Transducer Coverage - Garmin GPSMAP 178C Owner's Manual

Appendix G

Transducer Coverage

200kHz - 10˚ Cone Angle
72" coverage at 30'
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Transducer Coverage
The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the trans-
ducer and the water depth. Cone angles may vary between different types of transducers. For example,
a 50kHz frequency may provide a "wide" 40° cone angle, with a coverage width that is approximately
2/3 of the water depth. As shown in the sidebar, the 40° cone angle (50kHz frequency) approximately
covers the area of a 20 foot diameter circle at a 30 foot depth. A 200kHz frequency may provide a
"narrow" 10° cone angle, with a coverage width that is approximately 2/10 of the water depth. As
shown, the 10° cone angle (200kHz frequency) approximately covers the area of a 6 foot diameter
circle at a 30 foot depth.
When using the GPSMAP 178C in 'Dual' frequency mode, the unit transmits both 50kHz and
200kHz signals at the same time. The 'Dual' frequency capability of the GPSMAP 178C allows you
to have a large coverage area and still retain good bottom resolution. When in 'Dual' frequency mode
the unit uses the narrow cone angle (200kHz) to display detailed bottom information, keeping "Dead
Zones" to a minimum, and the wide cone angle (50kHz) for the large coverage area.
Fish returns from the wide and narrow beams appears differently on the display. The wide beam
tends to show longer fi sh returns than the narrow beam.
50kHz - 40˚ Cone Angle
20' coverage at 30'
Narrow Cone Angle
Wide Cone Angle