Humminbird MegaLive Install and Set Up 

Thanks for the kind words, they are much appreciated. I just installed Target Lock and you certainly gain experience with each install to make the process easier and more efficient.

Manuals are so important as they are often the missing link to totally understanding your units.

Thanks Joe, I appreciate your kind words.

@stevechiassonfishing5876 I've just purchased a unit and your videos are hands down the best ones online! Tonight, I sit in the garage in the boat on simulator mode... 😆 getting used to the settings... have a great day!

@joedaoust That’s awesome and the best way to learn, get comfortable with your electronics.

You too, enjoy your new toys.

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

I certainly appreciate your kind comments Ed. I understand that it is not always easy so simplifying the process for others is another form of extending my teaching career, just different subject matter. 😁

Thank you! Your comment is greatly appreciated and made my day 😊.

You are quite welcome. There will be some similarities too. There are definitely some pole mount advantages.

You’re quite welcome and that would be awesome! I could fish and golf year round!

Thanks for the kind words Matt. Keep the MegaLive close to the bottom of the shaft. I put mine 2 finger widths above the bottom of the shaft. Mega360 is out away from the MegaLive so you shouldn’t have any issues. Mega360 should be 6” below the waterline. Just eyeball what looks right to you and it should be good. If you have a 45” shaft, there’s a limited amount of adjustability, more with longer shafts.

Thanks Ryan, I have gone through the installation instructions trying to find more information on the mask. The MegaLive I have is a demo until I get my own. The mask was already installed. It’s my understanding that it deals with a reflection of the signal. Personally speaking, each additional item that helps avoid interference is a good thing. The choke did not arrive with my demo but I will definitely install it when I get my MegaLive sent. Sorry for the delay getting back to you as I was trying to source out a better answer for you.

I would give the edge to the Mega360 as it shows you the whole area vs. a narrow frontal view. The MegaLive will also show you the structure in front but in a limited way. The MegaLive makes it easier to see fish than the Mega360. If forced to pick one I would go with the Mega360. The MegaLive is complementary to the Mega360.

Thanks Jack for the compliment and the video suggestion. I am running two AGM 31 series batteries in parallel. Nobody ever complains about having too much battery power. 😁

The molded anchor points come standard with MegaLive. Thank you for the kind words.

@@stevechiassonfishing5876 oh really? Mine didn’t had any. They just sent me some zip ties lol

They are part of the cable, they don’t come separately. It is my understanding that they come that way unless there was a prototype that didn’t have them.

@@stevechiassonfishing5876 Mmmm weird. There were some screws missing as well. So I don’t know what happen there lol. Thanks!

You didn’t install it upside down by chance?

As long as your Helix 9 is compatible with MegaLive and I am assuming Mega Down Imaging transducer in your Ultrex, it will work.

The MegaLive can be plugged directly into Helix using an Ethernet cable and dongle or go through the 5 port Ethernet switch. If you want to share it, you need to go through Ethernet switch.

@@stevechiassonfishing5876 yeah which would make the statement irrelevant because the helix units only have one network port so if the helix is directly connected to the mega live it’s only network port will be used and it cannot be connected to the network. Correct? Not questioning you just the reason for their statement.

Yes that is correct so I understand your point. The statement seems to contradict itself.

Thanks Steve, for clearing this up! I purchased a Helix 10 for the Megalive exclusively so was hoping to avoid purchasing the 5 port switch and running another cable to the front for it. I have a Helix 9 up front for down imaging and waypoints. Thanks again, your video is a lifesaver!🎉

The MegaLive needs an Ethernet dongle to plug into the back of a Helix. It will plug directly into a Solix.

Yes Bill, I used 3’ for the MegaLive installation depth.

Unfortunately it’s challenging times out there with product delivery. Hopefully things will improve soon.

I mount it the way I do in order to protect the transducer, forces it closed vs forcing it open.

The mount on the bow of the boat is a custom mount made at Tritown Tool in Cambridge, Ontario.

The MegaLive has only two connections, one for the Ethernet and one for power which I addressed with the wiring to the fuse panel near the beginning of the video. The instructions manual is a very helpful reference. The Ethernet can be connected directly to the unit with a dongle to a Helix or direct to a Solix or Apex. The Ethernet can also be connected to an optional 5 Port Ethernet switch.

Steve, I’m not concerned about networking my Helix 10-purchased exclusively for the Megalive. Can I simply connect the Megalive Ethernet cable (with the dongle) to my Helix 10 and have a working system?

Yes, the MegaLive with the dongle will connect directly to your Helix. You will need to connect your MegaLive to your fuse panel or a power source to make it a working system.

Trying to be helpful and educational.