Thread: Hummingbird Helix "HD" Transducer?!?

I thought you were getting a Helix 9 G2N? It should come standard with a mega transducer. No?

Chris

Chris, I'm getting the helix 9 g3n but from what I understand they come with the DI/SI transducer but there is a HD transducer you can get by sending in your 'ducer before opening the packaging and getting an upgraded transducer which is Hi-Def for $85. Once the packaging has been opened then HB wont take it in trade and that HD ducer can cost you up to close to $400.

Originally Posted by gabowman

Chris, I'm getting the helix 9 g3n but from what I understand they come with the DI/SI transducer but there is a HD transducer you can get by sending in your 'ducer before opening the packaging and getting an upgraded transducer which is Hi-Def for $85. Once the packaging has been opened then HB wont take it in trade and that HD ducer can cost you up to close to $400.

What's the P/N of the ducer they sent with the new unit? I haven't heard of a better one than the G3N "Mega plus". Where did you hear about the $85 upgrade? There's some old info on the net from years ago (pre Mega) that was what you're describing. http://www.humminbird.com/Category/S...ducerExchange/

Your new unit should have a #710282-1 which is the bestest, most goodest, one available.

If I'm wrong about that, I'm sure someone will straighten me out.

Chris

You are probably right. And yes, I did see this on You Tube watching someone unboxing their new Helix. I didn't pay attention to when the clip was made and posted. I saw it said on a couple of clips that HB should put a not in every box telling you about the exchange but they don't. I'll keep looking while I'm waiting for the Postman to drop off my unit. Thanks.

Originally Posted by NCkenner

What's the P/N of the ducer they sent with the new unit? I haven't heard of a better one than the G3N "Mega plus". Where did you hear about the $85 upgrade? There's some old info on the net from years ago (pre Mega) that was what you're describing. http://www.humminbird.com/Category/S...ducerExchange/

Your new unit should have a #710282-1 which is the bestest, most goodest, one available.

If I'm wrong about that, I'm sure someone will straighten me out.

Chris

From what I just looked up the 'ducer for the oneI'm getting is model XM-9-HW-MSI-T ...if this means anything to you.

The XM 9 HW MSI T is the best xducer for the HELIX 9 MEGA SI G3N ...

The “upgrade” in question dealt with the HELIX 9 SI (G1) that came with the XTM 9 SI 180 T (Compact SI xducer) - which could be “upgraded” to the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T (Hi Def SI) xducer ...

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Note : Although HB never admitted it - my opinion is that HB offered the HELIX 9 SI (G1) with the lower cost SI xducer to try and get more people to be able to afford a reasonable SI unit ... mainly because statistics show that once a user experiences SI - they are more willing to upgrade = either to an upgrade xducer or bigger more expensive unit ...

Rickie

Thanks guys. That clears it up AND it saves me an extra $85 (which I'm gonna use to get the ram mount).

I knew we had some super smart guys on here and one "in the know" would help out.

Thanks rnvinc!

Chris