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[QUOTE]25homes - 6/6/2018  11:10 AM

[QUOTE]mtcook16 - 6/4/2018  10:11 AM

[QUOTE]25homes - 6/1/2018  12:28 PM

[QUOTE]mtcook16 - 6/1/2018  12:18 PM

[QUOTE]Pointerpride102 - 6/1/2018  9:40 AM

If you're moving slow (casting speeds) SI isn't as effective. SI is best at 3-5 mph.[/QUOTE]

Actually, when you adjust your chart speed to match the boat speed, it is still effective. Some of my best images have come from slower speeds because it allows more sonar pings to contact the object, thus having the ability to show a more detailed image.[/QUOTE]

Now I would still want to Link the 7 and 9 even if I get SI on both units correct?  Will mirroring the Mega from the 9 to the 7 SI upfront will you get a better image from the 7 getting imagine mirrored from 9 mega or would it look the same whether you are mirroring or just letting the 7 give you the image??[/QUOTE]

I would suggest you still network them to share waypoints, tracks, GPS and transducer info. That way, you can also select which transducer you want to view on the bow unit, via network source settings. For the bow, you could go with either: XTM 9 HDSI 180 T  or XTM 9 SI 180 T (difference in price and some enhanced image definition)[/QUOTE]

I really appreciate your help...after giving this a lot of thought Ive changed my mind....I get reward points at work and spend them on work site...they have the 7 and the 10 no 9s...SO I am going to bite the bullet and go With a 10 Mega SI and then Go with a 9 helix Chirp upfront and network them together...My question If I get the 10 Mega and the 9 chirp G2N What else do I need to network them all tighter including my terrova with Ipilot?  Really appreciate your help buddy[/QUOTE]

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25homes

Posted 6/6/2018 11:10 AM (#909289 - in reply to #909042)
Subject: Re: upgrading electronics Help!!

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mtcook16 - 6/4/2018 10:11 AM

25homes - 6/1/2018 12:28 PM

mtcook16 - 6/1/2018 12:18 PM

Pointerpride102 - 6/1/2018 9:40 AM

If you're moving slow (casting speeds) SI isn't as effective. SI is best at 3-5 mph.

This is my understanding as well..that once you adjust finder to boat speed can get great images from the SI at 1 mph and under. I really like your Idea with bigger screen on deck with helix 9 sonar g2n but think I would like to have ability to run SI on either without having to have console match bow so Not sure which directions to go...I appreciate the help guys and ideas!!

Now I would still want to Link the 7 and 9 even if I get SI on both units correct? Will mirroring the Mega from the 9 to the 7 SI upfront will you get a better image from the 7 getting imagine mirrored from 9 mega or would it look the same whether you are mirroring or just letting the 7 give you the image??

As mentioned, straight boat movement will be needed to get good imaging. The images on a HELIX 9 MEGA will be inherently better than those off a HELIX 7 SI G2N, because they are two different technologies, one with more detail capability via 1.2 MEGA-hertz.

I would suggest you still network them to share waypoints, tracks, GPS and transducer info. That way, you can also select which transducer you want to view on the bow unit, via network source settings. For the bow, you could go with either: XTM 9 HDSI 180 T or XTM 9 SI 180 T (difference in price and some enhanced image definition)