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Imagine gliding across your favorite lake at dawn, pinpointing fish-holding structures before your line even hits the water. The HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 delivers that edge with its Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar, which sweeps a broad frequency range for unmatched detail. Switch between Wide Mode for sweeping coverage or Narrow Mode to zero in on subtle bottom contours and suspended baitfish schools. Paired with CHIRP Down Imaging, it paints photo-like pictures of drop-offs, weed beds, and wrecks directly below your boat, cutting through clutter like a pro angler's secret weapon.
Traditional sonar shows arches; this unit shows the full story. High-frequency beams (455 kHz) create razor-sharp side-to-side views up to 350 feet down, helping you distinguish a crappie from a rock or spot a submerged log where bass love to ambush. Anglers report marking fish in heavy cover they've never seen before, turning slow days into limits.
Built-in GPS tracks your position with precision, logging up to 2,750 waypoints for those secret honey holes. Humminbird Basemap covers over 10,000 inland lakes and U.S. coastal waters, highlighting marinas, hazards, and depth contours at a glance. But the real game-changer is AutoChart Live—real-time mapping as you troll. Record bottom hardness, vegetation density, and contours on the fly, storing eight hours of data onboard or expanding with a microSD card. Export to PC for polished charts that evolve with every trip.
Ready to level up? Slot in LakeMaster cards for high-def contours and depth shading on thousands of lakes, or Navionics for dynamic coastal plotting. These aren't just maps; they're battle-tested tools that adapt to seasons, revealing where walleye stage in fall or panfish school in spring.
Gloved hands? Wet fingers? No problem. The keypad interface and softkeys let you flip through views—sonar, mapping, combos—without fumbling. Customize readouts for speed, temperature graphs, or water depth alarms tailored to your style. The 5-inch high-res screen (800x480 pixels) stays readable in blinding sun, with 16-bit grayscale for nuanced sonar returns.
Freshwater bass chasers love pairing it with Minn Kota trolling motors for spot-lock precision. Saltwater folks appreciate the 1,200-foot depth capability (expandable to 3,000 feet with optional transducers). Pro tip: Fine-tune sensitivity in shallow water to avoid false reads from thermoclines, and use screen snapshots to analyze patterns post-trip. It's rugged, fully waterproof, and draws just 615 mA, perfect for kayak or jon boat setups.
Mount the gimbal bracket on your console, run the transom transducer cable cleanly, and power up with 10.8-20 VDC. The included XNT 9 HW DI T transducer handles 20°, 42°, and 60° beams for versatile coverage. Expect peak-to-peak power of 4,000 watts (500 RMS) to punch through murky depths.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5" diagonal, 800H x 480V pixels |
| Standard Sonar | Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D, CHIRP Down Imaging |
| CHIRP Frequencies | 83/200 kHz (75-155/130-250), Full/Narrow/Wide Modes |
| Imaging Frequencies | 455 kHz (420-520 kHz) |
| Max Depth (Standard) | 1,200 ft sonar, 350 ft Down Imaging |
| Power Output | 500W RMS / 4,000W peak-to-peak |
| Memory | MicroSD slot, sonar recording capability |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.55" x 4.64" x 3.3" |
| Interface | Keypad with X-Press menu |
| GPS Features | Trackplotting, Basemap, AutoChart Live |
It uses a wide range of frequencies simultaneously for sharper fish arches, better structure separation, and clearer bottom detail, especially in varied water conditions.
As you motor along, it automatically logs depth, hardness, and vegetation data to build custom maps in real-time, with 8 hours of storage expandable via microSD.
Absolutely—its compact size, low power draw, and gimbal mount make it ideal for kayaks, bass boats, or any setup under 20 feet where space and portability matter.
Yes, the microSD slot supports LakeMaster, Navionics, and other compatible charts for enhanced contour shading and aerial overlays on your favorite waters.
2D sonar gives traditional arches and depth; Down Imaging provides downward-facing, picture-like scans for identifying exact fish locations and structures below the boat.
Yes, it comes with the XNT 9 HW DI T transom-mount model, optimized for CHIRP frequencies and Down Imaging up to 350 feet.
Fully waterproof and designed for harsh marine environments, it handles splashes, rain, and accidental submersion without missing a beat.
If fishing is in your DNA, there's no such thing as "too early" or "too far." The HELIX ® 5 Series answers the call with an uncompromising 5 Inch widescreen, color display. This HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 model features Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar, internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap and AutoChart Live built-in, with additional compatibility for Humminbird and Navionics premium fishing charts.
HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3
If fishing is in your DNA, there's no such thing as "too early" or "too far." The HELIX 5 Series answers the call with an uncompromising 5" widescreen, color display. This HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G3 model features Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar, internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap, and AutoChart Live built-in, with additional compatibility for Humminbird and Navionics premium fishing charts.
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