is anyone using an TM-260 transducer with their hds 8 or 10. going to get one but want to hear any pro or cons with it on the transom. also its not in the list of transducers on the transducer select screen on my hds.
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is anyone using an TM-260 transducer with their hds 8 or 10. going to get one but want to hear any pro or cons with it on the transom. also its not in the list of transducers on the transducer select screen on my hds.
I am pretty sure you can run it. They are awesome ducers and expensive too! I run an Airmar P66 on a Furuno and it picks up great. Airmar is top of the line.
Here is a link to airmar. At the top go to "Marine" and click on fishfinders. Fill in the blanks and hit "start search" and you will see all the options.
http://www.airmartechnology.com/
Next, if you are not a member over on TheHullTruth go over there and join. Tons of knowlege on that site. Here is a link to a thread. The guy who goes by semperfifishing can tell you everything you need to know. Here is a link to a thread..
http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-e...vid-added.html
thanks reeltime im still trying to get ahold of them to find out. how do you like your p66. do you get a nice clear picture. also dont forget about buckeye lake theres a lot of good 20" saugeyes in there.
I like it. First Airmar I have owned. It came with my Furuno FCV-620 that I bought used.
Love to make it up to Buckeye. Maybe we can hook up sometime.
I called my lorance guy. He said just set you're lorance to the b260 or the b258 translucent it is the exact same transducer other than the way it mounts.. Joe you are gonna love that transducer
thanks guys, i finally got ahold of someone at lowrance and he stated im pretty sure it will work but airmar said it will hook right up. i was hoping someone on here had one to see if they lost quality when they ran at speed being that the angle will change on the transom from trolling to 20mph. going to get it thought.
Is this transducer worth the money. I have an hds 8 and at speeds it doesnt read much at all. If this will help me out i am going to get one just wanted some feedback from some of you that have one thanks
If you are running the crappy transducer that came with your unit you are missing out. If you want to read targets at planing speeds the Airmar 260 is the way to go period. Airmar makes this transducer in 3 different configurations. The TM260 (transom mount), B260 (thru hull), and M260 (shoot thru hull). All three are the same just different mounting configurations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishon
I am going to get the M260 shoot thru. You don't have to drill holes in your hull, and nothing hanging off the back of the transom to get hung up on stuff and you don't get the disturbance off the prop.
If you really want good info. on these transducers or any other sonar related questions, you need to give this guy a call. He is a sonar guru and can explain it all to you in understandable terms.
Gil Travis
(800) 925-0341
Tell him "Reel Time" sent you.
Thanks reeltime. Im running the standard transducer right now that came with my hds 8. I will be getting either the tm 260 or the m260. Do you know if the shoot thru can work with an io without interference? thanks again
Yes as long as you have room in your bilge to install it. Here is a brochure on the M260.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishon
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uplo...hures/M260.pdf
I beleive the M260 is a bit cheaper. Call Gil Travis at the number I posted above. He has killer prices and his support is fantastic.
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Originally Posted by ReelTime
I plan on buying an Airmar transducer for next years fishing season for a Lowrance HDS-7, you stated talk to Gil for info and killer prices,. Does Gil have a listed website that can be accessed.
Thanks
I don't know about that transducer, however, I have an HDS10 with the standard transducer and it reads pretty well at higher speeds. Just make sure you set your frequency (ping speed) to 83hz or 200hz while running. Fish will show up as short orange vertical bars, vs hooks when running, but you can see them. I also keep my eye on the "instant view" window as I am running. If I see lots of orange blips in the middle of the water column, I know I am marking fish. I will then usually slow it down a bit to get a better view. When fishing, I like to have my frequency at 83hz or 50hz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishon
There is a pretty good web-site on this topic called "Doctor Sonar"
http://doctorsonar.com/
He has an article on marking fish at higher speeds with an HDS: http://doctorsonar.myshopify.com/pag...ish-with-sonar