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A dense catalog, and not one verdict in it.

Seed profiles with maturity, privacy, cost of ownership, technique fit and performance envelopes. Inclusion is not validation.

Devices49 · 18 makersLocal-only · condition context
Every entry here is a starting point for your own check. None of them is a verdict, and none of them is an endorsement.

02Explore · device catalog

Dense seed profiles for device claims.

Maturity, privacy, cost of ownership, technique fit and performance envelopes. Inclusion is not validation. Local-only; no private spots and no coordinates. Unclear privacy is not treated as proven.

Maker groups

18

Devices

49

Clear local

17

privacy documented as staying on the unit

Leaves device

19

documented to send data off the unit

Sold with specs

42

shipping, with published specifications

Account required

21

an account gates basic use

An overhead grid of marine sonar transducers and castable sonar pods laid out with even spacing on charcoal felt.
Seed profiles, laid out flat. Inclusion in this catalog is not validation.

49 of 49 shown

What this slice looks like
  • 17/ 49 clear local
  • 19/ 49 leaves the device
  • 13/ 49 privacy unknown
  • 21/ 49 need an account
  • 36/ 49 work offline
  • 33/ 49 name an export path
  • 11/ 49 require a chart subscription

Counts describe what has been recorded here, not what is true of every SKU in a family. Unknown is counted as unknown and never folded into the good column.

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  • Roller / electronic bite alarm (family)

    Bite alarms · Line-run / roller motion alarm

    Bite indicatorClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Detects line movement across a roller and sounds an alarm. It detects motion, not a fish.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · night · river
    Watch
    Signals motion, not species
    Holds under
    still air; slack managed; sensitivity tuned
    Degrades when
    wind; current; drifting weed
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The catalog entry is a generic roller/electronic alarm archetype rather than one named manufacturer model, so there is no defensible universal firmware branch.

    #alarm #motion #bank

    RS-DEV-BITE-ALARMS-ROLLER-ALARM-GEN · BITE ALARM FAMILY OPERATING NOTES

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Never miss a run again — instant bite detection.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Swing-arm / hanger (mechanical)

    Bite alarms · Mechanical line-movement indicator

    Bite indicatorClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Purely mechanical indicator showing line tension change. No electronics, no classification.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · night
    Watch
    No automatic classification
    Holds under
    sheltered swim; correct weight for the conditions
    Degrades when
    wind; tow; surface drift
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a mechanical swing-arm or hanger archetype. It has no software revision, and model-specific hardware differences belong in a named-product record instead.

    #mechanical #indicator

    RS-DEV-BITE-ALARMS-SWING-ARM · MECHANICAL INDICATOR OPERATING NOTES

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Shows every drop-back and every lift on the line.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Wireless bank bite alarm (family)

    Bite alarms · Line-run alarm with wireless relay

    Bite indicatorClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Signals line movement at adjustable sensitivity and relays the alert to a nearby receiver. It detects motion, not a fish. Some receivers pair with apps — check privacy on the unit in hand.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    bank · night · river
    Watch
    Signals motion, not species. App-paired receivers may leave the device.
    Holds under
    still air; slack managed; sensitivity tuned; receiver in range
    Degrades when
    wind; current; drifting weed; receiver out of range
    Export
    CSV / note export or paper
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The wireless bite-alarm bank is a family archetype without one named maker or receiver generation. Firmware must be tied to an exact product before it can be audited.

    #alarm #bank #wireless

    RS-DEV-BITE-ALARMS-WIRELESS-BANK · GENERIC WIRELESS BANK-ALARM PATTERN

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Signals line movement at adjustable sensitivity and relays the alert to a nearby receiver.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Phone cast-tracking app (family)

    Cast analytics · Phone-based cast metrics (estimate)

    Cast analyticsAccount + leaves deviceReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Account · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    Uses the phone's inertial sensors to estimate cast distance and count, uploading sessions to an account.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    No hardware cost on record
    Fit
    surf · bank
    Watch
    Phone pocket placement dominates
    Holds under
    consistent phone placement; same pocket; same body position
    Degrades when
    phone moved between casts; loose clothing; walking
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a generic phone cast-tracking app archetype rather than a named application. App-store revision tracking is only meaningful after a specific product is identified.

    #app #estimate #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-CAST-ANALYTICS-PHONE-CAST-AP · CAST-TRACKING APP — STORE LISTING

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Track every cast, every distance, automatically.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • PRO 2

    Deeper · Castable dual-frequency sonar + temp

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Link may be required

    Dual-frequency castable sonar reporting depth and water temperature without onboard positioning.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    short casts; calm water
    Degrades when
    long casts; aeration; weak link
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    PRO 2

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Firmware is app-managed; no static public version published

    Use the current Fish Deeper app and follow the in-app firmware path rather than attempting a manual package from another Deeper generation.

