I am in the market for a bow unit to use with my US2 on my Terrova. Main reason is to get GPS up front. Will that transducer support CHIRP.
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I am in the market for a bow unit to use with my US2 on my Terrova. Main reason is to get GPS up front. Will that transducer support CHIRP.
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Following! I know it worked with an HB 5" helix but not sure about chirp. However, all you get is standard 2 D sonar with the US2, none of the features like down imaging work on the US 2.
CHIRP is new to me. But I think it uses multiple freq 2d sonar to generate a 3d picture. Just not sure if US2 supports multiple freq
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Not sure all CHIRP units are created equal but for Humminbird it can work for 2D or DualBeam 83/200khz. Just need an adapter cable for the US2 to match your unit. The required adapter cables are listed on the MinnKota website for most units.
I'm in the same boat. I want one up front but I don't want to have to rig a transducer on my Ulterra or have to use another system....
For the life of me, I don't understand why Minn Kota doesn't have an option to get a transducer on their TM's that will run a MEGA. Makes no logical sense at all.
US2 is a waste of money in my mind if you use anything more than regular 2D sonar. It does NOT support anything else.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Fishing is a waste of money.
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US2 is minimal, at best. I got an after market mount system on my Ulterra for my Mega transducer and it is fantastic. Rickie can point out pros and cons of the mounting systems, a couple of which are sold by sponsors. I removed the US2 and pitched it.
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I run a Helix 7 sonar/GPS Chirp on my US2. Works fine. I read that the US2 would actually harm a DI unit.
It harmed mine
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Us2 works great for sonar ! Finally learning how to use it effectively
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That's right
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I need every advantage I can get so my Helix 10 Mega Chirp SI/DI Gen2 allows me to maximize my view of brush, fish, thermoclines, location on the lake, speed, waypoints, etc. Learning curve was shortened by experts like Rickie and others. I have always been on the bleeding edge of technology so it fits me well.
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Can you set the helix 7 Di to switchfire mode and have it work with US2 without damage? Or do you need to go with a dedicated 2D unit?
if you're going to use the US2 on your trolling motor, why spend more for DI Chirp SI or anything else? 2D is the only part of those units that work with the US2 on the troller.
CHIRP and DI or Si have nothing in common. Back to the original question. Will my US2 on my TM support ChIRP.. That is if a man had the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
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X2!Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
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Dedicated 2d
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CHIRP sweep frequency can be transmitted thru any piezo attached at the end of the wire channel ...Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Now whether that piezo will vibrate efficiently pushed at that sweep frequency transmit signal is up for debate ...
Some piezoes are specifically designed for CHIRP sweep frequency transmits (think expensive and think Airmar) ... these piezoes pushed with a CHIRP sweep frequency transmit signal create a "true CHIRP system" ...
Transmitting CHIRP thru a stock (any brand) piezo basically means the brand tested their stock piezo with a CHIRP transmit - and it vibrated efficiently enough to sell you a CHIRP unit - without having to include in the box a true CHIRP (expensive) xducer ...
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Yes you can push CHIRP thru the US2 ...
Rickie
Thanks for the help. CHIRP it is.
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For my instance I was curious because I could use the transom mount transducer on my pontoon and use the SI at the console and use it for the 2D on my smaller boat.
Didn't mean to sidetrack the thread. I got my answer. Thanks
and my bad I Didn't know about chirp. Always heard only 2D on the US2
US2 is 2d only ... No imaging (SI or DI) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
CHIRP is basically a different way to transmit the sound pulses (2d, DI, or SI) ...
Rickie
I still dont see a clear answer to the OP question.
OK so the US2 will work with a Chirp head unit.
But he will only get standard 2d sonar returns? and not chirp?
So as said it would be a waste to get a Chirp unit.
see RNVINC's post #19 he says yes with a caveatQuote:
Originally Posted by MonteSS
I love analogies. So let me try and explain this way. Think of your US2 as a 1lb ball peen hammer. It is universal and will " work " for standard applications. But would you use it to drive a railroad spike or on the other end of the spectrum. Try to drive a tack with it. I suspect you would not.
To get the most out of your investment. Use what the MFD was designed to operate with.