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Title: Transducer upgrade and Helix 5 smaller screen
Post by: tcap on April 01, 2016, 02:36:21 PM
Just got a Helix 5 SI GPS as a gift and i'm trying to decide if I want to upgrade from the stock transducer (XNT 9 SI 180 T) to the HD transducer (XHS 9 HDSI 180 T). Anyone out there tried both transducers and able to comment on whether or not the resolution improvement is noticeable on the smaller screen of the Helix 5 (800H x 480V, 5" 256 color display)?
Title: Re: Transducer upgrade and Helix 5 smaller screen
Post by: jason1 on December 03, 2017, 08:08:59 PM
For anyone looking to do this, know HB will not do the upgrade unless you bought directly from them initially.
Title: Re: Transducer upgrade and Helix 5 smaller screen
Post by: Bob B on December 03, 2017, 09:41:54 PM
If you contact Humminbird before you open the hardware for the compact transducer they will upgrade it to the HDSI for a fee .... shouldn't matter where you bought the unit.

I haven't done this, but have seen a lot of comparison images that show improved clarity that would make it worth the upgrade fee.... If you have already installed the original transducer you would have to buy the HDSI outright.
Title: Re: Transducer upgrade and Helix 5 smaller screen
Post by: rnvinc on December 06, 2017, 09:23:34 PM
Here is comparison info  ...

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=583834&highlight=Compact (http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=583834&highlight=Compact)

Rickie
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