    Deeper documents firmware delivery through the current Fish Deeper app rather than a durable public firmware number. Rig Signal therefore keeps this checkpoint version-unknown instead of borrowing a number from another model or generation.

    Open Deeper Firmware Updates → opens in a new window

    #castable #temperature

    RS-DEV-DEEPER-PRO-2 · DEEPER PRO 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “See what is under you from the bank, in real time.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • PRO+ 2

    Deeper · Castable dual-frequency sonar + temp + GNSS

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Link may be required

    Dual-frequency castable sonar with onboard positioning for shoreline mapping and depth logging.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    shoreline casting; stable phone link
    Degrades when
    distance beyond link range; heavy surface chop
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    PRO+ 2

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Firmware is app-managed; no static public version published

    Keep the Fish Deeper app current and the sonar sufficiently charged before connecting for an automatic firmware update.

    PRO+ 2 shares Deeper own app-managed update mechanism. A live app may update the unit, but the manufacturer support surface does not publish a static firmware number suitable for a baked release checkpoint.

    Open Deeper Sonar Maintenance → opens in a new window

    #castable #mapping #gnss

    RS-DEV-DEEPER-PRO-PLUS-2 · DEEPER PRO+ 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Map the bottom from shore with GPS accuracy.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 2

    Deeper · Castable CHIRP sonar + temperature + GNSS

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Link may be required

    Castable CHIRP pod reporting depth, return strength and near-surface water temperature over a phone link.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    short to medium casts; calm to light chop
    Degrades when
    aerated water; long casts; cold-soaked battery
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 2

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Firmware is app-managed; no static public version published

    Use the latest Fish Deeper app, connect the charged sonar to power, then allow the app-driven firmware process to complete.

    CHIRP+ 2 uses Deeper app-managed firmware. The support documentation describes the update workflow but does not provide a durable model firmware number, so this checkpoint intentionally remains version-unknown.

    Open Deeper Firmware Updates → opens in a new window

    #castable #chirp #temperature

    RS-DEV-DEEPER-CHIRP-PLUS-2 · DEEPER CHIRP+ 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Fish ID tells you the species and size under your cast.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 3

    Deeper · Castable CHIRP sonar + temperature + GNSS mapping

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Link may be required

    Scans depth and underwater returns with three CHIRP beam widths, measures water temperature, and supports position-based mapping.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice · boat
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    clear line of sight to the phone; charged pod; moderate cast distance
    Degrades when
    long casts; heavy chop; phone in a pocket
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 3

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Firmware is app-managed; no static public version published

    Keep the Fish Deeper app current and charge the sonar to at least 50 percent before an automatic firmware update.

    Deeper documents automatic sonar firmware delivery through the current Fish Deeper app but does not expose a stable public firmware number on this support surface. Rig Signal records the mechanism and refuses to invent a version.

    Open Deeper Sonar Maintenance → opens in a new window

    #castable #chirp #temperature #mapping

    RS-DEV-DEEPER-CHIRP-PLUS-3 · DEEPER CHIRP+ 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Three CHIRP beams map depth, structure and water temperature from any cast, with position-based mapping in the app.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • START

    Deeper · Entry castable dual-frequency sonar

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Link may be required

    Entry castable sonar displayed on a companion phone app. No onboard positioning.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    short casts; calm water; phone within link range
    Degrades when
    long casts; aeration; phone in a pocket
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Deeper START

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Firmware is app-managed; no static public version published

    Use the current Fish Deeper app; do not assume CHIRP or PRO menu paths apply to START because its user interface and sonar modes differ.

    START is an app-coupled castable sonar but is not the same hardware or display path as CHIRP and PRO families. The manufacturer does not publish a static firmware number here, so the checkpoint is deliberately version-unknown.

    Open Deeper Fishfinder START → opens in a new window

    #castable #entry

    RS-DEV-DEEPER-START · DEEPER START DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Entry castable sonar displayed on a companion phone app.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Baro + temp field logger (family)

    Environmental loggers · Barometric pressure + air temperature log

    Environmental loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Logs barometric pressure and air temperature at interval, with a local export.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    desk · boat · bank · tournament
    Watch
    Trends are not bite prediction
    Holds under
    sheltered placement; stable mounting
    Degrades when
    direct sun on the housing; rapid altitude change
    Export
    CSV export from the device or app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The barometric and temperature logger is a generic measurement archetype. Exact calibration and firmware belong to a named logger model, not this family placeholder.

