The Humminbird HELIX 8 CHIRP GPS G4N is a versatile fishfinder and GPS combo designed for anglers seeking advanced features and reliable performance. This model boasts an 8-inch display, Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar, and internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap. It also includes standard features such as AutoChart Live, Wi-Fi, and NMEA 2000®, along with Bluetooth® and Ethernet networking for compatibility with the One-Boat Network™ family of products from Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon.
- Keypad Control: Operate the device with soft key controls, ensuring reliable use in various conditions.
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar: Provides detailed fish arches and clear views of fish-holding structures and the bottom. Offers two search modes:
- Wide Mode: Maximum coverage.
- Narrow Mode: Focuses on fine details.
- Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap: Enhanced basemap with charts of over 10,000 lakes and coastal coverage for the continental U.S., including points of interest like buoys, hazards, and marinas.
- Premium Chart Compatibility: Supports optional charts from Humminbird's LakeMaster® and CoastMaster™ products, as well as compatible Navionics® charts.
- AutoChart Live: Create real-time maps of fishing spots, mapping depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation. Comes with eight hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for extended mapping capacity.
- One-Boat Network Compatible: Integrates with Minn Kota and Cannon products, offering exclusive boat control and fish-catching features.
- Ethernet Networking: High-speed Ethernet allows connection of multiple fish finders and add-on technologies like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar.
- Bluetooth: Wireless communication with compatible Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, as well as Cannon Optimum downriggers. Additional features include wireless software updates from the Humminbird FishSmart App and display of smartphone notifications on the device.
- NMEA 2000 Networking Built-In: Connects to an accessory NMEA 2000 network for additional information, including boat performance, weather, and water conditions.
Technical Specifications:
- Display Size: 8 inches (diagonal)
- Display Pixel Matrix: 1024H x 600V
- Sonar Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP
- Sonar Coverage: 20°, 42°, and 60° at -10dB
- Sonar Optional: 50 kHz, 50/Low Airmar CHIRP
- CHIRP Frequencies Supported:
- Full Mode: 150-220 kHz
- Narrow Mode: 180-240 kHz
- Wide Mode: 140-200 kHz
- Sonar Frequencies Supported: 50/80/200 kHz
- Depth Capability:
- Standard Transducer: 1,200 ft
- Optional 50 kHz Transducer: 3,500 ft
- Interface: Keypad Control
- Memory Card Slot: Dual Micro SD
- Power Draw: 2.4 Amps
- Power Input: 10.8-20 VDC
- Power Output:
- Peak-to-Peak: 8,000 Watts
- RMS: 1,000 Watts
- Temperature: Built-In
- Temperature Alarm: Yes
- Temperature Graph: Yes
- Transducer Included: XNT 9 HW T
- HDMI Compatible: No
- MEGA Live Compatibility: No
- Upgradable Software: Yes
- View Preset Keys: Yes
- X-Press Menu System: Yes
- Custom Digital Readout: Yes
- Custom View Selections: Yes
- Display Colors Grayscale: 16-Bit
- Speed: Included
- Temperature Alarm: Yes
