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vx-1 vs. lx-2

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Below is specs for VX-1 from Marcum

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Setting the standard for performance at an all-new price point. This unit comes complete with battery, charger, electronics shuttle with adjustable transducer arm, self-aligning transducer, gimbal bracket, and VX-1 sonar powerhead. Even at this great price point, the Marcum VX-1 offers our patented interference rejection, a bottom zoom feature that automatically locks on bottom: 5' in 20-ft and 40-ft scale, 10' in 80-ft scale, and 20' in 160-ft scale, and expertly engineered receiver design.

With its 600 watts of peak-to-peak power and complete package of features and accessories, the VX-1 beats the competitions product that sells for nearly twice the price.

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Below is the specs from Marcum on the VX-2

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This new sonar unit offers superior features at an affordable price. Featuring the new “Auto Zoom” mode which automatically sets the zoom window to the bottom 5 or 10 feet, your choice. The LX-2 has 1,000 watts of output power and offers a patented “Interference Rejection” system that knocks out interference from other nearby sonar. The unit comes in a 600 denier PVC backed embroidered soft pack carrying case, electronics shuttle with adjustable transducer arm, 12 volt – 7 amp battery, battery charger, self aligning 20 degree transducer, power cable, gimbal bracket, and LX-2 powerhead.

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Just an FYI...

The LX-2 is in Cabela's bargin bin at $229. I was all set to head down to Owatonna to pick one up tonight, but thought I'd call to make sure they have them in. They were all out, and the rep said there were 11 at their Wisconsin store.

He wasn't sure when they would get more in. I'm not holding my breath since they were in the bargain bin, and I'm thinking they might discontinue them. (I could be wrong.)

They can be purchased online and shipping is about $15-$20.

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Both first time posters in this thread welcome! Phish and darven. cool.gif

You will be very hard pressed to get one of those at Cabela's sale price. They only have two left any where as of right now and it sounds as if they never will get them in again. Rogers SOL.

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I called up Gander Mtn to see if they would match the price, but they didn't even carry it. I'm not sure if Sheels will honor that price, or if they even carry it. I don't think I found it on their site.

I got an email early this morning. The LX-2 that I ordered got canceled because it's been discontinued. I guess I'm not that surprised. They are getting harder to find.

Shack, did you say that Rogers has two on hand, or did I misunderstand that?

I'll keep watching the sale thread for a good priced one.

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Cabela's (threw out the nation) only has two left. By now, I would say they have none. You would just have to call them. Rogers had none on hand, but could order one of the two in for me and it would take 5-7 days. Good luck getting it now. I called down yesterday to just get a low down. Thats when they said the LX-2 is history. You will have to buy one at a pawnshop or find a store that still has them on shelf.

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