Lowrance HDS Touch

G.mech · **Posted:** Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:44 am

I have decided to take the plunge and buy the HDS Touch but I still have to decide whether to go with the 7 or the 9. Can you confirm pricing on each of these includind the LSS-2 structure scan transducer?

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4309

If it was me Mech I would go the 9 as you get the video in port with the 9. Hook up that underwater camera and see whats down there on the fly. pretty sweet

Méchant Malade · **Posted:** Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:19 am

G.mech wrote:

I have decided to take the plunge and buy the HDS Touch but I still have to decide whether to go with the 7 or the 9. Can you confirm pricing on each of these includind the LSS-2 structure scan transducer?

You need to buy a LSS2 transducer as it's not include with it.

southfish · **Joined:** Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:39 pm **Posts:** 16

Dog Lake wrote:

Southfish, take care if you are using the touch screen model for icefishing. Extreme cold can impact the performance of the touch screens, similar to how it can slow down LCD unit displays. If you use a hut with a heater probably no issues, but I think that unit specifies -15C as the lowest temp for operation.

I'm sure Lawren can advise you better, but I'd consider picking up a flasher rather than take a chance of ruining a nice high end unit like the HDS 7 Gen2 Touch.

Hi Dog Leg,

In the menu options of the HDS 7 Touch, it has an "Ice Fishing" mode. I have been using it for about 5 weeks now in the cold water and twice on the ice. It seems to work great.

southfish · **Joined:** Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:39 pm **Posts:** 16

G.mech wrote:

I have decided to take the plunge and buy the HDS Touch but I still have to decide whether to go with the 7 or the 9. Can you confirm pricing on each of these includind the LSS-2 structure scan transducer?

Hi G.Mech,

To buy the HDS Gen 2 Touch 9 and utilize SS, you will be set back over $3000 when all is said and done. ($2499: HDS Touch 9 + $235 SS Transducer = $2734 + tax = $3089.42

It's a nice unit, but pricey. The 7 HDS with BOTH transducers is $1799 + tax. It's over a $1000 difference for 1.9 inches of screen. It's also a very big unit and mounting it may be an issue. But if you have the space and green paper, go for it.

Just my thoughts....

G.mech · **Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:01 am

I know you need to buy the LSS-2 transducer separately for the HDS-9 and do understand the relative costs for the 7 & 9" screens and the features of each. I have researched this to death. I was hoping that after a week that somebody from Radioworld would respond with current pricing but I guess they are too busy. I was in Toronto today and wanted to go and buy my new toy but I guess I will make other arrangements.

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4309

G.mech
they havent responded because they are at the boat show all week. Best give them a call.

G.mech · **Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:42 am

DanElliot wrote:

G.mech
they havent responded because they are at the boat show all week. Best give them a call.

I guess that explains it and I should have known I guess..... :oops:

Thanks for making me feel like a loser again Dan!!

Radioworld · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:31 pm **Posts:** 436

The other advantage to going with the 9" unit over the 7" unit is that you will have the video in like Dan mentioned and 2 Ethernet ports as opposed to 1 on the 7". Other than that is the screen size.

If you need pricing just head over to our website www.radioworld.ca which is always updated. As a QuinteFishing.com member you are entitled to the QuinteFishing Discount of 5% off our prices for units and 10% off for accessories. Just ask for that discount when you are on the phone or in the store or use the comment field for online orders.

-Lawren

G.mech · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:19 pm

I have tried to get on your website a few times over the last few weeks but it seems to be down most of the time....or is it just me?

Radioworld · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:31 pm **Posts:** 436

It is working fine for me. Send me an email if you need pricing and can't get on the website.

-Lawren

southfish · **Joined:** Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:39 pm **Posts:** 16

Hi Lawren.

I am having some trouble with my HDS 7 Touch. I'm trying to change the units to Km/H from MPH in the settings menu. It won't allow me to change it when I click on Km/H in the drop down menu box. All the other functions can be succesfully changed.

Any advice as to why this might be happening?

Thanks

Kevin

Radioworld · **Joined:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:31 pm **Posts:** 436

No idea on that one. My unit is at version 2.0 and I just tried it and it works fine. Can you change it to NM by chance?

-Lawren

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