I just saw this and was wondering if anybody has any experience or pros/cons on it? $580 plus a $50 rebate. Comes with an external antenna at that price.

http://www.pciraceradios.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=-8681106244548787967

http://www.pciraceradios.com/product_images/1875hr.jpg

We just got ours in Matt, sorry I dont know a damn thing about it yet but it is in the dash now:D Sorry, I was wrong ours is the HDS5 Baja.

Your link is to PCI Race Radios. Just call them and ask for Jimmy or Rhiannon. They teach the Lowrance classes for PCI and are really helpful.:) 800-869-5636

I'd go with the Baja, that's what we've always used.

There is a used Baja 480c on ebay right now.

Again Jimmy or Rhiannon are the "experts" but we have used the 480, 540, HDS8, 8200 and the HDS10 over the past couple of years. They all have the same basic functions, the HD series just have a few more bells and whistles and loading the chip is a little different. We even bought the 8" Chartplotter from Bass Pro Shops when PCI and everyone else was out of stock earlier this year when they eliminated the Baja line. We tossed the fish finder and other than the markings, it was exactly like the HDS8. My guess is the "Elite-5" is just a re-tagged HDS5. ;)

Again Jimmy or Rhiannon are the "experts" but we have used the 480, 540, HDS8, 8200 and the HDS10 over the past couple of years. They all have the same basic functions, the HD series just have a few more bells and whistles and loading the chip is a little different. We even bought the 8" Chartplotter from Bass Pro Shops when PCI and everyone else was out of stock earlier this year when they eliminated the Baja line. We tossed the fish finder and other than the markings, it was exactly like the HDS8. My guess is the "Elite-5" is just a re-tagged HDS5. ;)
so it's a good deal or no?

For the price it is a killer deal if it is any good. The HDS-5 Baja with the external antenna is like $850

Called PCI they said it is a good unit with the same basic features as the more expensive ones. They also said the mount will not hold up off road so you need to flush mount it. For the money I think it is worth a shot, since it includes an external antenna

We just started carrying these as well. The mount isn't as heavy duty but it's a way cheaper unit to go external ant than an hds5. PM me if interested in getting one.

Whats the refresh rate on these?

any better on the HDS because it sucks.

I don't know much, honestly PCI didn't either. They said they got them last week and haven't played with them much. Not sure, maybe Lowrance would know?

PCI is testing them out and will know more about them soon. Need a gps for the mil, so maybe they'll post up here after a bit.

I'm certainly interested if these will work.

I don't mind the $550ish for the HDS models, but the extra $200+ for the external antenna sure seems like a kick in the pants.

Go with the bigger screen at least a 7inch, we have a line on the Lowrance systems. The full color is nice to!

Go with the bigger screen at least a 7inch, we have a line on the Lowrance systems. The full color is nice to!
in a race truck I can see that, do I really need it in a chace vehicle?

in a race truck I can see that, do I really need it in a chace vehicle?

Nope, 5" is plenty for chasing and easier to mount/keep out the way.

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