This article gives an overview of selecting the GPS source on a HELIX, SOLIX, or APEX units.
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APEX Selecting GPS Source
- Press Home.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Data Sources.
- You can then select Heading and GPS Sources.
SOLIX Selecting GPS Source
- Press Home.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Data Sources.
- You can then select Heading and GPS Sources.
HELIX Selecting GPS Source
- Push the Menu button twice.
- Arrow over and select Network.
- Scroll down to Network Source Setup.
- Select GPS Tab.
- The list of GPS sources will show below.
How to Share Data and Choose Network Sources on HELIX
Selecting Minn Kota i-Pilot Link or Advanced GPS Trolling Motor as GPS Heading Source
Note: Humminbird Fishfinders are only able to network with Compatible Minn Kota Trolling Motors.
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- On Minn Kota 2017 or newer i-Pilot Link or an Advanced GPS trolling motors with an external heading sensor paired to the motor, the heading source will come from the heading sensor.
- When Selecting Minn Kota Quest trolling motors the heading information is communicated from the controller head of the trolling motor.
- On Minn Kota Legacy non Bluetooth enabled trolling motors a GPS receiver is required to enable navigation features on the Humminbird Fishfinder.
