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Garmin LiveScope Sonar: Clear Scanning Views

Description

Garmin Panoptix LiveScope Scanning Sonar System is the most amazing sonar technology ever. Fishing has never been like this before. With Panoptic live scope, you can see easy-to-interpret live Scanning sonar images of fish swimming near clearly defined structure. You can even see your lure as you retrieve it. And the best part is, your boat doesn't need to be moving. The images are so clear and precise that with a little practice, you might be able to distinguish between species of fish!

Here are some key features of the Garmin Panoptix LiveScope Scanning Sonar System:

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Here are some FAQs about the Garmin Panoptix LiveScope Scanning Sonar System:

Q: Is there a way to take the mph and temperature and also the time and depth off the screen when you are using Panoptix Livescope?

A: There’s a channel on YouTube called Camo River Guide Service that shows how to do that. It took me 30 seconds to get rid of all of that after I watched the video!

Q: Does this unit have a mail-in rebate?

A: No.

Q: What's the best transducer for Panoptix for the barrel or the shaft of the trolling motor?

A: I have a separate shaft hanging off the side of my boat for Livescope, and I have the Livescope transducer shaft mounted on it. I already have 2D, downvu, etc... transducer on my Ulterra for my 93SV, and the Ulterra only accommodates one transducer. Also, it would be a pain to have the Livescope transducer on the trolling motor if you use spotlock. Spotlock won't keep the trolling motor pointed in one direction; it moves erratically trying to keep the motor in one GPS position.

Q: Anyone care to share actual experience regarding saltwater performance?

A: The max range for LiveScope is 200ft, so it's limited for many saltwater anglers. The 200 ft is the maximum; most folks use this less than 100ft for better resolution.

Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a way to take the mph and temperature and also the time and depth off the screen when you are using panoptix livescope

There’s a channel on YouTube called Camo River Guide Service that’s shows how to do that. It took me 30 seconds to get rid of all of that after I watched the video!

Does this unit have a mail in rebate

no

whats the best transduce for panoptics for the barrel or the shaff on the trolling motor

I have a separate shaft hanging off the side of my boat for livescope and I have the livescope transducer shaft mounted on it. I already have 2d, downvu, etc..., transducer on my ulterra for my 93SV and the ulterra only accommodates one transducer. Also would be a pain to have livescope transducer on trolling motor if you use spotlock. Spotlock won’t keep trolling motor pointed in one direction; it moves erratically trying to keep the motor in one gps position.

The max range for LiveScope is 200ft, so it's limited for many saltwater anglers. The 200 ft is the max, most folks use this less than 100ft for better resolution.