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A fun group for the person who wants just that little bit more out of there electronics or just has questions. A group of fisherman who know and enjoy there electronics and don't mind sharing and those that have questions and want to lerarn.

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Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2019

Waiting for some warm weather so I can mount them in the boat.

Purchased 2 new Humminbird finders. Helix 7 G2N and a Helix 12 G2N. Waiting on a new trolling motor. I want the new Ultrex 80 24volt but can't see the money they want for it now. Will keep checking on prices hopefully I can get one by spring. If anyone should happen to see any deals keep me in mind. Got my new trolling motor last week. Not all I need is warmer weather so I can get these things installed in the boat. Oh, and watching a lot of youtube to better familiarize myself with the 2 finders at least.

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LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI 70 Replies

This is such a great unit that ive had already for two seasons and yet each time i take it out on a trip i feel like ive learned something new. i will be posting hints tips and tricks and screenshot…Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Slip Sinker Apr 6, 2018.

Garmin Striker 7sv 12 Replies

im looking at buying one of these units strictly for the side imaging function. do any of you guys know of anyone that has one of these units or has one of the other 7" units from some of the other…Continue

Started by tracy willis. Last reply by tracy willis Jul 30, 2017.

Learning about and using the Hummingbird ICE 35 Flasher 10 Replies

Using the Hummingbird ICE 35 Flasher -bottom to topHow transducers work-easy assembly see Manual pgs1-16 manualUsing Simulation modeTo use simulation or demo mode ,Push in top knob and turn bottom…Continue

Tags: in, top, b, push, mode

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 20, 2016.

Auger Attached To Power Drillon 14 Replies

Anybody ever use these conversion kits? The manual augers are beginning to hurt my shoulders, arthritis in each, and I'd like to go to some kind of power auger. I can't afford to spend $400 or $500…Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli. Last reply by Bruce Tomaselli Dec 18, 2016.

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Comment by dick tabbert on September 29, 2014 at 11:32am: Tony them camera's are great. I have an old black and white but they do work and have come a long way in picture quality..

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 29, 2014 at 11:08am: Making your own data tracks on-site, and then processing them through their services is what I'm referring to.

It is a very valuable thing, to be able to make your own hydrographic contours. If you are able to access the same bodies of water on a regular basis, it is an edge.

Is it available at a good price? Depends on how you look at it. They are subscription services, and not cheap. On a per map basis, they are $20.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 29, 2014 at 10:45am: If you know where to look, their "up-to-date" maps are a laugh, since the map updates from Navonics are contributed by various free sources. If you're a geek, you can upload your own latest-and-greatest updates of your map sources into your own units.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 29, 2014 at 10:24am: I agree - the extra hardware is a dollar maker. But Lowrance isn't above making an extra buck, either.

You're gonna pay handsomely to use their mapping service, Ive noticed.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 29, 2014 at 9:52am: Dick, something like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAEh9G9FRM4

When you have two units, whether the high end HDS G2, break your bank accounts units or the down to earth gray scale, the ethernet is like your PC connecting to your router, connecting to your internet layout we've been playing with.

Take the same analogy between Humminbird and Lowrance:

Lowrance units are like PCs. You can connect a PC to a PC using an ethernet wire (the same wire type you use to connect your PC to your router). Now, in real life, you can't connect a PC-to-PC without a thing called a crossover cable. But, that's another lesson altogether.

But Humminbird likes to make some extra cash. So, they design a MUST HAVE unit to connect multiple Humminbird units together, but through this ethernet hub, and not directly with one another. The best analogy is, you connect several PCs together to a router/switch box (hint hint..techno geek lesson coincide with what you're doing), and the router/switch box to your internet modem. This is where the Lowrance downright wins the game for simplicity connectivity.

Comment by Tony Livingston on September 29, 2014 at 9:34am: I usually fish from shore (haven't had a boat out this year at all), so my open water sonar just gathers dust. On the ice however, I would hate to venture out without it. Looking at an upgrade for the upcoming season, considering the Marcum LX-9, or the less expensive LX-7. Just depends on whether or not I think I need an underwater camera in addition to the sonar, and what my wallet can stand!

Comment by dick tabbert on September 29, 2014 at 9:24am: How right you are John. Youtube is a useful tool on our finders. I go there all the time.

Comment by dick tabbert on September 29, 2014 at 9:22am: John what ever it take to work for the task at hand. Doing that way you can use it other places makes perfect sense.

Comment by dick tabbert on September 29, 2014 at 9:20am: Amen Leo to see it done step by step sure makes it easier. I haven't figured out what you meant going through my Ethernet cable.

Comment by dick tabbert on September 29, 2014 at 9:15am: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV-Rh8wXTY0

Humminbird side imaging with a little bit more detail. Setting up your humminbird.