Thread: I need a verification in a HELIX 7 DI unit please ...

sfw1960, I will post my findings on the Helix 7. Do you think there would be new software versions on a new unit?

Originally Posted by armyman

sfw1960, I will post my findings on the Helix 7. Do you think there would be new software versions on a new unit?

Absolutely.

They released v1.610 for the larger Helix units around the 2nd & 3rd weeks of JAN. for the Helix 9-10-12 and ONIX/SOLIX platforms.
Plus I was told by a very sharp CSR they were adding the low Q Chirp ice XDCR to the Helix 7's and I have to think that IF it's not been added yet, it would be quite shortly as she's an awful sharp person.

I specifically asked this question so if I got a H7DIG2N I could use it year 'round - otherwise I would have to get a plain Sonar GPS G2N and network the imaging from the other machines on the boat.

Thanks for the info, Robert.

TY for your help too.

Originally Posted by genec

rickie,i know you are wanting to know about 7 but I went to see if mine had setting for 83 with 200 and it does like you said,mine came with sonar 200 and 455 so now I will have to get a 200 and 83 ducer,do not know the purpose of 455 on sonar,maybe it elimate a pizzo?

It's my guess (Note - guess) that Jason Halfen may have had some input in the design of the HB DI units beings as he is such a noted walleye fisherman ...

The narrower 2d cones of the DI xducers would be a distinct advantage for bottom hugging fish ...

Rickie

Rickie,
The answer to your question is yes it is listed. Here is a picture I took today from my 7 DI unit I bought about a month ago

I haven't used the di transducer yet that came with this unit. Can I trade it in for the new one just released? Really would like to see how it separates fish better from the bottom. So far I'm only using my 7 di for mapping but have it linked to my Helix 10 mega.

Originally Posted by Roy

I haven't used the di transducer yet that came with this unit. Can I trade it in for the new one just released? Really would like to see how it separates fish better from the bottom. So far I'm only using my 7 di for mapping but have it linked to my Helix 10 mega.

It's my understanding you will NOT be able to use that with the Mega DI XDCR because it has more wiring (circuits) than a standard DI XDCR.

I was hoping to see if there was the option for the XI 9 1521 Iceducer listed as well.

If you can pipe the DI from your Helix 10 Mega, it's all good unless you want the best DI possible @ the trolling motor...