Panoptix interference rejection?

I’ve never used a Garmin, but I hope that will change soon (looking to use a 73CV on the kayak and ice). I have not been able to find much information about how the Panoptix DownVu behaves close to other units. I did find one video where it was running next to a Marcum LX9 without any apparent interference issue. Anyone run one next to a Vexilar, or any other sonar? Does Garmin have IR settings, are they even necessary with panoptix?

Thanks!
Mark

We ran one all weekend on lotw next to my Marcum and my buddies vex. No one had any interference at all.

Bearcat89, What did you think of the Panoptix? Did it help find the fish?

I have never experienced or heard of interference problems with Panoptix. When I first got it I run next to my Marcum, but only once. Sold my Marcum.

Sorry for the late response. But the panoptix was awesome to see. Both the live forward to hunt and find groups then angle it down and jig under it. Way gunner then watching then watching the lx7 and flx28. The only down fall was the weight of it. We were running the 93sv with the regular battery the ice pack comes with. It would be worth buying a Dakota lithium if you hole hop alot

Bearcat89, thanks for responding. Panoptix sounds like some neat new technology.

Also sorry for the late reply. I just purchased the Garmin Panoptix this summer and put it through a few tests on my own. Battery life in continue use while catfishing 11hr 17min run time on panoptix rigged over the side of the boat. Also had a vexlar fl8, Marcum LX7 and a Humminbird Helix 5 rigged up over the side of the boat. I had no issues on the panoptix with interference on the Garmin screen, can’t say much for the others together though. Had issues with Interference on the others But I do find the weight of the Garmin to be an up coming issue. And attaching the panoptix to the swivel mount and moving around on the ice, bulky. But for what this unit can do and its ability to find fish… well it’s worth it.

Billy
I totally agree well worth it. I do team panfish tournaments all winter and all the top winners ran panoptix.
I dont think that’s a coincidence, the panopitix is proving its self over and over if you can bite the bullet on the price. But It can be used year round and cuts your hunting down fish time in half.

530 – 1,100 kHz panoptix isn’t going to interfere with many other devices being used on the ice

Bearcat89, yes I feel the Garmin Panoptix has the ability to be a complete game changer in the ice fishing world. However I never used ice fishing yet, but from my experience on the open water doing my little tests and what it can do. Can’t even begin to realize what it’s going to do on the ice… This I can’t wait for. But the price is hard to swallow going for $1800 complete package. You can build a package buying pieces separate. One of the pluses is the ability to have dock stations and using one head unit. For example you can have a panoptix transducer mounted on your boat,and have another portable. Just use the 1 head unit for both with 2 different dock stations. It does come with the tradition transducer but in all honest your getting it for the panoptix option. Now for the price I did a lot of research in finding a good price. Amazon has the unit for sale at $1799 but if you watch it, will bounce back and forth to $1652 like one day it’s at $1652 and then that same day it’s gone and back at $1799. I found Ebay to suck in a deal, did have a guy selling used at $1400 but that lasted like 4 min.. I called Garmin directly, and they do not run a sale on this unit. Also talked with a sale rep from Garmin and asked about the up coming show on November 30 at the Minneapolis Ice Expo. They will have a special and this price was not discussed, but from past experiences it will most likely be credit towards Garmin gear not off the unit itself. I got my unit from and dealer called “Boat Doctor” in Lamira, Wi. For $1500 so that’s a good starting point. Also in the looking to purchase I found it confusing on what all comes in the package deals so if your looking to purchase the ice bundle that does have the Swivel kit which is needed.. so if anyone is interested in this unit, it is feel worth the price for its ability and what it can do, I hope this info can help others…