Lowrance HDS-5 Update (Bob Schroden See #5)

  • dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3211
    March 9, 2009 at 6:28 pm #1237189

    HDS-5 Update

    What changes are made in this update?

    1. Improved chart drawing speed for all models
    2. More overlays now supported, up to 10 on most screens
    3. Ethernet and NMEA 2000 network “auto-configuration” feature added for simple network setup
    4. Improved support for waypoint, route and trail import and export
    5. Internal battery voltage now supported as an overlay item
    6. Screen captures can now be named
    7. Various minor user interface improvements

    bob schroden
    Cold Spring, MN
    Posts: 281
    March 9, 2009 at 11:38 pm #756624

    Thanks Dan.
    Looks like it is time for a update!

    jstoefen
    Eldridge Iowa
    Posts: 55
    March 10, 2009 at 1:26 am #756662

    When is the update coming for reading navionics cards ?

    ekim
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 26
    March 12, 2009 at 8:49 pm #757912

    It just happens that I’ve been lookin’ at a new sonar/mapping gizmo. At first I thought I wanted another Hummingbird. Hmmrd doen’t have any good maps for Pools 4 or 5 on the Miss., Lowrance has LakeMaster, but only Pool 4. What to do ? ? ?

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    March 12, 2009 at 8:55 pm #757915

    H’Birds read Navionics chips just fine. Navionics Premium 09 has HD survey data for Mississippi pools 4, 8, 9, 10 as well as the St. Croix river.

    ekim
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 26
    March 13, 2009 at 4:34 am #758087

    Thanks for the info. ,Jason. I really need to talk with someone about all the questions I have about these sonar/mapping units. I’m not very familiar with them. I’ve talked with a couple of guys at Gander Mtn. and Fleet-Farm. Plus the site for Lowrance doesn’t have too much info. either. I’d just like to be a little better informed before I spend $1K on something I might not understand or like.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    March 13, 2009 at 9:39 am #758097

    VC, Welcome to IDO!

    This is what this site is all about, sharing information and helping fellow anglers. Feel free to ask all of your questions about Lowrance, Humminbird, or any other outdoor products here. We’ll do the best we can to provide you with the correct information. We have some very knowledgeable members and staff here, and chances are someone will be able to answer just about any question you have. Again, welcome to In-Depth Outdoors!

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    March 13, 2009 at 9:59 am #758098

    Quote:

    When is the update coming for reading navionics cards ?

    Jake, For those with early units that didn’t have the updates already installed, it should be available some time in April.

    ekim
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 26
    March 14, 2009 at 2:48 am #758461

    I’ve read all the info. that Jolly Ann Marine had on their site for the HDS 5. WOW….What else can this thing do? How is the video on this unit? Will I be able to understand what’s going on or do I need a degree in sonar/mapping? It sure would be nice to be able to use this unit to its full potential. I’ve got so many questions that I don’t think my two fingers will allow me to type that much. I’ve learned alot in the past three days. Thank-you, MIKE AKA VC-13

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    March 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm #758501

    There’s some good information, including some video on Lowrance’s web site if you have not seen it yet.

    HDS Revolution

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