Hummingbird XM salelite radar?

[Dan L]

Has anyone used the Hummingbird XM Satalite Radar Reeiver? I was curious how well it worked and also what it entailed to install this on my 788c.

[PerchJerker]

I have not used it myself but I hear it's pretty neat. Installation is easy, you mount the satellite receiver just like you mount the gps antenna, then plug it in.

[Pherris]

I have not used it but have heard good things. I ordered it with my new boat so I will report back when I use it. Good Fishing!!!

[harvey lee]

Is there a monthly fee for the service?

[croixflats]

I dont know about Hummingbird for sure but assume there is a monthly fee because with my Garmin unit you have to buy a subscription through XM satellite, what ever their calling thenselves, and depending on what subscription you get it can run around $10 to $50 a month.

I have not done this yet as I cant afford the antenna right know and I'm thinking of adding another chartplotter to the boat.

To many wants and its hard to prioritize.

[MN Mike]

I checked into it last year for my 798, here's what I found, I didn't pull the trigger but I might this year.

Mike

[PerchJerker]

I think the xm satellite weather stuff is really cool and HB, Lowrance and Garmin all have some great functionality and displays with it.

There is a monthly fee, plus the cost of the antenna.

I think satellite weather is good way to go if you're on the Great Lakes or on saltwater, but I'm not sure how useful it would be, or how often it would be useful, for in-land freshwater lakes.

I use the weather band channels on my VHF radio, or the browser on my cell phone, when I want updates on the weather. It seems like a more economical way to go.

[harvey lee]

I thought of going this route but I will more than likely use the wether info on my cell phone for much less per month.