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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: glasscat on January 16, 2014, 10:21:45 PM

Title: AS-GPS HS
Post by: glasscat on January 16, 2014, 10:21:45 PM

Just received new 998 HD SI w/version 6.68. I have an existing 898c si on console w/version 6.49 installed, and am happy with its performance. GPS puck is AS GR50 on rear deck. I understand the 998 will recognize AS-GPS HS. Will the 898 recognize AS-GPS HS as a regular GPS, thereby not having to update software. I don't want to change software, therefore no Ethernet. Would like option of swapping head locations.

Title: Re: AS-GPS HS
Post by: glasscat on January 17, 2014, 08:49:18 AM

Forgot to mention all new hardware to be mounted on bow.

Title: Re: AS-GPS HS
Post by: Bob B on January 17, 2014, 08:11:56 PM

Maybe Greg will check in and clarify this for you, but I doubt the 6.49 unit will be able to use the HS GPS....could be wrong.
Maybe run the new release for a while and see how it performs for you.....especially when using the 83Khz sonar.....If it is OK, you could update the old unit.

Title: Re: AS-GPS HS
Post by: rnvinc on January 18, 2014, 12:38:58 PM

I think the AS GPS HS antenna requires 6.570 or higher...

The unit will not even recognise the puck at all without this version...

Rickie

Title: Re: AS-GPS HS
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on January 28, 2014, 10:47:37 AM

Quote from: rnvinc on January 18, 2014, 12:38:58 PM

I think the AS GPS HS antenna requires 6.570 or higher...

The unit will not even recognise the puck at all without this version...

Rickie

+1
Yep, what Rickie said.