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  1. 02-15-2016, 04:07 PM #1
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    Default Exchanging Lowrance HDS units


    I currently have 2 Lowrance HDS 5 units with the separate Structure Scan module on my boat. I want to exchange the console unit with a new HDS 9, which has Structure Scan built into the unit. My question is, can I just unplug my HDS 5 unit and plug in my HDS 9 unit?
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    Yes and the larger bracket.
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    Agreed, I use lss1 module as an Ethernet Hub for 3 HDS2 touch unis.
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    I thought you didn't have to have the module just the transducer?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eatmorecrappie View Post
    I thought you didn't have to have the module just the transducer?
    You don't, but I left mine in and they work great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eatmorecrappie View Post
    I thought you didn't have to have the module just the transducer?
    The Touch built in sounder is a different animal than the module ...(even tho they both do the same thing) ...

    And the LSS 1 module is a different animal than the LSS 2 ...(even tho they all do the same thing) ...

    Some say the modules gives better imaging than the built in sounder ...

    Some say LSS 1 gives better DownScan ...while the LSS 2 gives better SideScan ...

    The built in sounder is convenient ... but not necessarily better at imaging ...

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    So if I bought a touch I can connect it to the module with no problem?
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    Quote Originally Posted by justinp61 View Post
    You don't, but I left mine in and they work great.
    Same here. I can't visually tell the difference between any of the arrangements. But, I got old eyes.
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    thanks guys. I'm waiting for an new ram mount to accomodate the larger unit. The larger bracket came with the new unit. I am very anxious to try it.
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