The HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2 is similar has quite a few extra features to offer over the last year's HELIX 7 SI GPS unit. First of all, the new HELIX model has CHIRP sonar technology, second of all, it has the AC Live feature, and third, it's SmartStrike capable. With regards to its fish finding features, the first aspect to mention here is that the unit comes with the XNT 9 … [Read more...] about Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2 Review
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Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2 Review
The new HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2 fish finder and chartplotter system comes with a few improvements over the older HELIX 7 GPS. As its name suggests, its sonar technology uses CHIRP, and along with that, this new unit comes with the AutoChart Live software, also being capable of using SmartStrike fishing charts. This unit doesn't have Side Imaging or Down Imaging, therefore, it's … [Read more...] about Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2 Review
Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP DI GPS G2 Review
As opposed to the last year's HELIX 7 DI GPS, the HELIX 7 CHIRP DI GPS G2, as its name suggests, is a fish finder with CHIRP technology. This unit actually has two types of sonar, DualBeam Plus (2D) and Down Imaging, both enhanced by CHIRP technology. CHIRP offers superior imaging with less clutter and a better separation between targets. The unit comes with the temperature … [Read more...] about Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP DI GPS G2 Review
Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 5 DI G2 Review
There aren't any significant differences between the older HELIX 5 DI model and the new HELIX 5 DI G2. However, since Humminbird brought a new generation of HELIX 5 units, they also released a Down Imaging and a Sonar Only unit. Therefore, since it's a newer model, the G2 will probably replace the older HELIX 5 DI unit. With regards to the specs of this unit, the HELIX 5 DI … [Read more...] about Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 5 DI G2 Review
Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 Review
The HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 is one of the most affordable fish finder and chartplotter combos from Humminbird for 2017. It doesn't include any fancy sonar features such as Side Imaging or Down Imaging, but as its name suggests, it does have CHIRP sonar technology. Like all other Humminbird fish finders, this particular model comes with a transducer. The out-of-box transducer is … [Read more...] about Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 Review