Furuno support for the Airmar TM165HW

[ivansfo]

Hi Furuno,

The newly announced Airmar TM165HW looks like the ideal transducer for a GP1971F that I just purchased. Some of the online retailers tell me it's compatible with Furuno but can't find anything posted from Furuno.

What's Furuno status on supporting this transducer?

Thanks.

 

[Johnny Electron]

We expect that transducer will be supported in the near future but that combination hasn't been officially approved, yet. It is currently in testing with product development. Thanks for the question.

 

[ivansfo]

Hi Johnny, That's what I was hoping to hear. Until Furuno approves it, I'll just use my old P66 for now. Thanks for sharing status of this transducer.

 

[Chris S]

Hi, does anyone have any new information regarding the compatibility of the TM 165HW being used with the GP 1971F? Thank you.

 

[kicker]

Hi, does anyone have any new information regarding the compatibility of the TM 165HW being used with the GP 1971F? Thank you.

if it has a 10pin plug on it, it will work with the GP1971F.

It is one of the transducers listed on our website for the GP1971F.
https://furunousa.com/en/products/gp1971f

 

[sidswingerhead]

Any updates on when the V4 software update for the GP1971F is coming out, and if TM165HW is going to be added to the list of compatible transducers for the GP1971F? I thought V4 was supposed to be coming out toward the end of 2020.

 

[Johnny Electron]

2020? That was surely a typo. Last we were told v4 for GP1971F/GP1871F was planned for Aug 2021, but haven't received any information about the changes. My understanding it is mostly changes for Suzuki Engines with v5 planned by the end of the year. Hopefully we will see what v4 brings sometime next month.

 

[sidswingerhead]

Thanks Johnny. Hopefully there will also be transducer updates that will capture the TM165HW. Cheers

 

[Johnny Electron]

During meeting this week they are now saying it could be the end of this year before v4 (Originally slated for Aug 2021) is released for the GP1971/GP1871.

 

[ivansfo]

Thanks for the update on this. I'm still patiently waiting.

The Late 2020 release date of v4 came from Airmar's website.
https://www.airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=220

 

[Johnny Electron]

That is Airmar's website and mistake. Have you spoken to them about it?

 

[ivansfo]

That is Airmar's website and mistake. Have you spoken to them about it?

No. I've never contacted Airmar. Because the software comes from Furuno, I figure Furuno would know best when version 4 will be coming out.

 

[Magnetron]

For up to date news, updates, and new products or features it's always best to either check our forum news, Furuno News Room on our website, or better still periodically check-in with your local authorized Furuno dealer.

https://www.furunousa.com/en/company/news_room

Thanks :furuno

- Maggy

 

[sidswingerhead]

During meeting this week they are now saying it could be the end of this year before v4 (Originally slated for Aug 2021) is released for the GP1971/GP1871.

Any updates on planned release of V4 Johnny?

 

[Johnny Electron]

Well... the good news is that V4 is very near and expected to release sometime in the next 45 days. I have seen the beta and it is very nice. I have verified the TM165HW is a selection.

 

[sidswingerhead]

Thanks mate.