Thanks Jack,
i've emailed humminbird support a few months ago, and they only say that's
not possible to convert it in international model with a software upload.
I ve opened the case of the fishfinder, and there 's no jumper . So i wonder
if it is possible to connect to the fishfinder with a software like
hyperterminal, and access to a expert mode, and so write a code whick change
between the us model and the international model.( i ve done it for a
alcatel ADSL modem to convert it to home model to pro model.). If somebody
here know a software to analyze the dialog of RS232 com port without locking
the com port, so another software can use it simultanously, please tell me.

For information, when i look the update software of the fishfinder, it seems
that it contains all langages.

regards,
R1


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r1 wrote:

Hi,

Unfortunately I have purchased a Humminbird fishfinder (Matrix 37) in
the
US without knowing that on the US models the units were not
configureable (I
want meters instead of feet, Celcius instead of Fahrenheit , km/h
instead of
mph etc).

However all Humminird models also exists in international versions as
well
(which are fully configureable). Does anybody here know what is the
difference? Firmware, or simply a jumper inside...?


I would email the Humminbird support people and ask if there is a
software upload that could solve this issue. I'd think that the
difference between a U.S. and international model would be in software
and that a re-flash might resolve it.

You need to have a Humminbird serial number to log into their download
site and that may limit what you can download also.

Of course, it may be that there is a hardware difference between the two
that will prevent your converting it.

Also, this would be a good time for you to start getting familiar with
and using the Imperial measurement system. That Metric thing is going
to go away as soon as the UK/US coalition conquers the world. :)

Jack

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Jack Erbes in Ellsworth, Maine, USA - jacker at midmaine dot com