*I bought this model for my 14 ft Jon boat. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love it!!! It pushes my boat with ease ( 2 men 220 each). I would highly recommend this to anyone.*
Thx for going over the proper mounting position of the active target the dealer had it reversed and I found your video and just unscrewed it flipped it and it worked!
Very good! I appreciate the details and tips. Having those hash marks is a smart design feature. I do wonder why they need an external ground wire instead of using the ground that already comes in the power cord. Kudos for not using bubble wrap. LOL!
Great, detailed video Paul. I don’t see why they didn’t put a D for Down, S for Scout, and F for Forward on the bracket and/or the transducer. That would have made it so much easier!
Took Lowrance 2 1/2 years to catch up to Garmin but this one looks good! I do think they forgot to copy the method of changing the position of the transducer. Who wants to unscrew knobs every time you want to change the position of the transducer? A CLICK like Garmin would have been FAR superior. I wonder if the Garmin bracket that clicks would fit a Lowrance transducer? Great video!
I got a question. My garmins turn on at the same time when one is powered on.. my lowrance hds units dont and need to be turned on independently.. but i do have the yellow wires connected from the bow and helm unit.. cant figure out why they don’t turn in st the same time..
Great video. How many batteries do you have on your boat and which battery are you running the power to? Love the Phoenix boats, has all the room to do anything and everything you want.
You can use both, this year I will be using the new scout wide mode on a live foot which requires 2 active targets and modules then a 3rd on the tm for forward. The reason I don't use ghost360 is the disabling of the trolling motor while using it.
I hooked my yellow wires to a switch. If I plug the power cord into the module there is no power. I flip the switch and I have power. Now when I try to turn it off it will no turn off
Great video, thanks for making it. Question re: yellow wake-up wire - if connecting it to the yellow wire from your chartplotter, does that prevent the active target module from drawing power when the chartplotter is powered off?
Can 1 AT2 module show the Scout mode only or the forward facing mode only with the Lowrance Live or Pro head unit?? Then do you just manually adjust the module for the other view?
Got everything set up, but my unit came with no grounding screw. What are the specs to get a replacement and how dangerous is it to run without the ground?
Mine was the same. M4 - 4mm pan head screw (6mm in length). Picked one up at hardware store. The unit is technically grounded via power cable. This is only required to help with interference from what I’ve read/seen. I’d put it in to ensure best operation.
Just installed AT today and wired according to your recommendation. Black-Ground, Blue-Not Used, Red/Yellow-Hot and wired together downstream of the fuse. It all appears to be functioning correctly; however, the light on the power is flashing green and yellow. Is that correct or should it stay solid green? Any feedback would be appreciated. I have tried to find in the manual....no luck. Great video and thanks for putting this together!
Hi @Paul I have installed my AT and it is working well. The only issue I have is how to calibrate the direction I saw on my HDS live with Ghost arrow? Any tip on this ?
U need a point 1 antenna for it to calibrate properly, pages settings sonar, active target installation, heading offset, + degrees is clockwise - is counter clockwise
You mean the live sight? If u have a Crappie boat or striper boat that would be the perfect solution or u can sell it.I use mine on my striper boat on the transom
Great Video but I have a question. Does active target require “network sonar” to be enabled on the HDS Live unit where the module connects via Ethernet? Bow HDS Live->Ethernet->Active Target. I currently have “network sonar” disabled to keep temps, depths,.... local to that unit.
@@PaulGettysFishing Anyway to test to ensure everything is working properly off the water? (Outside of validating all software is updated and you can see the units listed on the connected unit)
Hey paul love the video. Super helpful have a question I cant find an answer to I've upgrade to hds live from gen3 will the 3d structure scan still work with the live and will it work with active target on the same unit or would it be best to have 2 separate units one for each
Love your video's Paul! I have a Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor so I'll have to use the mount for the actual motor. Other than the scout mode, am I putting myself at a disadvantage? Will this affect the performance?
I purchased the active target and a elite fs 9. Hook up but am not getting any reading on the graph from the transducer. It picks it up just no readings. Any help is greatly appreciated.
In the settings on the mfd you can flip the transducer depending on whether it's mounted on the port or starboard side of your trolling motor shaft. But the display doesn't tell you which is which. In the video it's mounted on the starboard side and there's no mention of flipping it so I assume starboard is the factory default but wanted to confirm.
Yes, I understand that. My question is does the factory setting on my HDS Live assume I mounted it prop in/transducer starboard and therefore there is no need to flip it in the settings?
