Transducer for DFF3d with TZT3

[Keta]

I'm considering adding a dff3d to my system. Currently I have the 9" & 16' TZT3's in the system. I'm running a 275LHW for a transducer which I'm not overly happy with due to a poor installation. I like the transducer when I'm fishing, trolling et cetera but get a lot of noise when at cruise speed from "I think" harmonics of the engine since it's mounted next to a stringer plus it's right next to the alternator. For the dff3d I'm thinking the combo transducer with the 50/200 elements. But...reading the info on the combo unit it says this transducer is for the TZT2 touch. Will it not work with the TZT3's????
Thanks

 

[Johnny Electron]

It says TZT2 because at the time written, the TZT3 didn't exist. Because you have duel CHIRP on the 16", that sounder is busy. I guess it depends on exactly WHICH combo transducer you are considering. Your TZT9F has a sounder that can manage a 50/200 1kw CW transducer (10pin). If the combo transducer you are looking at (say like the 165T-50/200-SS260 or 165T-50/200-TM260) the 50/200 CW transducer could connect directly to the back of the TZT9F and be used, while the DFF3D (165khz) element would connect to your new DFF3D multi-beam unit.

 

[allrelative]

I too have been considering adding the DFF3D for a few years with the 165T-B54. It’s really a $$ thing at this point and I’m worried it will not get me much more than what my 175HW shows other than what side of the boat the fish is on. I too get noise sometimes when running on plane, sometimes switch to cruising mode on the sounder.

Can you send a pic of the install? Maybe there is something you can tweak. Would you pull the current ducer or leave it in?

Were you going to replace with a pocket mount?

Sounds like you are thinking of adding the 165T-50/200-SS260 or 165T-265LH-PM488 or Furuno 165T/275LHW Pocket Mount CHIRP Transducer for DFF3D