Fish Finders?

[WALLEYENUTZ]

What does "peak-to-peak power" mean? And how important is it?

[Surface Tension]

That would be the output power to your transducer.

[WALLEYENUTZ]

What does more or less do for me?

[joshb]

basically, the more power you have the better you can "pick" apart the bottom content and it also determines the max depth you can read the bottom clearly. the more power - the deeper you can mark fish and structure - most lakes around hear are shallow enough for any finder.

[WALLEYENUTZ]

So basically, the higher the power the more seperation you get between fish and the bottom. and more detail?

[Surface Tension]

Not necessarily. Your receiver has a lot to do with along with a lot of other factors. Theres sounders out there that are 30 years old with 3000 watts and the separation isn't as good. Its combining that power with new technology that gives you that finer separation.
Generally more watts = more penetration.

[cd3]

while we hv this subject. i have a question on locators...im looking at buying 1 of the new units,the lowarance lcx18c or the 19 c, cant decide yet, but both unit u can order with dual frequency 50/200 khz.. any1 know the benifits for having the dual freq?

[Surface Tension]

The 200 kHz transducer will have a tighter cone with much higher definition and your best choice in water under 500 ft.
The 50 kHz will penetrate deep water better, has a wider cone but not very good definition. You would use the kHz more for searching for targets then switch to the kHz for a refined look.
Considering the depths were talking here you wouldn't really need the dual frequency transducer.

[Chris Haley]

cd3

If you have the money to be looking at the 18 vs the 19, go with the 19. The 19 has twice the deffinition the 18 has. lcx-18c has 320x240 tft and the lcx 19c has 640x480 tft.

[Chris Haley]

When talking the ultra high end as you are, you have to go with the 19. Getting the 18 would be like buying a mercedes and asking for it with out airconditioning.

[cd3]

yea i know,id always wonder how much better the 19 would be if i didnt buy it..tired of the low end stuff thats not much more than a digital depth finder. they do ok for that but seeing fish and marking the spot this unit im sure ill be happy i bought it,,air conditioning and all....

[Chris Haley]

How much do you fish?? Do you do tournaments?? Unless you are on the water 60+ days I would honestly steer you towards the lcx-15, half the money and all the bells and whistles. I have used this one and am very pleased with it. I would like to have a 19 someday, have to win a big tournament for that though.

[cd3]

no tourneys but fish more than just a passtime, that lcx15 is basically the same unit in w/o color , ya i like that unit too,, figured when the color units came out the better deals would be units like the 15,,thats a good option too,but i do like the detail on that color unit.

[cd3]

thx for the info,,if i got the cash definetly the 19c is much better unit,, $600 more than the 18c,looks like the gps is identical tho..