Thread: Lowrance HDS 8. ???

Probably to something like 200/83, don't you think? You can always experiment on the water.

Well I know it 83/200 bit didn't know if anybody had one that worked best. There is several different ones.

Always ur HD transducer. But...... that may or may not be an option for you. If you are using the Universal Sonar your only option will be 2d. In this 2d setting you have 3 options of frequencies for most units. 83khz, 83/200khz, 200khz. The middle is a blended frequency. I personally prefer the 200khz set on max mode on my humminbirds with sensitivity set on low.

This allows you to be able to see your lure beneath the transducer.

It is 83/200 and you only get the 2D sonar. I am looking for a GPS/sonar unit for mine. I have a HB 385 combo on it now but the screen is just too small for me. I have an HDS7 also, but it has a rear mount ducer so would like a larger screen for the front.
Wish I could buy the HB Helix combo without the transducer.

Originally Posted by 00buckhunting

I just got a lowrance HDS 8 gen 1 or 2 not sure which. Think it may be a gen 1. Anyway I am hooking it up too a Minn kota terrova I pilot using the built in transducer on the minn kota. which transduce do I set the HDS too. Thanks

Hooked my HDS7 to my Fortrex with US2 a couple weeks ago, selected generic 83/200, and got great readings. I don't know what specific transducer a US2 is, so I went with that and have no complaints at all.

Thanks guys I hope to try it this week

Originally Posted by Buzzsaw

Hooked my HDS7 to my Fortrex with US2 a couple weeks ago, selected generic 83/200, and got great readings. I don't know what specific transducer a US2 is, so I went with that and have no complaints at all.

The US2 is a 200/83kHz transducer.