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AS GPS HS - External GPS Receiver with Heading Sensor
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SKU: 1043580
Overview
Designed for boaters who want clearer position and direction information on a Humminbird chart screen, this external GPS receiver adds a heading sensor for more confident navigation. It delivers fast position fixes with accuracy within 2.5 meters, while the internal compass keeps boat heading visible even when the boat is not moving. That makes it useful when you need to understand your boat’s orientation in relation to the chart for more precise control.
Why Hunters Choose the Humminbird
Fast Position
Accuracy within 2.5 meters
Internal Compass
Maintains boat heading display even
Helps Correlate
The GPS chart for clearer
External Gps
Receiver design supports Humminbird chart
Useful Precision
Boat control during navigation and
Key Features
- External GPS receiver with integrated heading sensor
- Provides fast position fixes with accuracy within 2.5 meters
- Internal compass displays constant boat heading on Humminbird chart screen
- Shows heading even while the boat is sitting still
- Helps correlate boat direction with the GPS chart for precision control
Best Used For
- Humminbird chart users needing precise boat positioning and heading information on screen
- Anglers who want constant boat direction display while sitting still
- Boat operators making careful course adjustments with GPS chart reference
- Users seeking fast position fixes with stated 2.5-meter accuracy
- Those pairing an external GPS receiver with a heading sensor for navigation
Specifications
| Accuracy | within 2.5 meters |
|---|---|
| Chart Screen Compatibility | Humminbird chart screen |
| Constant Boat Heading Display | Yes |
| Fast Position Fixes | Yes |
| Heading Sensor | Yes |
| Internal Compass | Yes |
| Product Type | External GPS Receiver with Heading Sensor |
Pros
- Provides fast position fixes with accuracy within 2.5 meters.
- Internal compass maintains boat heading display even while sitting still.
- Helps correlate boat direction with the GPS chart for clearer control.
- External GPS receiver design supports Humminbird chart screen integration.
- Useful for precision boat control during navigation and positioning.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a compatible Humminbird chart screen to display heading and position information.
- The heading sensor adds useful directional context, but it is an external accessory rather than a built-in feature.
- Position accuracy is stated within 2.5 meters, which supports precision use but is not exact to the point of eliminating all location variance.
- The product is focused on GPS and heading data, so it does not add unrelated navigation features.
Suggested Comparisons
- External GPS receivers
- Marine heading sensors
- Chartplotter accessories
- Boat navigation electronics
Suggested Accessories
- Mounting hardware
- GPS accessory cable
- Protective cover
- Chartplotter accessory
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AS GPS HS add to a Humminbird chart screen?
It provides GPS position information and an internal compass-based heading display on the Humminbird chart screen, including when the boat is sitting still.
How accurate is the GPS position fix?
The product description states accuracy within 2.5 meters.
Does the heading sensor work when the boat is not moving?
Yes. The description says the internal compass provides constant boat heading even while sitting still.
What is the main use of the heading sensor for a hunter or angler running a boat?
It helps show the boat’s direction in relation to the GPS chart, which is described as useful for precision boat control.
Is any compatibility information provided beyond Humminbird?
No. The provided data only says it is for a Humminbird chart screen; no further compatibility details are listed.