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Topic: Best yak depthfinder/gps with 500' depth capability?  (Read 2690 times)

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  • Location: California
  • Date Registered: Aug 2009
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I have a Humminbird Helix 5 DF-GPS but I cant get it to give me a depth reading beyond 200 feet.
Can anyone recommend a unit that has the power to go 500' that's a good fit for a yak?
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You want a wider band of frequency...so, a lower number of kHz. All these fancy new fishfinders that feature “downscan” etc are using 455/800 kHz which sucks in saltwater and/or deep water. Look for something that operates on 50 or 83 kHz.
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