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Location: Milwaukee, WI | What is the difference besides the year? I’m assuming? I know both are chirp which is better than my current helix 10 si g1. Looking at either a helix 12 g3 mega si or a solix 10 g2 mega si. |
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Location: MN | These both have the same sonar technology in comparable models. HELIX G3N and SOLIX G2 models were both introduced for 2019.
HELIX G3N and SOLIX G2 similarities
2D sonar: Dual Spectrum CHIRP
Down Imaging: MEGA Down Imaging+
Side Imaging: MEGA Side Imaging+
GPS: Built-in
AutoChart Live: Built-in
Ethernet Networking: Built-in
i-Pilot Link Compatible: both
Bluetooth: Built-in
Top level differences:
Operation:
HELIX> Soft key operation
SOLIX> Touch screen and soft key opertion
Custom screen views:
HELIX>preloaded screen views only
SOLIX>select screen layout and select views to your preference
Customization
HELIX> geared to provide the sonar, mapping and functionality and major settings adjustment needs of many anglers
SOLIX> optimized for total control and customization of all settings, readouts and control of accessories like i-Pilot, Talon,
and Fusion audio systems
NMEA 2000 Integration:
HELIX> Accessory support available with external black box
SOLIX> Direct connect to NMEA 2000 network for displaying engine data, NMEA 2000 accessory info
Cable and transducer connectors
HELIX> Quick disconnect, push plugs
SOLIX> Twist lock connectors
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Location: Milwaukee, WI | Salesperson said that solix units will only share with solix units not helix. ???? |
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Location: MN | Cabbage Patch - 7/29/2019 6:33 PM
Salesperson said that solix units will only share with solix units not helix. ????
They will share waypoints between one another, if networking SOLIX to HELIX. But, a network with SOLIX to HELIX will not share transducer views like a network with HELIX to HELIX or SOLIX to SOLIX units will. Usually best to network models of the same family anyway, since the user interfaces are slightly different, due to SOLIX being touchscreen and HELIX being softkey operation. |
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Location: Northern Illinois | Mapping data shared by Solix units only? |
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| RLSea - 7/31/2019 12:15 AM
Mapping data shared by Solix units only?[/QUOT
yes
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