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New Mega+ Imaging
I got an advertisement today from Humminbird about a new Mega+ imaging, evidently an improvement over Mega imaging in distance and clarity. Does any know if this will be a software update? I just did the 3.360 update, hopefully this is another update and not some entire new unit you need to purchase.
https://www.humminbird.com/learn/ima...gesPlusTM_Text |
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Would be nice if backward compatable. |
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The Mega+ is a new unit with a new transducer, the old units cannot be upgraded to Mega+. The 3.360 software upgrade does change the screen layout to what is used on the new units.
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If that's true, that stinks. Seems like Lowrance tries to give you options to upgrade. Fish reveal and live imaging for example.
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I guess they could have waited a couple more years to release it. The transducer imaging elements are larger and they changed the circuitry in the unit to help with the range. I switched from Lowrance because they would not fix a 3 year old unit. They did offer me a couple hundred off a new one for the upgrade. Electronics have and will always keep changing. It can be frustrating. Bob
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Gen 2 vs Gen 3
My understanding is that the new Gen 3 has improved CHIRP 2d, side and down scan, with a new transducer. Being called "High-Wide" for the full spectrum of frequencies available (140-240 kHz).
The new High Wide, true CHIRP transducers are compatible with Gen 2 units after updating to the current software (version 1.900). Been told the transducer is +/-$90. Then your Gen 2 unit will have the improved CHIRP 2d, but not the improved down/side scan.
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I have a Solix and bought the new 2D transducer to hook up as my high speed transducer. Still too cold to hook it up but the screenshots I have seen look like a big improvement. Bob
Mine is transom mount: Humminbird Xnt-14-Hw-T Dual Spectrum Chrip . They do have a Shoot through and a trolling motor mount also. I am using it with my mega si ducer with "Y" cable Last edited by Ozark Bob; 03-05-2019 at 05:59 PM. |
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These electronics upgrades are nuts....I went to Mega SI last year and still feel like it's cheating All I know for sure is they will continue to reinvent the mousetrap,,,, and,,, It will always be smarter than I am. I made the switch and am glad I did, But I think figuring out how to use it to the fullest will benefit me as much and definitely be cheaper than switching again. At 65 I hope this is a 10 year upgrade as that is about how old my last Lowrance stuff was. I say this after seeing the new Garmin Panoptic? at the Madison Boat Show last week. WOW was that amazing equipment !!!! But as I said I still feel like I'm cheating with my SI .
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