Depth Transducer

[bobreeves]

Here's one for you electronics gurus out there - is it possible to split the signal from a single transducer to two readouts? I really need another readout on the bow that I can see from my fishing position (front mounted trolling motor), but would like to not have to mount another transducer.

[Shakespeare]

From the Garmin web site FAQ;


Q. I have two fishfinder or sounder units. Can I run them both from the same transducer?
A. We do not recommend doing this, and we do not offer any type of splitter accessory that would facilitate running two fishfinder or sounder units from one transducer. Running two units from the same transducer will cause an unacceptable level of signal degradation, and the performance of the unit might be significantly degraded as well.

http://www8.garmin.com/products/faq.jsp?product=010-00150-00#faq8

What you may be able to do Bob is interface them both via NMEA and share the data. Depends on both your units capability. What unit's ya got?

Mike C.

[bobreeves]

Thanks for the info. It's a low end Eagle - not sure of the model #. I think my question was irrelevant though. Any fishfinder you purchase comes with a transducer, and all I need to is mount the transducer to my trolling motor. Duh 001

[lakebiker]

I got one of those little FishEasy 320C units for my troller, great little unit and not much $$$$ either. thumbsup

[yellowdog]

With hi end Lowrance units it's possible. Lowrance has just come out with a "Navico Expansion Port-1". "Delivers plug-and-play, high speed Ethernet data sharing of multiple sonar/charplotter displays and sensors across the Lowrance 5-pin Ethernet onboard network. Connects multiple LCX and LMS models for sharing valuable data, including sonar graphs, across all network displays." Costs $149.00.

[shaggy3131]

GPS/Sonar units with NMEA 2000 network compatibility allow for using multiple displays for all data. Lowrance seems to be taking the lead in NMEA 2000. Most manufacturers I've read about other than Lowrance are sticking with NMEA 0183 until 2000 proves itself, it seems.

I went with the Lowrance but am having trouble finding a VHF that is NMEA 2000 compatible to take advantage of the 2000 network potential.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Raymarine is been using 0183 and 2000 for 3 years now on their e-series, i have them on my other boat.