Lakemaster charts on computer?

I’m going to try to learn a little bit more about my home lake this year which will mean studying maps, depths, contours, structure, etc. That being said, I’m planning on upgrading my FF to a Helix 7 with SI/GPS/etc. I’ll also be buying the lakemaster map to use on it. One question I have is, how can I go out on the lake, mark waypoints and spots and all that and then come home and view all that on my home computer to zoom, analyze, study, etc. Is there a computer program I can do that with? If so, how much does it cost and where can I purchase? thanks in advance!

Waypoints can be imported into Humminbird PC, which is free waypoint management software in your HB account ...

Humminbird PC also has the ability to integrate with Google Earth to show those waypoints in the Google Earth ...

Rickie

Thanks Rickie. Can I use HB PC to view lake contours and depths also? Or do I need to purchase software like contour elite?


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Originally Posted by FlyingFish

Thanks Rickie. Can I use HB PC to view lake contours and depths also? Or do I need to purchase software like contour elite?


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HBPC has no mapping capability ...

That would require the Contour Elite software for PC ...

CONTOUR ELITE fishing software | Find more Fish!

https://www.humminbird.com/productCategory.aspx?id=5772

Rickie

Maybe easier to bring unit and battery in the house. I asked Lowrance factory rep last week and he said no. I asked about my navionics card in my PC.

With Navonics check what card will work with the Bird,,, The new Platinum will not work in my sonar, I have to use The Premium card. Both give the 1 Foot lines. There was just last week on the Louisiana Forum ,,, Others said the lakemaster card does not give Contours,, Just the shape of the Lake

Thanks for responses. I think I’ll just bring the unit in the house until I can afford the contour elite software. Not a necessity but sure would be convenient to view lake maps in a big 24” monitor


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An add on question. Is HB PC still not compatible with MAC and if so any future HB Mac on the way?


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Originally Posted by Marine4life

An add on question. Is HB PC still not compatible with MAC and if so any future HB Mac on the way?

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No indication HBPC will be compatible with Mac ...

I agree that's a disadvantage for some ...

Rickie

I bring my sonar units in the house and power it from an old power supply.
I published a thread for someone else, but your more than welcome to review and ask questions.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...t/#post3565091