The HELIX 9 CHIRP MDI+ GPS G4N features a 9″ display, MEGA Down Imaging+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar and internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap. As with all HELIX G4N models, this HELIX 9 includes standard features such as AutoChart Live, Wi-Fi and NMEA 2000®, in addition to Bluetooth® and Ethernet networking for compatibility with the One-Boat Network™ family of products from Humminbird, Minn Kota and Cannon.
FEATURES:
- Keypad control: Master HELIX at the touch of a button. Access the preloaded views from the user-friendly menu system, operated by soft key controls that allow you to reliably operate your fish finder in any conditions.
- MEGA Down Imaging+: Get unprecedented underwater clarity with Down Imaging coverage down to 200 feet below your boat. You’ll unlock more fish and structure with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability than MEGA Down Imaging sonar.
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar: Before you cast, know what’s down there thanks to highly-detailed fish arches and a clear view of fish-holding structure and the bottom. Powered by our proprietary, Low-Q CHIRP transducer, Dual Spectrum offers two ways to search; Wide Mode for maximum coverage and Narrow Mode for focusing on the slightest detail.
- Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap: Our enhanced basemap provides you with a clear view of underwater terrain and surrounding points of interest so you can fish and navigate with total confidence. Identify buoys, day markers, hazards, marinas, contours, depth markers and much, much more. Includes charts of more than 10,000 lakes, plus coastal coverage for the continental U.S.
- Premium Chart Compatible: Humminbird provides the most complete offering of premium chart options to anglers everywhere. Get a complete view of the world below with optional charts from Humminbird’s LakeMaster® and CoastMaster™ products, as well as your choice of compatible Navionics® charts.
- AutoChart Live: Create real-time maps of your fishing spots, with access to patented Humminbird® LakeMaster® features. Map depth contours, bottom hardness and vegetation as you drive your boat. Comes standard with eight (8) hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for virtually-endless AutoChart Live mapping capacity.
- One-Boat Network Compatible: Many Humminbird models seamlessly integrate and communicate with Minn Kota and Cannon products to unlock more features and capabilities for anglers everywhere. Make the most of your time on the water with the exclusive boat control and fish-catching features of the One-Boat Network.
- Ethernet Networking: High-speed Ethernet allows you to build a powerful, professional-grade fishing system. Easily connect multiple fish finders, or upgrade to add-on technologies like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar.
- Bluetooth: Take control right from the screen of your Humminbird with wireless communication to 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 smart phone notifications on your Humminbird.
- NMEA 2000 networking built-in: Connect an accessory NMEA 2000 network to your control head for even more information; from boat performance to weather and water conditions, make sense of it all with NMEA 2000 networking.
- Includes control head, screen cover, transom mount transducer and mounting hardware, power cable, gimbal mounting bracket.
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
SPECS:
| Model | HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N |
| Product Code | 411370-1 |
| Series | HELIX |
| As shown MSRP | $1,199.99 |
| Display Size – Diagonal | 9 in |
| Display Pixel Matrix | 1024H x 600V |
| Transducer Included | XM 9 HW MDI T |
| Compatible With | Minn Kota US2 Sonar, Minn Kota Built-In MEGA DI, Minn Kota Talon/Raptor, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, MEGA Live, AIS, NMEA 2000, MEGA 360, Radar, AutoPilot, One-Boat Network |
| Features | Networking, Down Imaging, Built In GPS, Bluetooth, Dual Spectrum CHIRP, Built In Mapping, MEGA Imaging+, Wi-Fi |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual Micro SD |
| Sonar-Standard | Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+ |
| Sonar-Coverage | 20°, 42°, 45°, 75° @ -10dB |
