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Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: bdmilam84 on February 03, 2016, 02:28:36 PM

Title: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: bdmilam84 on February 03, 2016, 02:28:36 PM: Hi All,

I bought a new Hummingbird 999 KVD SI. I am not networking it, it is going to be at console. Basically I'm going to install it, use a map card with it and fish... I have read some pretty scary things about issues these units have. I have called Humminbird and they told me based on my serial # that i won't have the 800khz washout issue. Outside of that, what should i expect to simply use it for what it does, no networking, no linking with other units. No I-pilot.

Your input is greatly appreciated. My boat is a 2000 Trition TR186. the only other unit will be the factory dash Lowrance, which i might use only to gage depth at WOT, or just leave off at all times to reduce interference.

Thanks,
Bm
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: Bob B on February 03, 2016, 05:27:59 PM: If you don't have the 800Khz issue, you should be good to go ..... Maybe call customer service and push for the fix the Helix models have for the data boxes.

Try to mount your transducer where you have clean flow across it.
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: bdmilam84 on February 03, 2016, 05:33:09 PM: Thanks Bob, one more quick question. I have been reading about screens burning out or getting hot... Any suggestions on how to not have this happen. I will probably use the unit less then 8-10 times a season...

Thanks, and happy fishing.
BM
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: Bob B on February 03, 2016, 06:32:55 PM: I'm not aware of that one .... maybe someone else can chime in.
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: rnvinc on February 04, 2016, 09:54:21 PM: Quote from: bdmilam84 on February 03, 2016, 05:33:09 PM
Thanks Bob, one more quick question. I have been reading about screens burning out or getting hot... Any suggestions on how to not have this happen. I will probably use the unit less then 8-10 times a season...

Thanks, and happy fishing.
BM

I haven't read of this issue either (in HB's anyway)...and I'm on a lot of electronics forums ...

I don't expect you should see this issue ...

Rickie
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: bdmilam84 on February 10, 2016, 01:28:29 PM: Thanks for the heads up. If you go to the link i added you will see where i got my concerns... I am almost positive my software is currently 7.460 With that said, anyone hear of anything similar to this happening. I am having my graph professorially installed so any tips i can give them from people here would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449545 (http://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449545)

Haul ass to find bass!
BM
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: Ohio Archer on February 10, 2016, 08:52:14 PM: Interesting thread. I purchased a 999 in December but didn't know about the 800khz washout issue. Is there a serial number range that this affects? Where can I find out if my unit is affected without calling HB? I only used the 800khz once or twice the last time I as on the water and it was very bright. Thought I had some settings wrong. Thanks.
Title: Re: Humminbird 999(serial 1503****) Anything issues I should expect?
Post by: bdmilam84 on February 11, 2016, 12:18:37 AM: There are a few post about the washout exchange. Maybe on page 2 or 3... I forget the date range, but if you call, they are top-notch at CS. Good luck.
BM