HD Side Imaging Ultra Wide Screen GPS Fishing System
Everyone knows that Humminbird has been leading the way with Side-Imaging Fish Finders for years now. The Humminbird 997 model has always been a great tool for fishermen and real trouble for gamefish. For 2010 the 997 has been replaced with the new Humminbird 998c SI Combo (see the list of new features below). Just look at the picture and you can’t help but fall in love with this thing. A nice big screen and great high definition detail. What more could you ask for? And all this for less than $2000. Now THAT’s a deal!
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Humminbird Software Update 4.700
Humminbird Down-Imaging (DI)
Humminbird Part Numbers: 407760-1 and 407760-1V (NVB model)
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Humminbird 998c New Features for 2010:
- SwitchFire™ Sonar allows two ways to view returns – Clear or Max mode.
- Three new color palettes for more viewing options
- Built-In Contour XD™ Cartography from Navionics® with 3,000 U.S. lakes
- LakeMaster® compatible with exclusive features
- Waypoint Management allows more control of your saved data.
Key Features of the Humminbird 998c Combo Fish Finder:
- Brilliant, 8″ sunlight viewable color display with 480V x 800H resolution
- Revolutionary 455/800kHz Side Imaging sonar technology and dual frequency 83/200kHz sonar
- 8000 Watts Peak-to-Peak, 1000 Watts RMS maxiumum power output, 1500 ft 2D depth and 150 ft SI depth
- External 50 channel WAAS GPS receiver included
- Triple channel sonar transmitter/receiver delivers fast, smooth operation
- Sonar/chart recording to SD card and on-screen playback
- Full screen chartplotter, 3D bird’s eye view chartplotter and split screen sonar/chart with adjustable split
- Programmable view presets access favorite screens with one touch
- In-dash or Gimbal mount
- Water surface temperature included in transducer, GPS speed Included
- *NVB model features Navionics continental US inland & marine charts built into rugged, shock resistance internal memory with updatable capabilities.
HB 998c SI Specifications:
| Display | 480V x 800H, 8” Diagonal, 65,000 Color TFT |
| Transducer Standard | Side Imaging/DualBeam PLUS |
| Transducer Coverage(s) | 83kHz: 60° , 200kHz: 20° , 455kHz: (2) 86°, or 800kHz: (2) 72° @ -10db; 180º Total Coverage |
| Operating Frequency(s) | 50, 83, 200, & 455 or 800 kHz |
| Power Output | 500W RMS (4000W PtP) w/ Standard Transducer 1000W RMS (8000W PtP) w/ Opt 50kHz 1kW Transducer |
| Depth Capability | Side Imaging: 150’ Down; 240’ each side; DualBeamPlus: 1500’ w/ Standard Transducer; *3000 ft w/ Optional 50kHz Transducer |
| Target Separation | 2 1/2 inches |
| Temperature | Included in Transducer |
| Speed | GPS Speed Included |
| Power Input | 10-20 VDC |
| Unit Mounting | Gimbal or In-Dash |
| Unit Size Installed (Gimbal) | 11 1/4″ W x 63/4″ H x 4 1/4″D |
| Unit Size Installed (In-dash) | 10 ¾” W x 6” H x 1 3/8” D; Required Minimum 3” behind dash clearance |
| Transducer Mounting | Transom Standard; Optional trolling motor or thru hulls available |
| GPS Receiver | External 50 Channel WAAS/EGNOS |
| Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points | 3000, 50, 50/ 20,000 |
| Cartography | Contour XD™ Built-in, Optional: LakeMaster® and Navionics® |
| Communication | NMEA 0183 Input/Output |
| Optional System Modules | InterLink, CannonLink, WeatherSense, and AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver |
* Maximum power output requires use of 1kW transducer
Humminbird 998c SI Combo Additional Features:
- SwitchFire™ Max Mode shows every sonar return from fish to zooplankton; Clear Mode reduces noise to show only structure & fish
- Fresh and saltwater set up options for optimal performance in any environment
- Accelerated Real Time Sonar™ operates at up to 40 times per second to instantly capture the action under the boat
- X-press™ menus place most important setting at your fingertips
- Freeze Frame pauses the sonar scroll for detailed inspection of the screen
- Instant Image Update immediately shows the results of setting changes for the most accurate fine tuning
- Sonar Echo Enhancement™ technology is so sensitive it’ll track a 1/2 oz. jig to over 40ft and separate targets within 2 ½ inches
- Man Overboard Function quickly adjust the boat track back to a specific spot with the touch of a button
- Fully gasketed waterproof design
- Large Digital Data displayed on every sonar or GPS screen
- Backlight for night viewing
- TripLog with distance, elapsed time, and average speed
- Totally automatic operation or totally manual operation with upper and lower range control
- Temperature graph overlay and audible temperature alarm along with One-touch Zoom with 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x zoom levels
- Adjustable chart speed and feature memory retains your settings
- Water surface temperature included in transducer, speed paddlewheel included
- Optional 200/50kHz transducer available for deep water applications and depths to 3000 feet
Compatible Accessories for Humminbird 998c SI Combo Sonar Fish-Finder
| Accessory Type | Part # | Standard | Part # | QuadraBeam | Part # | DualBeam PLUS |
| Transom Mount Transducer | 710201-1 | XHS 9 HDSI 180 T | 710199-1 | XNT 9 QB 90 T | ||
| Puck Transducer | 700040-1 | SI HSK (and switch) | ||||
| Angled Puck Transducer | ||||||
| Trolling Motor Mount Transducer | 710205-1 | XTM 9 HDSI 180 T | 710203-1 | XTM 9 QB 90 T | ||
| Portable Mount Transducer | ||||||
| Bronze Thru Hull Transducer | 710207-1 | XBTH 9 QB 90 T | ||||
| Bronze Thru Hull 3 in 1 Transducer | 710206-1 | XTD 9 QB 90 | ||||
| Plastic Thru Hull Transducer | 710210-1 | XPTH 9 HDSI 180 T | 710209-1 | XPTH 9 QB 90 T | ||
| Mount System | 740083-1 | GM 2 | ||||
| Temperature Sensor | 730010-1 | TG W | ||||
| Speed Sensor | 730021-1 | SW | ||||
| Speed and Temperature Sensor | 730000-1 | TS W | ||||
| Transducer Extension Cable | 720003-1 720003-2 |
EC W10 EC W30 |
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| Power Cable | 720002-1 | PC 10 | ||||
| Transducer Switch | 720012-1 | TS2 W | ||||
| Unit Switch | 720014-1 | US2 W | ||||