Fish Finder Training – Screenshots & Interpretations

[J-Doc]

I've heard the new side scan on the birds are very impressive.  I hope they increased their traditional sonar quality as well.  If not, Garmin, Ray Marine, and Lowrance will bury them.  Side and down scan is nice but pan optics and regular sonar improvements are even better. 

[grizwilson]

usually I can research and find my answers. My 1197 has worked without a hitch since 2011. In March I updated to 6.640, when I went out in April the GPS did not work and the interlink did not show on it or the 798 on the bow. I got another interlink appeared to try to sync fine then froze. The interlink works fine on the 798. I have lost temp on the 1197, tried with two different transducers. I do not get my map page or snapshot page. Sometimes it freezes going through the views, sometimes on menu items. I have tried backing up two levels of software up date. Is it fried or ? Thanks

[J-Doc]

46 minutes ago, grizwilson said:

usually I can research and find my answers. My 1197 has worked without a hitch since 2011. In March I updated to 6.640, when I went out in April the GPS did not work and the interlink did not show on it or the 798 on the bow. I got another interlink appeared to try to sync fine then froze. The interlink works fine on the 798. I have lost temp on the 1197, tried with two different transducers. I do not get my map page or snapshot page. Sometimes it freezes going through the views, sometimes on menu items. I have tried backing up two levels of software up date. Is it fried or ? Thanks

Sounds like you need to call the manufacturer and talk to their tech department.   If under warranty, they will fix or replace.  They might be able to repair it also but the repair costs may warrant a new unit.  Only way to know is to contact manufacturer and explain what is happening.

I've had that happen before and Lowrance tech support was mildly helpful.  I ended up figuring out it was user error on my end.

[grizwilson]

Thanks J doc, as the unit is 6 years old afraid I am in a jam, no loose resources to replace.  Will contact Humminbird today. But having had that experience before not too excited. 

[J-Doc]

Ouch.  At 6yrs old, I'm afraid they will automatically say "toast".   That's no good.

[grizwilson]

Well Humminbird says sorry.

[176champion]

Helix 7 DI....is the sonar screen like this because of all the dirt and mud in the water?....i have tried to turn down sensitivity and changed from 455mhz to 800mhz and i still get the same picture thats on top...

 

 

[J-Doc]

Yes, if the water is dirty and full of heavy particulate, that is most likely the reason. 

 

Good call!!!! 

[Ketchup]

Ok J, 

 Got a silly question for ya.  Busted off my transducer last week and got the new one installed today.  In the settings tab there is "connected transducer" with options. Heres the options. Can you tell me the best option i have? Thanks. 

Dual 50/200

Dual Beam

Sidescan

Compact Sidescan

Hi-Def Sidescan

 P.S i warned ya last year i was not very smart at this electronic stuff.  

HB 999

[LittleRedFisherman]

Anybody missing a canoe?