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I see the HDS display split 3 ways in the video, can you split your HDS 3 ways, say Sonar, Radar, and chart? I have tried and tried and cant figure it out
That is verrry slick to see the side/down scan image finally presented right side up for maximum viewer comprehension without a stiff neck, plus have the conventional very senstive F/F display on the split screen to compare to and make fish easier to discern. I like that!
My Globalmap 9200 will split three ways. It's a 10.4" screen. The three
way may only work with the HDS 10, but I don't know that for a fact.
Have not tried with my HDS 8.
Also to answer you question you asked Jim on nmea 0183. This is all
matching the correct wires and splicing. No plugs. It's easy.
I have a KVH AutoComp 1000 and it can't be beat for the money.
Thanks, I have the 10 and can't get it to work...I'll ask Jim unless someone else knows...
Even as a stand alone device, this will certainly compliment an existing sonar such as Furuno since it runs on a different frequency and can be used in conjuction with another sonar running at 50/200. Makes me want to add another piece of electronics in my boat..
I wonder if and when Garmin and Furuno will have such an offering.. If Garmin had this, I would be all over it as I have a 4210 but use a Furuno 585 for my sonar.
I have been using the humminbird side scanner for the last few years and love it. It is designed for slow speeds. It works at high speeds but there is too much static to see fish. It is perfect for trolling. You can troll and see which side has fish and turn into them and it is like shooting fish in a barrel. I almost feel like it is cheating.
However, these down scan images look amazing. I am about to buy a new boat. I was going to either keep my old electronics or buy a new humminbird, but I am now going to consider a lowrance unit.
I've always said, and I'll say it again. Lowrance builds some really nice features into there units. They were the first to offer recording that can be brought home on a chip, and replayed on the PC. LOVE that feature...
BUT, if they would only put some time into making their products a step up in quality, we would have some real competition. But up till now, there quality is greatly lacking. Common Lowrance, give Garmin a run for their money!!
The lack of competition is not coming from Lowrance build quality, but from Garmin sounder performance . I would not even consider a Garmin sounder with the current performance level, I go Furuno and Lowrance.
Here are som screendumps from the first tests of Structure Scan done by the Norwegian Lowrance distributor. The possibillity to dispaly the 800kHz Downscan results together with 200kHz in the normal 2D display seems very interesting. According to the reports Structure scan woked very well also under higher speeds and choppy conditions. 800kHz gave good results downto 150' in saltwater. Structure Scan will be available over here early November.
Here are som screendumps from the first tests of Structure Scan done by the Norwegian Lowrance distributor. The possibillity to dispaly the 800kHz Downscan results together with 200kHz in the normal 2D display seems very interesting. According to the reports Structure scan woked very well also under higher speeds and choppy conditions. 800kHz gave good results downto 150' in saltwater. Structure Scan will be available over here early November.
Edit: The pictures did not display so I had to link instead
Those are some incredible pictures. I dont think it will work well at higher speeds and if it did i doubt you would be able to mark fish and detailed structure like we are seeing in the pics that you posted. HB works great up to about 7 mph before it gets grainy. I have seen all of the structure scan vids and havent seen one yet on plane. Glad i am not buying a SS/SI unit today becaue i wouldnt know whether to go HB or Lowrance. The down scan really does add an important feature!!
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Is there a way with the Lowrance HDS10 to use both the structure scan module and its 3D transducer for shallow water and a bigger better transducer for deep water?
Similtanious or thru a switcher network? Can something be bought or built?
My online research shows splitscreen images of 3D sidescan images and 2D reading. Is it possible to run a 2D transducer and the 3D sidescann transducer similtaniously?
Could I run sidescan input thru NEMA 0183 or 2000 into HDS10 and simply plug the sidescan transducer into the sidescan module (say running off trolling motor mount or whatever for shallow water) and just plug say a B164 straight into the back of the HDS10 to accomplish?
Sorry for random info and questions, just trying to figure out or jot down my brain-farts over here. LOL.
I know this thing is fairly just out, so not sure how much time you guys have actually had to see or play with this sidescan unit yourselves.
Is there a way with the Lowrance HDS10 to use both the structure scan module and its 3D transducer for shallow water and a bigger better transducer for deep water?
Similtanious or thru a switcher network? Can something be bought or built?
My online research shows splitscreen images of 3D sidescan images and 2D reading. Is it possible to run a 2D transducer and the 3D sidescann transducer similtaniously?
Could I run sidescan input thru NEMA 0183 or 2000 into HDS10 and simply plug the sidescan transducer into the sidescan module (say running off trolling motor mount or whatever for shallow water) and just plug say a B164 straight into the back of the HDS10 to accomplish?
Sorry for random info and questions, just trying to figure out or jot down my brain-farts over here. LOL.
I know this thing is fairly just out, so not sure how much time you guys have actually had to see or play with this sidescan unit yourselves.
Let me know your thoughts or whatever.
Definately gonna try to figure this out and do.
The Side Imaging and Downscan both come from the LSS-1 transducer. You can still run a 2d transducer with the HDS unit since the LSS-1 connects via Ethernet. The HDS-5 and 7 can be split into 2 screens. the 8 and 10 can be split into 4 screens.
I see the HDS display split 3 ways in the video, can you split your HDS 3 ways, say Sonar, Radar, and chart? I have tried and tried and cant figure it out
I had the same problem,
you need the hds 8 or hds 10 unit for 3-4 way split.
They don't tell you this when you buy it!
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there are a variety of places you can mount the LSS-1 Transducer. Transom of the boat, on a jack-plate (if you have one), bottom of the boat (keep in mind where your rollers on the trailer are if you trailer your boat), There is a Thru hull mounting option for deep V hull boats that uses 2 transducers and a Y cable.
Lowrance Structure Scan 
. I would not even consider a Garmin sounder with the current performance level, I go Furuno and Lowrance. 
