Mine locks with 2-in-1 so this issue goes beyond that
Mine locks with 2-in-1 so this issue goes beyond that
The 2in1 does not solve the problem. It still locks up, the same as with the 3in1. Someone already tested this.
https://www.bbcboards.net/showthread...1#post12445085
Last edited by Joey805; 06-01-2023 at 06:24 PM.
2000 ChampioN 202
225 Mercury EFI
Interesting info. Others stated they have tried the 2in1 with the TM150 set on 105 and it still locks up. What unit and software version are you running? I just ordered a 2in1 on Amazon to test this. If it works, I will keep it. If it doesn't I will return it. I should have the transducer later today and will report back my findings.
2000 ChampioN 202
225 Mercury EFI
I purchased a 2in1 on Amazon and tried it out today on my Carbon running software version 23.3. I set my TM150 to custom frequency 105 and the 2in1 instantly locks up on Downscan and SideScan.
Rytek Marine, I'm not sure how you got this to work, but it does not work for me and many others. As soon as I remove the custom frequency setting on the TM150, and set it to Chirp, everything works fine.
I spoke with "glennie" via PM. The reason why his is working is because he is using shared network sonar. He does not have the two transducers both connected to the same unit.
Time to return the 2in1 now...
Last edited by Joey805; 06-04-2023 at 01:34 AM.
2000 ChampioN 202
225 Mercury EFI
That could defiantly be the issue as I run it on a sonar hub as I swap out transducers a lot and its the best way for me to swap out transducers while not having to pull all the cables from the helm! I run the latest updates (not last weeks yet as I have not had time to do them on all 4 graphs on the boat. Next time I am on the water I will play with it all and plug it and the 2in1 into my 9" on my transom wall and see what happens.
I use my TM150 and have it on a unit dedicated to mapping and 2D. My 3 in 1 and my shoot thru is on the unit next to it. Mine works fine but we'll see what happens when I turn network sonar back on this weekend.
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Based on how everyone has these two transducers hooked up, I think it's safe to say that when they are both directly connected to the same unit, you will not be able to run the TM150 in a custom frequency.
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225 Mercury EFI
I went down that same road and ended up selling my 2 in 1 also , others said it would work but not on my system setup
I believe I mentioned this before , I ended up going to a TM-165 and im going on my 2nd year with it and i really like this transducer.
I had at one time ran my TM150 on a separate FF in my boat and that would work thru my network but not with both transducers on the same head unit
2000 ChampioN 202
225 Mercury EFI
defiantly zero issues with running the 165 on Custom. I only run it on Custom and have the 165 directly connected to the same 9" I have the 2in1 hooked too
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Its official, after chasing this problem for well over a year with Lowrance, they have decided to not fix it. They have been telling me since April of 2022 that they would fix the issue. That was a huge waste of time!
Received this email from today:
RE: Transducer Issue (CA10740359) CRM:044000011080
Hi Joey,
Apologies for the late response. I was out of the office last week for a bit of vacation time with my family from out of town.
I always hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems that there aren’t any plans by product management, at least for the present, to introduce any software fixes for transducer-related issues. But things are always subject to change, and they may regroup and begin to re-visit items that have been “hanging around “ for a while.
I do apologize for the inconvenience this is causing and can only suggest that you check our website from time to time for possible software postings that might address the issue.
Regards,
Crystal
Crystal Smith | Technical Support Supervisor- Fishing Systems & Performance Teams | NAVICO GROUP
2000 ChampioN 202
225 Mercury EFI