how can I tell what angle transducer I have

Post by **plncrzy** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:41 pm

I bought a fl-18 genz pack last winter and forgot to ask the seller what cone angle the transducer was.

Any easy way of telling what it is? ...

Post by **almontefisher** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:08 pm

The box it came in???

Post by **Wallyboss** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:24 pm

By the size and shape

http://vexilar.com/pages/accessories/ac ... s_ice.html

or read this , Lots of very good info on Vexilar.com

Which Beam Is Which

The first few years things were easy. It was just the Ice-Ducer. Then came the Narrow Beam and Dual Beam Ice-Ducers, and lately the 12 degree. Now things get a bit more interesting. As far as choosing the correct beam angle, read the previous article. Depending on the age, there may no markings on the Ice-Ducer to indicate which degree it is, but you can tell just by looking at it's size.

The old standard 19 degree Ice-Ducer is 1 1/2" in diameter and about 3" tall. The newer style 19 has similar dimensions, but is cone shaped at the top. The 9 degree and Dual Beam, on the other hand, are almost 2 1/2" in diameter and about 3" tall, cone shaped at the top. The Dual Beam Ice-Ducer will have switch box in the cord. The 12 degree Ice-Ducer is about 1 3/4 inches across.

Ice-Ducers will continue to evolve. As we find better ways of doing things, you'll see more and more changes. Also, the popularity of the Ice-Ducer has brought "copy cats" to the market, but remember, just because it hangs, doesn't mean it's an Ice-Ducer.

Post by **almontefisher** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:36 pm

Really though try this site

http://vexilar.com/pages/accessories/ac ... s_ice.html

Post by **almontefisher** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:37 pm

Sorry plncrazy..I guess Dan was quicker than me...lol

Same site

Post by **plncrzy** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:10 am

Thanks for that guys, looks like I have a 12 degree