Hi I just installed my active target , the signal seems to be weak. Anything deeper than 10ft has a weak return. Signal gets weak. I did not ground the box, could it be that or something else ? Thanks
Do you have to have the Lowrance Ghost Trolling motor in order to have the active target system I currently have Motorguide Xi5 and the Lowrance Elite 9 Ti2 i understand that it is not compatible will i need the elite 9FS /12FS OR THE HDS LIVE
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Very informative, straight forward and, I appreciate the fact you did not use any useless fowl or offensive language 😊
*I bought this model for my 14 ft Jon boat. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love it!!! It pushes my boat with ease ( 2 men 220 each). I would highly recommend this to anyone.*
Thx for going over the proper mounting position of the active target the dealer had it reversed and I found your video and just unscrewed it flipped it and it worked!
Thanks for the info Paul. Great install video. 👍🏻
Excellent job as always Paul! 👍🏻
Great video a lot of help thanks.
Very good! I appreciate the details and tips. Having those hash marks is a smart design feature. I do wonder why they need an external ground wire instead of using the ground that already comes in the power cord. Kudos for not using bubble wrap. LOL!
Thanks for this video
Hey Paul, great video. Maybe the manufacturer will see the need to make the hash marks white on the final product!
Great, detailed video Paul. I don’t see why they didn’t put a D for Down, S for Scout, and F for Forward on the bracket and/or the transducer. That would have made it so much easier!
Paul have you seen the Fish Obsessed transducer bracket ? If you have any thoughts ?
We keep them in stock I use them all the time works great
Great videos!
Can i mount my Active target transducer to the transom of my boat for salmon jigging in salt water ? And if so how would i mount it ?
Took Lowrance 2 1/2 years to catch up to Garmin but this one looks good! I do think they forgot to copy the method of changing the position of the transducer. Who wants to unscrew knobs every time you want to change the position of the transducer? A CLICK like Garmin would have been FAR superior. I wonder if the Garmin bracket that clicks would fit a Lowrance transducer? Great video!
I got a question. My garmins turn on at the same time when one is powered on.. my lowrance hds units dont and need to be turned on independently.. but i do have the yellow wires connected from the bow and helm unit.. cant figure out why they don’t turn in st the same time..
Great video. How many batteries do you have on your boat and which battery are you running the power to? Love the Phoenix boats, has all the room to do anything and everything you want.
I run relion lithiums and I run 1 110amp hr as the crankingand electronics
@@PaulGettysFishing Thank you.
If the trolling motor is flipped the other way, so the prop is out, then is it OK for the transducer to be just the opposite of what’s in this video?
Yes just keep cable towards shaft
Question, are you using Ghost 360 with your active target? If so can you tell me about the wiring of the system using both?
You can use both, this year I will be using the new scout wide mode on a live foot which requires 2 active targets and modules then a 3rd on the tm for forward. The reason I don't use ghost360 is the disabling of the trolling motor while using it.
I hooked my yellow wires to a switch. If I plug the power cord into the module there is no power. I flip the switch and I have power. Now when I try to turn it off it will no turn off
It was an software issue, if you update your unit and the module it Will be corrected
Great video, thanks for making it. Question re: yellow wake-up wire - if connecting it to the yellow wire from your chartplotter, does that prevent the active target module from drawing power when the chartplotter is powered off?
Correct, module will not come on unless the unit is on.thanks for watching
@@PaulGettysFishing thanks!
Bubble wrap - haha gotta love DD though
Love him! Great guy he knows I love giving him hell!
I've been trying to find out if Active Target connects to Ti2 12"???
No sir it does not
Yep, I found out later, that is very disappointing, I just put two of them in my boat.
It requires a ethernet port, and the ti2 does not have ethernet ports on a nmea 2k
Can 1 AT2 module show the Scout mode only or the forward facing mode only with the Lowrance Live or Pro head unit?? Then do you just manually adjust the module for the other view?
You position it according to what view u want to look at, 2 different views requires 2 transducers and modules
@@PaulGettysFishing you mean 2 different views at the same time require 2 separate modules and AT2 units??
@@chrissmith2305 yes
@@PaulGettysFishing Thank You Sir
Got everything set up, but my unit came with no grounding screw. What are the specs to get a replacement and how dangerous is it to run without the ground?
Mine was the same. M4 - 4mm pan head screw (6mm in length). Picked one up at hardware store. The unit is technically grounded via power cable. This is only required to help with interference from what I’ve read/seen. I’d put it in to ensure best operation.
