Using CHIRP finders with US2 transducer

**JD1** · 04-22-2018, 01:21 AM

For my instance I was curious because I could use the transom mount transducer on my pontoon and use the SI at the console and use it for the 2D on my smaller boat.

**JD1** · 04-22-2018, 01:23 AM

Didn't mean to sidetrack the thread. I got my answer. Thanks

**wannabe fisherman** · 04-22-2018, 04:52 AM

and my bad I Didn't know about chirp. Always heard only 2D on the US2

**rnvinc** · 04-22-2018, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

and my bad I Didn't know about chirp. Always heard only 2D on the US2

US2 is 2d only ... No imaging (SI or DI) ...

CHIRP is basically a different way to transmit the sound pulses (2d, DI, or SI) ...

Rickie

**MonteSS** · 04-24-2018, 09:51 PM

I still dont see a clear answer to the OP question.

OK so the US2 will work with a Chirp head unit.

But he will only get standard 2d sonar returns? and not chirp?

So as said it would be a waste to get a Chirp unit.

**wannabe fisherman** · 04-25-2018, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by MonteSS

I still dont see a clear answer to the OP question.

OK so the US2 will work with a Chirp head unit.

But he will only get standard 2d sonar returns? and not chirp?

So as said it would be a waste to get a Chirp unit.

see RNVINC's post #19 he says yes with a caveat

**hays47** · 04-28-2018, 12:32 PM

I love analogies. So let me try and explain this way. Think of your US2 as a 1lb ball peen hammer. It is universal and will " work " for standard applications. But would you use it to drive a railroad spike or on the other end of the spectrum. Try to drive a tack with it. I suspect you would not.

To get the most out of your investment. Use what the MFD was designed to operate with.

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