didn't do this update during the fishing season as I would be freaking out even though I don't use the Lakemaster charts. I would like to have my unit updated properly.

[Wayne P.]

I also have a Helix 9 MDI G2N that I updated to version 2.280 which updated fine. I followed the instructions and loaded the base map update onto the proper 32 SD card. The card is installed in the left card slot, when the unit is turned on the pop up comes up and ask if I would like to update the base map version .0000 to version 1.031. I select yes then nothing happens. I have loaded the update files to to different SD cards with the same result.
The systems screen shows system software as 2.280 and base map version as .0000. The new base map doesn't load. I'm glad that I didn't do this update during the fishing season as I would be freaking out even though I don't use the Lakemaster charts. I would like to have my unit updated properly.

Did you copy all 6 files from the ZIP folder to the memory card?