| Sonar-Optional | 50/83/200 kHz |
| CHIRP – Frequencies Supported | Narrow Mode (180-240 kHz), Wide Mode (140-200 kHz), Full Mode (150-220 kHz) |
| Sonar-Frequencies Supported | 50/83/200/455/800 kHz, HW DSC CHIRP, and MEGA |
| Depth-Sonar | 3,500 ft (optional 50 kHz), 1,200 ft (standard transducer) |
| CHIRP – Imaging Frequencies Supported | MEGA DI+ (1100-1200 kHz), 800 kHz DI+ (800-860 kHz), 455 kHz DI+ (420-520 kHz) |
| Depth-Down Imaging | 200 ft (MEGA), 400 ft (455 kHz), 125 ft (800 kHz) |
| Interface | Keypad Control |
| Power Draw | 2.4 Amps |
| Power Input | 10.8-20 VDC |
| Power Output Peak-to-Peak | 8000 Watts |
| Power Output RMS | 1000 Watts |
| Screen Snap Shot | Included |
| Sonar Recording | Included |
| Mount-Standard | Gimbal |
| Mount-Standard Size | 12.00 in W x 7.0 in H x 4.13 in D |
| Mount-Optional | In-Dash Mounting Kit |
| Mount-Optional Size | 12.00 in W x 6.63 in H x 1.32 in D |
| Transducer Mount Location | Transom |
| GPS Chartplotting | Included |
| GPS Receiver | Internal |
| GPS Trackplotting | Included |
| Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points | 2,750, 47, 50/20,000 |
| MEGA 360 Imaging Compatibility | Yes |
| MEGA Live Compatibility | Yes |
| Humminbird Basemap | Included |
| LakeMaster Compatibility | Yes |
| CoastMaster Compatibility | Yes |
| Navionics Gold/HotMaps Compatibility | Yes |
| Navionics Platinum+ Compatibility | Yes |
| Platinum Compatibility | Yes |
| Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Compatibility | Yes |
| Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor Compatibility | Yes |
| Radar Compatibility | Yes |
| 5-Port Ethernet Switch Compatibility | Yes |
| AIS Compatibility | Optional |
| Autopilot Compatibility | Yes |
| Heading Sensor GPS Compatibility | Yes |
| NMEA2000 | Included |
| Target Separation | 2.5 in |
| 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 |
| Display Type | Color TFT |
| Speed | Included |
| Temperature | Built-In |
| Temperature Alarm | Yes |
| Temperature Graph | Yes |
| HDMI Compatible | No |
| Warranty | Two-Year Warranty |













Shirley Davis –
A few weeks in, and the menu usability alone makes this fishfinder worth it. As a longtime Humminbird customer, this one didn’t disappoint. I’ve owned a few of these before and the ease of mounting here is genuinely better.
Samuel King –
It’s rare to find a fishfinder where the overall reliability actually lives up to the listing. It took a bit of trial and error before the display brightness felt right.
Amy Flores –
Compared to what we had before, the overall reliability is a big step up. The overall reliability is decent, nothing to complain about but nothing amazing either.
Benjamin Hall –
As someone who’s used a few of these before, overall reliability is where this fishfinder really stands out. Three weeks in, the build quality is still holding up nicely. Shipping was quick and it arrived well packaged. One thing I really appreciate is the display brightness.
Grace Watson –
I did a lot of research before buying, and even my brother-in-law noticed how good the ease of mounting is. The menu usability is acceptable, though a couple of the reviews online oversold it a little.
Emma Martinez –
So far, what stood out most to me was the sonar detail. Overall reliability took a little getting used to at first.
Christine Patterson –
We’ve had this since fall and not blown away by the display brightness, but it’s serviceable. The sonar detail gave me some trouble early on, though it’s manageable now.
Stephanie Robinson –
The sonar detail does the job, though I wish it were a bit better. The overall reliability was the one part of this fishfinder that didn’t quite meet expectations. Compared to what we had before, the menu usability is a big step up.
Janet Ramos –
This replaced an older model, and the overall reliability on this fishfinder has genuinely impressed me. I wasn’t expecting the ease of mounting to be this good for the price. The display brightness alone makes this fishfinder worth it. The box showed up a couple days earlier than the estimate.
Melissa Morris –
First impressions: Screen clarity has held up well after regular use. So far the display brightness hasn’t given us any trouble at all. The screen clarity works better than I expected going in.