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| Coming to Lowrance this year
https://youtu.be/CNfEIthQMAU
Here is what is coming out for Lowrance Live Mapping with SonarChart Live- What I know so far, subject to change…
? See below for effected units.
? Lowrance NOS 56 software update.
? Lowrance Units covered are-
• HDS Gen 3 12, 9, 7 Version 4.5
• HDS Gen 2 Touch 12, 9, 7
• Elite Ti version 2.5
• Lowrance Carbon
? SonarChart Live data recorded in Lowrance and displayed live on screen.
? SonarChart data is not recorded to the hard drive of the sonar, it is recorded to the Navionics card and Navionics card is required. (See below for required cards).
? Create High Definition 1’ contours.
? Requires a Navionics mapping card with an active chart update subscription (Freshest Data).
? Navionics Cards needed-
• Hotmaps Platinum
• Platinum +
• Navionics +
• Navionics + Regions
• Navionics Updates
? Data recorded in Lowrance and stored on card is not shared to Navionics.
? Genesis / Lowrance nor Navionics gets NO LOGS or Data from Lowrance Plotter/Sonar. Data not shared.
? Adjust SonarChart contour density.
? Update Navionics Mapping card in Lowrance Plotter via WI fi connection between Mobile device and Plotter.
? Download updated charts and transfer routes and markers/waypoints via the innovative Plotter Sync capability of Navionics Boating apps without having to remove the Navionics card.
? If you choose to do SonarChart Live and want to update your Navionics SonarChart data on card or mobile device app you have to connect affected Lowrance Units via Wi fi to Navionics Mobile app and do SonarChart Live in the mobile device, which is then uploaded to Navionics and processed into the community SonarChart layer. You then do a Freshest Data update to card or mobile device.
? Added functions-
• You can do plotter sync.
• Shallow Water Highlight.
• Depth Highlight.
• Easy View.
• Transparency.
• Navionics Dock-to-dock Autorouting creates intelligent, detailed routes, even through narrow passages and channels.
Edited by kirth 12/19/2016 6:45 AM
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Kirk - which Lowrance GPS/Sonar units can be networked? I am looking at bringing my electronics into the modern age and need a sonar/gps unit for both bow and dash mounting (ie. I need two) and it seems a lot smarter to be able to network them together to share GPS info (ie. way points). |
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| Only HDS units can be networked with ethernet |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Super excited to see this on my non-touch HDS 7's |
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| Yes only HDS can be networked via Ethernet. , I am waiting to hear back or more detail on if SonarChart live screen can be shared to lets say a Gen 1 or 2 or 3 unit. I have not actually seen all the details, but it gives Lowrance users Live mapping. The software is in beta testing. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | If this works on gen 2 non touch 7's I will buy a map card NOW! |
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| RyanJoz - 12/18/2016 3:46 PM
If this works on gen 2 non touch 7's I will buy a map card NOW!
I will keep you guys updated as things progress |
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| Kirt,
Thanks for the "teaser". I've been using Insight Genesis to create maps for the past season and have grown addicted to finally having 1 ft perfectly accurate maps here on the ST Lawrence. Looks like this update will be great for me. Can't wait for more info.
Slamr,
I have an HDS 7 touch Gen 2 networked with an HDS 8 Gen 1.....Waypoints are shared and displayed between both units but the Insight Genesis map is only viewable on the Gen 2 unit. So my Gen 1 displays a Navionics+ map and the waypoints appear on both, regardless of which unit they were entered on. |
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Location: Des Plaines, IL | Hey Kirt, thanks for the information.
Last year I used the Insight Genesis maps from Lowrance and then updated them with my own sonar, and for local lakes it was fine but overall I thought the mapping was pretty terrible.
Do you have a recommendation on which Navionics cards are most appropriate for someone who will fish in IL, WI, MN, MI, IN and, hopefully get to LOTW soon?
Any input would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan |
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Something new for Lowrance this year Live Mapping