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Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: thornskin on May 13, 2012, 11:00:14 AM

Title: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 13, 2012, 11:00:14 AM

Has anyone heard if Humminbird is going to update the 997 with the 6.180 software.  I saw earlier post saying it was coming but have not seen anything as of late.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: ITGEEK on May 14, 2012, 08:25:53 AM

I really couldn't tell you.

But, be aware that the 997 is now considered a "Legacy" unit.
It's possible that Humminbird may not even offer any more updates for it.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 14, 2012, 10:19:50 AM

Thanks.  I did read that humminbird was working on it and the were hoping to release it this month or last month.  I have not heard if they ran into problems or just gave up.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on May 14, 2012, 12:21:33 PM

I heard that it should be soon, real soon…

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 14, 2012, 12:28:02 PM

Thanks Greg.  I can't wait.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 22, 2012, 09:15:00 AM

6.300 is out and in the forum downloads.

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: windymiller on May 22, 2012, 07:25:55 PM

whats new with this update?

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on May 23, 2012, 11:37:23 AM

http://www.humminbird.com/FAQ.aspx?ContentId=3510 (http://www.humminbird.com/FAQ.aspx?ContentId=3510)

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 25, 2012, 06:42:43 PM

I just updated my unit. All readouts look good but because I did it in my garage I'm not sure. When I look at the sonar and SI screens it shows nothing even when a swing my foot under the transducer??  I won't know for sure if I did it right until I get it on the water,  has anyone else experienced this?

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 25, 2012, 06:46:52 PM

thorn, if the transducer is not in the water you will see nothing. Sonar needs the water for a medium to transmit and receive. it will not work in air.
Which is some of the problems at times if the transducer is not low enough in the water. Boat leveling or side to side rocking are contributing factors.
Your best bet is to get back on the water..

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 25, 2012, 06:48:26 PM

Thanks for the quick response Chuck. I can't wait to try it!

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 04:56:41 PM

OK then its normal after the software update that the screen is blank ?

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 31, 2012, 05:14:40 PM

DiveEx.....
The update should not cause the screen to be blank.
What will happen is when the transducer is not in the water it will not operate. It doesnt like air.
So the sonar screen will be dark (blank)
You might see a small area of what appears to be noise. But it is not the screen as seen in water.

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 05:22:26 PM

Right,, ok.

But with earlyer software than it showed SI recordings.

The latest updates shows some numbers and SI shows nothing but black screen.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 31, 2012, 05:26:51 PM

DiveEx...are you saying this happens when the unit is in the water (transducer)   If so then "Houston we have a problem"..

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 05:35:50 PM

Nob only on dry land...  8)   I still think it works,,  ::)

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 31, 2012, 05:36:52 PM

I maybe confused. 
Are you trying to playback a recording on land?

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 05:43:12 PM

No no, when I have finished installing the software update (6,300) in my office than the SI screen is blank. I have not yet tried it in the water. I´m only trying it without the transducer. It playes older recordings from my SD card.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 05:45:45 PM

I found also similiar thread about this here.

http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=4067.0 (http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=4067.0)

There should be no problem, but thank you Sonar2000.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 31, 2012, 05:46:22 PM

Tried out the new update on the water yesterday. It's all good

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 05:51:25 PM

Hello Thornskin, have tried to playback the recordings using some of the software viewers like Yellowfin or Humviewer ?

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: thornskin on May 31, 2012, 05:53:25 PM

I have not tried the recordings yet, just quickly looked at the SI readout feature. Hope to spend more time checking things out soon.

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 31, 2012, 05:57:35 PM

OK, can we assume that you two are now working alright both in and out of water..

Chuck

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: DiveExplorer on May 31, 2012, 06:00:33 PM

I´m OK  ;)

Title: Re: 997 update
Post by: sonar2000 on May 31, 2012, 06:28:44 PM

Great....let us know if you have any other concerns.
Takes some snapshots and show us the big fish you catch.. ;D
Or wrecks of interest..

Chuck