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[QUOTE]Rogiecrockett - 3/26/2010  12:01 AM

Before posting, I looked around on the HDS threads and can't say I found the answer I am looking for.

I have a X-135.  I am getting moisture behind the screen but other than that it appears to work OK.  Contacted Lowrance and for $150, they would sell me a new one with a 6 month warranty.  This model is now discontinued.  I am debating what to do.

I have a HST-WSBL transducer with this model.  Called Lowrance to see what current models used this transducer and he said go with any of the HDS models.  Using the same transducer eliminates the hassle of mounting a new one.

My question is: I thought the improvement of the HDS unit over the other current product was related to improvements not only in the display but in the ability to pick up detail.  If the HDS uses the same transducer as my X-135, what is it that makes the detail so much better?

With the basic HDS out of the box, do you get the great pictures and functionality everyone raves about?  Or is there another add-on that takes it to the level you see on the Lowrance site?  I am not talking about anything to do with side scanning, just the normal sonar finding capability.

Dave.

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Posted 3/26/2010 12:01 AM (#431085)
Subject: Transducer for HDS Unit

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Before posting, I looked around on the HDS threads and can't say I found the answer I am looking for.

I have a X-135. I am getting moisture behind the screen but other than that it appears to work OK. Contacted Lowrance and for $150, they would sell me a new one with a 6 month warranty. This model is now discontinued. I am debating what to do.

I have a HST-WSBL transducer with this model. Called Lowrance to see what current models used this transducer and he said go with any of the HDS models. Using the same transducer eliminates the hassle of mounting a new one.

My question is: I thought the improvement of the HDS unit over the other current product was related to improvements not only in the display but in the ability to pick up detail. If the HDS uses the same transducer as my X-135, what is it that makes the detail so much better?

With the basic HDS out of the box, do you get the great pictures and functionality everyone raves about? Or is there another add-on that takes it to the level you see on the Lowrance site? I am not talking about anything to do with side scanning, just the normal sonar finding capability.

Dave.