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Title: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: bronjak on July 28, 2012, 07:25:12 AM

hi just after sum help ive put a  new humminbird 998 c on my boat and just bought a radar but carnt see the radar in my accesories to switch it on how do i add radar onto my u :onit

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: xSilmarilSx on July 28, 2012, 10:13:18 AM

Is the Radar a HB model?
And you need the newer HD series unit 998c SI HD to have radar.

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: bronjak on July 28, 2012, 05:57:34 PM

yes its hb radar a hb rep sold me the whole package and said it was all compatble so there is a 998c si hd model is there

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: LocDown on July 29, 2012, 04:11:03 PM

I would think you would hook it up via ethernet and the option should pop up somewhere..

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: bronjak on July 30, 2012, 06:12:28 AM

how do i do that sorry im new to all this

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: ITGEEK on July 30, 2012, 07:38:55 AM

There should be an ethernet connector (round), on the back of your 998c.
I assume your radar module came with a long cable on it.
That cable should hook to the back of your 998c.

You could call Humminbird customer service if you have any problems or questions:
1-800-633-1468

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: sonar2000 on July 30, 2012, 08:02:04 AM

If you did not get a manual for your unit you can go to the HB web site and download a manual. then you can reference the connectors on the back of the unit.
Have not seen any documentation on radar yet but certinly if they send out a plugin it should have an install guide with pictures.
(hopefully)

Chuck

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: bronjak on July 30, 2012, 08:46:52 AM

its all wired up to the 998  and the instructions say to go into accessories in the menu but the radar doesnt show up in there my mate was saying cause its a new product i might have to download a program to the 998 so it can read it the radar but im not sure how to how its done

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: ITGEEK on July 30, 2012, 10:15:59 AM

You're unit may not have the newest software upgrade that recognizes
the radar.

Get yourself an SD card.
If you have not registered your unit, go to the Humminbird Website and do so.

It should show you the most recent software upgrade for your unit.
With the SD card in an SD card reader on your PC, save the update to the SD card.

Turn on your unit with no SD cards in it.
Reset your unit defaults
Put in the card with the upgrade on it.
When the update is done.
Reset your unit defaults.
Shut off the machine.
Put in any map or sd cards for recordings, and turn on the machine.

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on July 30, 2012, 02:16:19 PM

I would do what ITG said and update the software on your unit.  With everything connected up properly it should show up like any other accessory.

What software does your 998c Si unit have on it now?

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: sonar2000 on July 30, 2012, 03:24:47 PM

I would not do anything until the radar is available and then have a test period to see how it does or does not work.
For a test have a current copy of the softward for your unit.
then load softward that supports the radar.
Test and if problems go back to the working level of software..

Chuck

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on July 30, 2012, 04:35:06 PM

The radar has been available for a little while…

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: bronjak on July 31, 2012, 05:02:11 AM

i had software version 4970 and upgraded to 6.180 and now have the radar optionmust have been software

Title: Re: adding radar 0n 998c si combo
Post by: xSilmarilSx on July 31, 2012, 10:16:04 AM

If you could post photos or video when your setup will be functional, it would be awesome!