Choosing the Best Transducer
Choosing the best transducer for your Lowrance Fish Finder needs some understanding of the differences and the features of the transducers on offer. There are two types commonly referred to as: 'single' and 'dual' frequency or shallow and deep water. The differences are not only in the frequency but also in the beam width and they are as follows: - 'Single' frequency HST-WSBL 106-72 transducer will operate on 2 frequencies on the new HDS models: 200 (20°) & 83KHz (60°).
- 'Dual' frequency HST-DFSBL 106-77 transducer will operate on 3 frequencies on the new HDS models: 200KHz (12°), 83KHz (36°) & 50KHz (35°).
Note that the 'dual' frequency transducer has a narrower Beam Angle than the 'single' frequency transducer. So what difference does that make I hear you ask? Quite a lot actually.
The wider beam angle on the 'Single' will give more fish images and less noise in shallow water (under 100m). 83KHz looks good in fresh and Brackish Water, but does not perform as well as 200Khz in salt water.
For fresh water fishing and under 100m, the 'Single' 106-72 is the best choice and for fishing over 100m & the shelf, choose the 'Dual' 106-77. For some applications you may want both and this is becoming more popular. All Lowrance HDS models can use either of these transducers and the frequency (beam angle) can be switched at any time.
The above comments refer to transom mount transducers. However Lowrance also have shoot thru the hull 'Single' frequency transducers and 'Dual' frequency Thru Hull transducers which are suited to larger vessels. Lowrance Transducers are designed for specific hull types and operating depths. Chosing the right Lowrance transducer is not rocket science, it is a simple matter of answering the right questions: - What type of hull and boat length? Tiinies and trailerable fibreglass runabouts will fit a transom mount transducer. Sailing boats and non trailerable Fibreglass will fit a Thru Hull or In Hull.
- What depth are you fishing? Under 100m will use a an 83/200KHz and over 100m, a 50/200KHz
Still confused? - give us ring - we will help you decide!! Owners of Navman/Northstar Fishfinders can use their Airmar Inhull or ThruHull transducers on Lowrance HDS or Simrad NSS/NSE displays with the ESB988 Navman to Lowrance Converter Cable. Lowrance Transducers are easy to install with this installation guide
Manufacturer: Lowrance
Find it In: Electronics | Transducers
| Code |
General Description |
Type |
Unit |
$AUD(i) |
| ADD |
| ESA200 |
ST- TBK Speed/Temp Sensor T/M |
90-98 |
EACH |
$139.50 |
 | <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA920 |
HST-WSBL 83/200KHz T/M Shallow Water Transducer |
106-72 |
EACH |
$185.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA921 |
HST-WSU 83/200KHz T/M Transducer |
106-48 |
EACH |
$150.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA922 |
HST-50/200-WSU 50/200KHz T/M Skimmer |
106-49 |
EACH |
$229.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA930 |
HST-DFSBL 50/200KHz T/M Deep Water Transducer |
106-77 |
EACH |
$269.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA932 |
P-19BL 200KHZ T/H Flush Mount Plastic T/Ducer |
31-392 |
EACH |
$200.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA933 |
PD-WBL 200KHz Inhull Puck Shallow Water Transducer |
106-74 |
EACH |
$159.50 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA935 |
P319 D/F T/H Plastic Flush Mount Deep Water Transducer |
136-02 |
EACH |
$299.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA936 |
B60 D/F T/H Bronze Flush Mount Deep Water Transducer |
21-001 |
EACH |
$430.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA940 |
P79 Inhull 200/50 KHz Deep Water Transducer |
136-03 |
EACH |
$219.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA944 |
Lowrance/Simrad M260 1kw In Hull T/D & tank - no temp |
106-91 |
EACH |
$1199.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA946 |
TM260 1kw Transom Mount T/Ducer - Lowrance |
10116-001 |
EACH |
$1298.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA947 |
B164 1KW T/H Low Profile Bronze 50(22°)/200 (6°)KHz with Temp & 20° Tilt |
10247-001 |
EACH |
$1199.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA948 |
B260 1KW T/H with High sped fairing block Bronze 50 (19°)/200 (6°)KHz with Temp & 12° Tilt |
136-00 |
EACH |
$1379.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA949 |
B744 T/H with high speed fairing block Bronze 50 (45°)/200 (12°)KHz |
136-05 |
EACH |
$510.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
OPTIONS
| Code |
General Description |
Unit |
$AUD(i) |
| ADD |
| ESA980 |
Suction Cup Mount |
EACH |
$36.55 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA985 |
Electric Troll Motor Mount TMB-S |
EACH |
$29.70 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA988 |
99-93 12' HDS Series T/Ducer Extension Cable |
EACH |
$45.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESA990 |
XT-15U 15' Elite Series T/ducer Extension Cable |
EACH |
$45.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
| ESB988 |
Airmar Navman 6 pin to Lowrance HDS 7 pin Converter Cable |
EACH |
$87.00 |
| <<CLICK TO ADD |
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