Just installed AT today and wired according to your recommendation. Black-Ground, Blue-Not Used, Red/Yellow-Hot and wired together downstream of the fuse. It all appears to be functioning correctly; however, the light on the power is flashing green and yellow. Is that correct or should it stay solid green? Any feedback would be appreciated. I have tried to find in the manual....no luck. Great video and thanks for putting this together!
That is normal
@@PaulGettysFishing Appreciate that very much!
Hi @Paul I have installed my AT and it is working well. The only issue I have is how to calibrate the direction I saw on my HDS live with Ghost arrow? Any tip on this ?
U need a point 1 antenna for it to calibrate properly, pages settings sonar, active target installation, heading offset, + degrees is clockwise - is counter clockwise
@@PaulGettysFishing I have a point 1 antenna and will follow your tips. Thanks a lot !!!!
What are you suggesting guys do with their active image transducers once active target is installed? Use on the transom perhaps?
You mean the live sight? If u have a Crappie boat or striper boat that would be the perfect solution or u can sell it.I use mine on my striper boat on the transom
Yes sorry live sight
Great Video but I have a question. Does active target require “network sonar” to be enabled on the HDS Live unit where the module connects via Ethernet? Bow HDS Live->Ethernet->Active Target. I currently have “network sonar” disabled to keep temps, depths,.... local to that unit.
No it does not require it unless u want to share it
@@PaulGettysFishing thank you
@@PaulGettysFishing Anyway to test to ensure everything is working properly off the water? (Outside of validating all software is updated and you can see the units listed on the connected unit)
No sir you cant test out of the water
@@PaulGettysFishing thank you
So the ground from the top of the active target box is connected to the negative on your fuse block? Should it come with a screw for the hole?
It's a m4 screw it does not come with it
@@PaulGettysFishing thank you! But just run the 10ga wire to the negative on your fuse block? Great video thank you for your help
Hey paul love the video. Super helpful have a question I cant find an answer to I've upgrade to hds live from gen3 will the 3d structure scan still work with the live and will it work with active target on the same unit or would it be best to have 2 separate units one for each
Yes it will work great on both
Great video but no follow-up on the water video anymore??? ☹
Any issues or concerns with using a 25 ft Ethernet cable the 15ft is a little short for my mounting location?
No sir no problem at all
Is there a good way to mount on a power drive motor where the shaft sides though a bracket?
Not as of yet
What size wire should I run for power for the active target. This seems to be hard to find online?
Min 10 ga
@@PaulGettysFishing thank you
How about for the Live units ? I have a 9 bow and 12 console is 8 gauge overkill ?
Love your video's Paul! I have a Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor so I'll have to use the mount for the actual motor. Other than the scout mode, am I putting myself at a disadvantage? Will this affect the performance?
Scout mode is huge for me but I fish shallow and deep mainly shallow at targets, but some people don't like it.
I purchased the active target and a elite fs 9. Hook up but am not getting any reading on the graph from the transducer. It picks it up just no readings. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Is the software up to date? Also what lights are on the module
@@PaulGettysFishing thanks for the response. It was my ethernet cable not seeded correctly. Working great now.
Is the factory setting for the transducer mount port or starboard?
It doesn't have port or starboard
In the settings on the mfd you can flip the transducer depending on whether it's mounted on the port or starboard side of your trolling motor shaft. But the display doesn't tell you which is which. In the video it's mounted on the starboard side and there's no mention of flipping it so I assume starboard is the factory default but wanted to confirm.
If u put it with prop in on tm it's always on starboard u cant stow it prop out
Yes, I understand that. My question is does the factory setting on my HDS Live assume I mounted it prop in/transducer starboard and therefore there is no need to flip it in the settings?
@@chuckfish1855 no need to flip it
Hi I just installed my active target , the signal seems to be weak. Anything deeper than 10ft has a weak return. Signal gets weak. I did not ground the box, could it be that or something else ? Thanks
Call lowrance replacement
@@PaulGettysFishing thx for the help!
Do you have to have the Lowrance Ghost Trolling motor in order to have the active target system I currently have Motorguide Xi5 and the Lowrance Elite 9 Ti2 i understand that it is not compatible will i need the elite 9FS /12FS OR THE HDS LIVE
U will need 9fs 7fs or lives, it will work on Xi 5 but u need to mount on the head because of how the shaft slides through
Why is the motivation vid no comments?
I installed mine active 2 backwards lol
Dude, you really need a friend to hold the camera for you. Otherwise, useful info.
Charge the customer extra to do it right... W.T.F... Over.. You should absolutely Name these Business, So Everyone Knows Who To Avoid. Let Them Go Bankrupt.