Couple of Helix 10 questions
1. Getting a GPS signal seems to take a long time, like 15 minutes; is this normal for the internal GPS on these units? My 598 with an internal GPS hooks up in like 3 minutes, 5 max.
The accuracy reads usually within 30-50', according to the GPS screen, and that seems a bit generous as well. I'd have to go in to a recording or 2 and check and see how many I'm hooked in to at a given time. Not expecting single digit accuracy but 50' seems high on first glance.
2. Blended DI width from the SI beams; is there a chart or formula or diagram anywhere that shows what the difference in coverage is between narrow, medium and wide? Or how it relates to the width of the standard 2d cone of coverage for instance? Some standard rule of thumb? I've seen a "basic settings" for HB units made up by Doug V. and I think it states to start on the wide setting. I've been running on the medium setting (tried narrow, never saw anything) and very seldom see much of anything on the DI view, even in the triple view window with obvious fish or structure returns on the 2d. If the wide setting is so wide that its overlapping the SI, what use is it, if its not under the boat pretty much? I will try the wide setting on last night's recordings and see if it makes a difference there, haven't tried wide on the water yet.
Yes, I was talking to myself; sometimes even I have to ask for expert advice.
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Originally Posted by 6poundtest
