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Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex?

Posted By: iFloat

Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 03:33 PM

Installed my Ultrex on our Bass Tracker. Love it.

Currently have no electronics on boat. I'm looking for options, get really confused as to which will work with the US2 that is on ultrex. It is not a Linked ultrex.

What is the best unit I can use that will work with US2?
Posted By: Jeff From Iowa

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 03:43 PM

The best unit would be not using the built in ducer. The ones that come with helix units are better than the built in one. You would want to mount that on the bottom of the tm.
Posted By: iFloat

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 04:01 PM

OK, let me rephrase then. I don't necessarily mean "Best". as I can't afford.

Does CHIRP work with the built in transducer? Or does the built in transducer just not help me?

Is there a used model I should look for in trade forum?
Posted By: Texan Til I Die

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 04:24 PM

Try looking here.

https://www.minnkotamotors.com/learn/technology/trolling-motors/universal-sonar-2
Posted By: Chris B

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 04:25 PM

I have my Lowrance HDS unit running on the us2 and I can watch a crappie eat a 1/16oz jig on 2d sonar. That's good enough for me.
Posted By: Jeff From Iowa

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 04:29 PM



Originally Posted by iFloat
OK, let me rephrase then. I don't necessarily mean "Best". as I can't afford.

Does CHIRP work with the built in transducer? Or does the built in transducer just not help me?

Is there a used model I should look for in trade forum?



It’s not very good. If you buy a helix 7 di or so that ducer will be better.
Posted By: Wayne P.

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 04:57 PM

The US2 is a 83/200 kHz transducer. Both Lowrance and Humminbird uses those transducers single frequency or Chirped. Same with the standard 2D 83/200 kHz transducers for those models.
The unit does the chirping, not the transducer.

Whether or not that transducer is "better" or not depends on the exact unit that can/will be connected to it. In a lot of cases in recent history, the transducer that comes with the unit is better and may use a different frequency which would not be compatible with the 83/200 kHz piezo.
Posted By: Jeff From Iowa

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne P.
The US2 is a 83/200 kHz transducer. Both Lowrance and Humminbird uses those transducers single frequency or Chirped. Same with the standard 2D 83/200 kHz transducers for those models.
The unit does the chirping, not the transducer.

Whether or not that transducer is "better" or not depends on the exact unit that can/will be connected to it. In a lot of cases in recent history, the transducer that comes with the unit is better and may use a different frequency which would not be compatible with the 83/200 kHz piezo.



Woah woah woah, Wayne agreeing with me is not allowed on this here Texas Fishing Forum, why are you even posting here your in Va... hahaha J/k with you Wayne lets not side track at least one thread where someone wants to figure something out!!
Posted By: Ian Fellenbaum

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 06:17 PM

I have a helix 7 g2 di with no transducer I would let go for $200
Unit has 65 hours on it. Has power cord and mount, transducer broke. Let me know.
Posted By: Douglas J

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff From Iowa


Originally Posted by iFloat
OK, let me rephrase then. I don't necessarily mean "Best". as I can't afford.

Does CHIRP work with the built in transducer? Or does the built in transducer just not help me?

Is there a used model I should look for in trade forum?



It’s not very good. If you buy a helix 7 di or so that ducer will be better.


what???
Posted By: grout-scout

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Douglas J
Originally Posted by Jeff From Iowa


Originally Posted by iFloat
OK, let me rephrase then. I don't necessarily mean "Best". as I can't afford.

Does CHIRP work with the built in transducer? Or does the built in transducer just not help me?

Is there a used model I should look for in trade forum?



It’s not very good. If you buy a helix 7 di or so that ducer will be better.


what???



He said “the US2 works fine, but; it won’t give the quality of returns like a Helix 7 DI transducer will”.
Posted By: iFloat

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 08:13 PM

Any reason not to get the Lowrance that's available in the trade forum? Based on what we've stated above.
Posted By: BigVes

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 08:32 PM

I just bought factory refurbished Lowrance carbon units from this guy Steve https://bassfishin250electronics.com

My units came in original packaging with every as if they were brand new but at a fraction of price. If you’re looking at Lowrance units, I’d check him out
Posted By: SkeeterRonnie

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 09:57 PM

A Lowrance HDS 8 Gen 1 or 2 would be great. big screen and works well with that US2 ducer. check Russell marine Products preowned section.
Posted By: iFloat

Re: Which Graph to go with US2 on Ultrex? - 12/13/19 10:16 PM

Thanks fellas.
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