Garmin Unveils Ultra High-Definition Scanning Sonar

Garmin has announced a new Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar technology that uses a higher frequency range to deliver clearer, more detailed images structure and fish below and around the boat.

Clarity and detail of fish, rocks, brush piles, structure and beyond are described as being “redefined” with this new system that includes Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and Ultra High-Definition SideVü sonar with frequencies ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 MHz. The superior ClearVü image clarity is said to let anglers see up to 200 feet below the boat.

“Our Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar will give inland and nearshore anglers the greatest detail available from a Garmin system to date,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “It’s available as a standalone system that’s compatible with all of our current GPSMAP and select ECHOMAP Plus multi-function displays, further proving our continued commitment to offering the best sonar technology in the market to both our existing and future customers.”

The Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar system includes an easy-to-install, networkable GCV 20 sonar black box, a GT34UHD transducer and both transom and trolling motor mounts, and is expected to be available this summer with a suggested retail price of $599.99. It’s compatible with the GPSMAP 8400/8600, GPSMAP 7400/7600, GPSMAP 10×2/12×2, GPSMAP 12×2/12x2xsv Touch and GPSMAP 7×2/9×2 series chartplotters, and the 7- and 9-inch ECHOMAP Plus combo series. For thru-hull installation, the GT34UHD-TH is also available with a suggested retail price of $799.99 for a single transducer, or the GT34UHD-THP includes two transducers for $1249.99.