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Location: TC Metro / NW WI | I have my boat set up with networked (nmea and ethernet connectors) lcx 112 and 520. I'm tempted by the current sale on HDS 7 Gen 2 Touch to upgrade, but not sure what other modules/transducers i need. The main reason for the upgrade would be the ability to create a more accurate / custom map of my home lake. The new DI / SI technology is intriguing but not sure it will put more fish in the boat. Will my existing transducer work for the basic sonar image? Does DI need the new transducers that SI do? If i need a new transducer is there an inhull option? Do i need any new networking parts? Thanks for any help in understanding the new tech! |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Your LCX is blue connectors, right? Mine were. Blue connectors are still blue connectors. Your current ducer will work for conventional sonar images. I've got LSS on my boat, with the LSS ducer. I'm pretty sure I know the answers for you DI question, but I'm not 100% so I won't answer that. I know that for my LSS, I need the box and a dedicated transducer, apart from my conventional skimmer. And then understand that your 112 won't process DI/SI images. |
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| I will add that any touch screen units do not need the LSS box because the SS module is built right into the unit. What you would need in order to run SS is the SS transducer which as far as I know is only able to be mounted on the boat (not shoot through hull). Your blue connector ducer you already have will work for 2D sonar. |
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Location: TC Metro / NW WI | Great information guys, that helps answer some of the many questions - another member gave me his number to talk thought it. Really appreciate the good info that everyone here is willing to share!
Edited by thotovec 3/11/2016 7:01 AM
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