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    Prayer Request CAN I CONNECT 2 SONARS TO ONE TRANSDUCER??


    Is there any way I can connect the output from a Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor to two different head units?

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    You can't run them at the same time but if they both can use the MK Xducer and adaptor cable you could install an A/B switch and then you could run one or the other.
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    If your units are network capable, then use the Ethernet. I just added wifi to my lowrance stuff. I can see anything on the selected head unit. It is slick. I din't need it. T'was was a "want" fulfilled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill View Post
    You can't run them at the same time but if they both can use the MK Xducer and adaptor cable you could install an A/B switch and then you could run one or the other.
    Would you know where I can get an A/B switch that will accept the connector that is coming out of the Terrova trolling motor?
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    With Humminbird units that can connect. I believe all you have to do is run the transducer to one head unit and then run a cable from that head unit to the other head unit and both units can read off that transducer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hanr3 View Post
    With Humminbird units that can connect. I believe all you have to do is run the transducer to one head unit and then run a cable from that head unit to the other head unit and both units can read off that transducer.
    Unfortunately my units are pre Ethernet and I can't connect them that way. I have to find some way like an A/B switch that I can go from the small 4 pin Terrova cable to each unit separately.

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    You have to buy a adapter to connect to the Terrova cable

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    Which units do you have ... ??

    HB used to make the US3 switch which connected 2 head units to 1 xducer but it's been discontinued ...
    https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-72.../dp/B0042T3NN6

    You'd be lucky to find one ...

    I've been looking for a US3 switch for years ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
    You have to buy a adapter to connect to the Terrova cable

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    I have the adapters that connect to the head units. I just can't seem to locate and A/B switch that will allow me to switch between the 2.

    Thanks for your input.
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