[CA] AXIOM PRO RVX

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Antonio,

Q1. Within the FAQ referenced in A1, it is suggested to go with the CP570 for best CHIRP sonar performance.

A1. As indicated within the referenced FAQ, of Raymarine's products capable of processing high power CHIRP sonar, the CP470 and internal CHIRP sonar of the Axiom Pro RVX MFDs are designed to provide the same level of performance. As is indicated on Raymarine's fishfinder web pages, the CP570 is designed to provide best-in-class target separation and high resolution CHIRP sonar imagery, in large part due to its 2 independent CHIRP processors.

Q2. I own the CP470, first connected to a pair of a98 MFDs, and now interfaced to a pair of Axiom 9 RV MFDs. So now you say that you can achieve the same results with the onboard 1kw sonar installed on the Axiom pro?

A2. Correct.

Q3. Also, regarding the CP570, it seems to me that now that Axiom Pro exists, the CP470 doesn't have any reason to persist within Raymarine's fishfinder product line.

A3. It is quite likely that the CP470 will remain within Raymarine's fishfinder product line to provide a less costly alternative to the CP570 for a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD and Axiom MFD owners seeking to add high power CHIRP sonar to their systems. As you have suggested, those purchasing new MFDs designed to run LightHouse 3 software may want to consider purchasing an Axiom Pro RVX MFD as an alternative to an Axiom MFD and CP470, as it may be the less expensive option. Please note that the referenced FAQ additionally provides reasons why an owner or installer may opt to forgo using the Axiom Pro RVX MFD's internal high power CHIRP sonar in favor of a CP470.