[TG] [TG11] Element 7 HV100 Mounting Interference

[TokyoTitus]

Initial run of my new Element 7 HV100 uncovered a couple of potential problems. The transducer is mounted on a mounting plate beneath a kayak. Two zip ties were used on the transducer for additional security. The remainder of the cable is coiled and stored in a compartment area just above the transducer, but is still mostly submerged. All issues were found duing use in depths between 180 ft and 500 ft.

Potential problems are:

1. Auto depth will sometimes (lets say 80%) keep cycling through a range of depths. This happened with both 1.2 ghz and 355 hz. All 3 options (gain etc.) were in auto mode, although I did not try a system reset. Setting manual depth proved more beneficial since the depth did not change often. But I would prefer the auto function for simplicity.

2. There was a lot of surface noise, which was not so much of a big deal using traditional / CHIRP sonar. However, it made 3D completely useless since it cluttered the screen so much. 3D was tested between 50 ft and 200 ft with the same surface noise results. I do use a small 2.5 outboard on my kayak which could produce the noise while under way, but the noise was steady even when the outboard was shut down.

Could the mounting of the transducer or close proximity of the excess cable be the culprit for either of these issues? I will obtain new screenshots if the attached pictures are unclear.