Topic: Software Version 5.2

[Fishfor5]

If I understand correctly the new software version will fix the shallow water problem.  My unit currently does not read very well in depths of 5' or less. 

I have to 898 units interlinked.  I can't remember what version of software I have but I do know when I bought my units the interlink did not work very well.  Humminbird sent me a new version of software that was still being beta tested and wasn't out yet, therefore, I don't remember the version.  Since I installed the beta version the units work great except in shallow water.  Should I install the 5.2 version?  I'm sort of afraid of messing them up.

Thanks,

[RGecy]

Fishfor5,

Check your software version and definitely let us know what installed.  You can do this by pressing the Menu button when prompted at startup and checking the system status.

I would say probably go ahead and do it.  I have not heard of really any issues with updates since humminbird fixed the issue with the last update.  Just follow the directions posted in the FAQ section.

Robert

[jules2003]

I installed the Version 5.210 on my 898 last week. I  tried the new version on the Rhein and I have still problems with depth reading in shallow water less than 5´. My old version was 4.880 and I restored defaults before I was updating.
Any ideas ?

Regards Michael

[sonar2000]

Is the trouble with the depth not reading right or is the display not showing the bottom correctly as in the type and structure of the bottom? 
Chuck

[jules2003]

The trouble with the depth not reading is right. In less than 5`water depth the unit depth is about 1`. When the water depth is more than 5´, the depth reading is correct. I set the max. depth to 45`in 30´deep water. I had the same problem with software 4.970, so I installed 4.880 again. With the original software I have no problems with depth reading.

Regards Michael

[Fishfor5]

Chuck,
The depth just starts acting crazy and the bottom doesn't read at all. 

Michael,
My units came with 4.880 and I noticed the same problem with that version as well.  I personally can't go back to that because that is what was causing my interlink problems.  The reason I am a little reluctant to change versions of software is because my units work great other than the shallow readings.

[sonar2000]

Shallow depths can be somewhat challenging, but our 1197 does not have any problems with 2 or 3 feet...
Sounds like some more software testing is necessary for HB......
Chuck