Thread: Humminbird 360 has been released...why?

First release was a very very small amount of Mega 360’s that they had in stock scattered out to a few dealers and I’m hearing it was only maybe a couple of dozen? Then Those that got them had to wait a week for Humminbird to release the software to run it. And the Y cables haven’t been released at all but sources told me the Y cable could be released anytime now as well as HB shipping out more Mega 360’s. I’m’ thinking more like mid Jan. and sure hopeful they get them out so that everybody gets what they want. As the old saying goes “ all good things comes to those that waits.” I hate that saying.

Depends on where you are in the pecking order. I'd say just about every HB pro staff member will see one before the average fisherman.

Originally Posted by G4bama

Depends on where you are in the pecking order. I'd say just about every HB pro staff member will see one before the average fisherman.

I would say your absolutely spot on right about that. How the heck I got one is beyond me because I’m a nobody in the pecking order. I did see on bbc forum where a guy got one from I think Finland and maybe Australia? Not sure, but that kinda blew my mind alittle. If you watch your fav. Pro, only a couple has them and the rest I don’t think do yet.

Poor planning on the Y cables.


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In the last few years. Humminbird has been using that as a standard business marketing approach. Maybe like the gun makers used to to back in the 70's and early 80's. They would release a few to the most popular gun writers of the day. Get glowing reviews and consumer demand would ramp up. It was successful until they wore it out.

Since the Onix though Humminbird has been rushing to market with some products riddled with flaws. While they do eventually correct them.Some problems are to be expected. But not to the most basic of functions. As in the incorrect depth fiasco on the Helixes.

I experienced a nightmare with my Helix 10 G2 Mega SI. I solved all the problems by finding work arounds. Took me quite awhile. But was done before Humminbird started releasing updates to fix. Prior to the Helix 10. I owned a 1198C which was flawless the entire time I owned it.

I just wonder if the MEGA + 360 is causing headaches. They released so few but already complaints are appearing in the forums
One that I am aware of is the water contact sensor. Has a manufacturing process film that has to be cleaned before proper operation is attained.


I help a lot of people with their electronics. Not as a business although neighbors wonder sometimes. Mostly I can get their stuff to operate properly. When I can't it has to go back to the manufacturer. Of these kinds Humminbird leads the pack. Might be because that Humminbird leads sales in this area. Lowrance used to be kingpin in my area but that info is maybe a decade old.

Not picking on Humminbird just relating what I have observed. I still have and use the Helix G2 I mentioned. A lot of the stuff found to be in error. Should have been picked up by a more diligent quality control. At least their customer service is great in resolving a lot of the issues.

Hopefully Humminbird turns the corner on these issues. For now I made a personal decision not to invest in something. That is not going to work as it is advertised .

Since Humminbird released software update v2.11 I have had not one problem with my 3 helix units. Yep, had a issue with the wet switches on the Mega 360 and it was a Very easy fix to clean them off and works perfect. What I really like is no cross talk or interference the the easy using of the mega 360. Very easy to use! No issues at all. And networked can use it on all my helix units if I want to as long it’s first plugged into a helix mega DI+ Or SI + or Solix g2.

They haven’t been released to HB ProStaffers yet. Two different sources have told me they will be shipping within the month. Crappie Pro Staffers are way back in line.


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Originally Posted by hays47

In the last few years. Humminbird has been using that as a standard business marketing approach. Maybe like the gun makers used to to back in the 70's and early 80's. They would release a few to the most popular gun writers of the day. Get glowing reviews and consumer demand would ramp up. It was successful until they wore it out.

Since the Onix though Humminbird has been rushing to market with some products riddled with flaws. While they do eventually correct them.Some problems are to be expected. But not to the most basic of functions. As in the incorrect depth fiasco on the Helixes.

I experienced a nightmare with my Helix 10 G2 Mega SI. I solved all the problems by finding work arounds. Took me quite awhile. But was done before Humminbird started releasing updates to fix. Prior to the Helix 10. I owned a 1198C which was flawless the entire time I owned it.

I just wonder if the MEGA + 360 is causing headaches. They released so few but already complaints are appearing in the forums
One that I am aware of is the water contact sensor. Has a manufacturing process film that has to be cleaned before proper operation is attained.


I help a lot of people with their electronics. Not as a business although neighbors wonder sometimes. Mostly I can get their stuff to operate properly. When I can't it has to go back to the manufacturer. Of these kinds Humminbird leads the pack. Might be because that Humminbird leads sales in this area. Lowrance used to be kingpin in my area but that info is maybe a decade old.

Not picking on Humminbird just relating what I have observed. I still have and use the Helix G2 I mentioned. A lot of the stuff found to be in error. Should have been picked up by a more diligent quality control. At least their customer service is great in resolving a lot of the issues.

Hopefully Humminbird turns the corner on these issues. For now I made a personal decision not to invest in something. That is not going to work as it is advertised .

Long time ago I was marketing/sales director for a fishing sonar (genetron) company. When we released new products expected issues. We went through many revisions until we got it right. Engineering told me it the normal process. I like the mega 360 images have seen and here in Minnesota no rush to get one on order. the more that get them either issues will surface if any or not. I do have the HB 360 on a da-ducer stick. Plugged into a Helix mega 10 G2N, networked to a G2N Helix 10 Sonar. On the same boat have panoptix PS-30 and 31 with 1040's no live scope yet no plans to up garde at this point. My issue to upgrade is one unit needs to be upgraded to a g3N no matter how I cut it at a cost of $2000.00 plus. I agree with Hays. Just might wait a bit, would ne nice to just put the units on in the spring and go fishing. Seems like the right at the start spend a lot of time re-rigging.