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« Last post by rnvinc on October 27, 2025, 04:42:39 PM »
While I have no insider information on the actual piezoes Humminbird uses, in the past Humminbird has always made a different designation for any new transducer released with a different piezo ...
That being said, I would assume the 2d piezos are the same ...
Rickie
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« Last post by MarjanK on October 26, 2025, 03:48:43 PM »
OK, I know it only works in 2D, but is the new "XM 14 HW CMSI T" better in 2D mode than the "XM 9 HW MSI T" with an adapter? Is there any difference between them in 2D use… do they contain different piezoelectric elements? I'm asking whether it makes sense to buy the new EXPLORE with the new transducer 'XM 14 HW CMSI T' if I already have the 'XM 9 HW MSI T' installed on my boat. Replacing only the head would be much simpler than installing an entirely new transducer system. 
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« Last post by rnvinc on October 02, 2025, 10:58:33 PM »
The only adapter for 14pin to 7pin is the AD 1429, but it only works for the 2d channel ...
Rickie
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« Last post by MarjanK on September 30, 2025, 07:50:17 AM »
Hi,
What is the difference between the “XM 9 HW MSI T” transducer, which is used with the Helix, and the “XM 14 HW CMSI T” transducer, which comes supplied with the Xplorer? Apart from the different connectors, are there any other differences? Could I use the Helix transducer (i.e. XM 9 HW MSI T) with an adapter on the Xplore without any loss of performance?
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« Last post by MarjanK on August 18, 2025, 02:26:25 AM »
Really unusual, and above all, "unfair" to Helix owners.  I hope that with some update, they will also enable connecting Helix and Explorer to the network."
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« Last post by rnvinc on August 12, 2025, 01:58:11 AM »
I’m afraid not ...
HELIX cannot share anything with Xplore ...
Only SOLIX G3 and APEX can share with Xplore ...
Rickie
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« Last post by MarjanK on August 11, 2025, 08:15:31 AM »
Hello!
I currently own 2 Helixes (G3nN and G4N). They are connected in a network so that I can share points between them in real time.
I am considering replacing one with an Explorer. Can a Helix also be connected to an Explorer for this purpose?
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« Last post by Kenai on May 28, 2025, 01:43:18 PM »
Well, finally I tested it again with motor on jack plate. And as i suspected, there was no image of the pole on the opposite side. So as long I can tell, no overlap.
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« Last post by Kenai on May 12, 2025, 06:09:29 AM »
Thanks, just one thing, my 598 does not have jigging mode option. They never allow that function in 5xx units as long as I know. I'm just trying to minimalize interference between my 3 units. 2x helix 1x 598. I run 598 on a trolling motor in front just for depth and vertical fishing. Helix 9 MSI g4N is primary SI unit and Helix7 CHIRP G3N is for mapping mainly. Those two helixes are connected in the network. However, I have two transducers on transom anyway. I use Helix 7 CHIRP G3N as high-speed transducer.
So I came up with this.
On main motor (high-speed) 598 (is off), H7- (running 200kHz, 2D), H9- (transducer OFF, running MAP)
Main motor (scanning low speed) 598 - (OFF), H7- (200kHz MAP), H9-(SI, DI, 2D from H7)
trolling motor (fishing) 598-(455kHz+200kHz+83kHz), H7- (transducer OFF, MAP), H9-(SI,DI, running just MEGA)
But it is quite teddies to change configuration. Lot of things to switch around permanently.
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« Last post by Kenai on May 12, 2025, 05:38:26 AM »
That sad news, however I have seen it coming for some time now.  Definitely, I don't want to see it ending. This forum is the only place where it is possible to get reliable information about HB units and more. In my opinion, it even substitutes official HB support because of their lack of knowledge. I don't feel competent to run this for many reasons (my location, luck of experiences with internet forums, outdoor day job, so I have only minimum time on PC...) however, if there is any chance of running this forum by community, I will be happy to help. Lastly, in any case, please find some way to store legacy information in this forum. Any time I google something about HB and side imaging or fish finders/sonars, this forum always pops out.
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