Hummingbird 597

[SwivelDigger]

Has anyone ever used a 597 in close proximity to an LX 7? I was wondering about interference issues? I know the 35,45,and 55's are on a different frequency but I think the 597 is on the same as a marcum or vex. I kinda wanted the GPS option on the 597 and to use it in the house for the wife/kids

[basssmasher*]

Don't know if this will help you or not but I fished a 597 last yr next to an lx-1 with no problems..we were maybe 4 feet apart

[SwivelDigger]

Thanks teejay, I talked to an "expert" at the store with the goose logo and he didn't even know they made an ice version. Then I went to the foremost outfitter and their "expert" told me there is no interference rejection on it so I had to point out the "10 channels of interference rejection" on the box that it comes in. Still not sure what I want to do but I appreciate your comments

[ETH310]

I just set my 597 for ice for the same reason, but haven't used it yet. There was another thread on here a week or two ago on the same subject and someone said they tested it out by putting a marcum or vex transducer in the same hole as the 597 and had no interference. Hope that helps.

[ETH310]

Also check out the popular auction HSOforum for the carry case (search for humminbird ptu-c). I got it for under a $100 with free shipping. It comes with a battery and everything else you need except the transducer. I found the transducer (part xi-9-20) for $53 and free shipping. Just google that part number and find the best deal. When you set it up, the unit will be in simulation mode. There's a YouTube video that explains how to turn that off. I can post a link if you'd like.

[ParaPro]

seeing i have a 597 (a friends) I may need that video to remember how to start the thing up!! He doesnt use it so i get the pleasure of fishing with a GREAT unit!

[ETH310]

Sorry the part number for the case is ptc-u not ptu-c.

[ETH310]

seeing i have a 597 (a friends) I may need that video to remember how to start the thing up!! He doesnt use it so i get the pleasure of fishing with a GREAT unit!

I'm using my phone so I can't post the YouTube link, but just search the name Jason Halfen in YouTube and the video will come up.

[Day Dreamer]

I used my 597 a couple of times last year along side a Vex and didn't have any issues.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I just set my 597 for ice for the same reason, but haven't used it yet. There was another thread on here a week or two ago on the same subject and someone said they tested it out by putting a marcum or vex transducer in the same hole as the 597 and had no interference. Hope that helps.

That was me. Fished with my buddy running a 998 and me with a LX-3. No interference problems. Put both transducers down the same hole and no issues.