898/858 7.09 software issues

I did the update on both units. I will say I think the 898 SI/DI images are better and I am happy with those. However, 2D is still not good on either unit. I restored defaults before and after the updates. Here are a couple shots from the 858. Transducer is from the US2 on my Terrova. Using the following settings:
200Khz
Surface clutter - 5
Clear Mode
Fish ID-5
Dual Beam
Fresh water
Noise Filter - Low
Sensitivity - 10-12
Chart speed - 5

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Had very similar images on the 898 as well. I did forget to switch it to Dual Beam (though you shouldn't need too!!) Not sure what to do. Fish are likely Asian carp(Illinois River)

from here it looks good considering how slow you are going

You might try turning the Noise Filter Off unless there is RFI you're trying to filter out ...(unfortunately...the Noise Filter "can" filter out good echoes also)...

Turn the Sensitivity up in Clear Mode ...until you see an acceptable amount of clutter on the screen...("acceptable" is different for everyone)...

Set the "Beam Select" to 200kHz/83kHz ... The wider 83kHz 60° cone will be more likely to show arch type echoes in that shallow of water ...because it allows the fish to be in the cone longer...

Set Chart Speed to 10 using 2d...(remember this is a global setting so it will be way too fast for SI/DI)...

I agree we shouldn't have to use the "Dual Beam" Transducer Select choice when viewing 2d...but it is ...what it is...(HB will eventually get this straightened out)...

Rickie

Thanks guys I will try your suggestions next time out.

the terrova transducer doesn't have 83khz does it?

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Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd

the terrova transducer doesn't have 83khz does it?

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Rickie