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Chip for HDS5 Gen 2?

Postby baddawg » Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:47 am

Just upgraded my electronics to a HDS5 Gen 2. Have it installed but haven't had time yet to play with it on the water. I know it isn't the latest and greatest, but definitely a huge upgrade over the 12 year old Garmin sounder and eagle chart plotter that it replaced.
The question I have is should I purchase an additional chip to go in this unit, and if so which one? I mainly fish the sound and strait for salmon, halibut and crabbing. Let me know what you recommend or if it is even needed.
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Re: Chip for HDS5 Gen 2?

Postby Jeff Nance » Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:10 am

I would get the Navionics chip for Canada & US. thumbup
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Re: Chip for HDS5 Gen 2?

Postby Nelly » Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:54 pm

Whassup Baddawg?
Check out the new Navionics chips with Sonar Charts!
Not to be confused with Platinum shading, Sonar Charts are enhanced depth lines that are a great source of bottom contour information!
Good luck! cheers
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Re: Chip for HDS5 Gen 2?

Postby baddawg » Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:49 am

Thanks!
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