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				 depth finder transducer frequency question 
 
			
			
 My situation is a little different.  I've got a boat built around 1960, it's
 got a thru-hull transducer with no markings.  Presumably it's a little  more
 modern than  1960's!
 Assuming that I can estimate the resonant frequency ( I've got only a
 frequency generator and a decent multimeter, ) how do I decide if it's worth
 while getting a plug to adapt the transmitter to my Lowrance X48?
 
 Or do I just wait a year until I pull the boat out of the water for annual
 maintenance and fit a new thru-hull transponder?
 Regards
 David
 "Bruce in Alaska"  wrote in message
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 In article ,
 "RB"  wrote:
 
 Just found a couple of old transducers tucked away in a desk drawer in
 my
 workshop.  No clue as to what they're from, make, model, etc, nor as to
 operating frequency.
 
 If I recall correctly, the freq is the most important characteristic.
 Also
 seems like the other thing is not to stick 'em on some depth finder that
 overpowers them and pops the circuit that fixes the freq.  Is all this
 correct?
 
 If so, what's some practical, reasonably simple way to determine their
 design freq?
 
 
 
 Most of the Professionals would use a Signal Generator, Scope, and
 Impedance Bridge, and then sweep the transducer to determine its
 design frequency. Shoudn't be to hard if you got the test equipment.
 
 Bruce in alaska
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