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Old March 3rd 15, 10:10 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Fish finder question?

Hi

I replaced my Eagle Supra ID fishfinder head with a new Lowrance Elite 5
(came with new transducer). The present transducer is the round style glued
to the bottom hull (through hull).

Is there a way to test the transducer to see if it is 200khz compatible for
the new Elite 5? Can I simply splice it myself or is there a reason why I
shouldn't. I have spliced coax many times.

But I really don't want to replace that cable up to the flybridge through a
lot of fishing and pulling. I am wondering if I can use the old transducer
and cable (extension & old transducer with 10ft wire). I think the extension
is 15 feet or so.

Any ideas? I am hoping I can simply splice the plug of the old transducer
wire to the new head.

Thanks for any ideas

Cheers

73s