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Bob I can make custom maps for Lowrance and Garmin but Humminbird will or can.t release the source code so we could make custom maps for the Bird which I have
My understanding it comes from the Side Imaging Crystals in the transducer. Doug ... adding down looking with a software upgrade but ... downward facing pizo
It can be done but it will increase the odds of getting electrical Noise/interference. If it does then you can always add a seperate battery for the 798c. Doug
Humminbird I am told is adding down looking with a software upgrade but their is no downward facing pizo on the transducer. How does that work? Doug "I began