    #logger #pressure #trend

    RS-DEV-ENV-LOGGERS-BARO-TEMP-LOGGER · FIELD LOGGER FAMILY SPECIFICATIONS

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Pressure trends tell you when the fish will feed.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Water-quality multiprobe (family)

    Environmental loggers · Water-quality multiprobe

    Environmental loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Multi-parameter probe reporting dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity and temperature against calibration buffers.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · bank · desk
    Watch
    Calibration buffers required
    Holds under
    fresh calibration; clean membranes; stated temperature range
    Degrades when
    stale buffers; fouled membranes; out-of-range temperature
    Export
    CSV export from the handheld
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The water-quality multiprobe entry spans many manufacturers and sensor packages. A universal firmware checkpoint would obscure model-specific calibration and software.

    #logger #water-quality #calibration

    RS-DEV-ENV-LOGGERS-WATER-QUALITY-PR · MULTIPROBE FAMILY CALIBRATION MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Lab-grade water chemistry in the field.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Directional / 3D castable (family)

    FishHunter · Castable sonar via phone (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Account · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    Castable sonar displayed on a companion app. Directional and 3D views are interpretation layers, not species identification.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    3D / directional views are interpretation, not species ID
    Holds under
    calm to moderate water; phone within maker link range
    Degrades when
    high wind/chop; phone in a pocket; cold soak
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    FishHunter 3D

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Product marked discontinued; current firmware version not published

    Lowrance still publishes the FishHunter 3D product documentation but identifies the product as discontinued on current catalog surfaces. Rig Signal therefore keeps the hardware reference while refusing to imply an active firmware release train.

    Open Lowrance FishHunter 3D product page → opens in a new window

    #castable #app #privacy #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-FISHHUNTER-DIRECTIONAL-3D · FISHHUNTER PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Castable sonar displayed on a companion app; directional/3D views are interpretation layers.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • ECHOMAP UHD2 (family)

    Garmin · Chartplotter + multi-mode sonar (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked chartplotter with multi-mode sonar, preloaded charts, and account-linked map and update services.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Console + imaging (head unit + transducer)
    Fit
    boat · trolling · tournament
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable mount; networked power; compatible transducer
    Degrades when
    high speed; cross-talk with a second transmitter
    Export
    Card export and account sync — confirm what works without the account
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints2 audited branches

    ECHOMAP UHD2 Keyed 52/53/54/55/72/73/74/75cv · 44.06

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · July 31, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    This checkpoint applies to the keyed UHD2 5x/7x branch listed by Garmin. The Rig Signal catalog entry spans keyed and touch generations, so confirm the exact model before using this version or menu path.

    Open ECHOMAP UHD2 Keyed Change History → opens in a new window

    ECHOMAP UHD2 Touch 62/63/64/65/72/73/74/75/92/93/94/95sv · 44.06

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · July 31, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    This checkpoint applies to the UHD2 Touch 6/7/9-inch branch. It shares the 44.06 release number with the keyed branch today, but the model families have separate change histories and must remain separately auditable.

    Open ECHOMAP UHD2 Touch Change History → opens in a new window

    #console #chartplotter #network #subscription

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-ECHOMAP-UHD2 · GARMIN ECHOMAP UHD2 OWNER'S MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Premium mapping and sonar in one networked display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • ECHOMAP Ultra (family)

    Garmin · Chartplotter + UHD scanning sonar (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked chartplotter with ultra high-definition scanning options. Mapping features may use charts, accounts and connectivity.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · trolling · tournament
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable mount; networked power; compatible transducer
    Degrades when
    high speed; cross-talk with a second transmitter
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    ECHOMAP Ultra 10/12 first generation · 30.01

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · June 19, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    First-generation Ultra and Ultra 2 do not share a single device-version number. Use the model-specific change history before treating a menu path or bug as current.

    Open ECHOMAP Ultra 102/105/106/122/125/126 Change History → opens in a new window

    #console #chartplotter #uhd #subscription

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-ECHOMAP-ULTRA · GARMIN ECHOMAP ULTRA OWNER'S MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Ultra high-definition scanning and mapping in one networked display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • LiveScope (family)

    Garmin · Live scanning sonar module (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Live scanning transducer rendering forward and down acoustic returns on a compatible Garmin display. Live view is acoustic interpretation, not species identification.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · ice · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; compatible display
    Degrades when
    high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI; dual-sonar transmit conflict
    Export
    Waypoint / screenshot dependent — verify offline path
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    LiveScope LVS32 · echoMAP bundle 2026.0731.0 / GPSMAP bundle 2026.0803.1

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · echoMAP July 31, 2026; GPSMAP August 3, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Confirm the exact LiveScope transducer/module generation and compatible display before applying an update.

    This checkpoint is for LVS32. The catalog family spans more than one LiveScope generation, so do not transfer this bundle number to LiveScope 2 or other hardware without checking the exact product page.

    Open LiveScope System (LVS32) Software Update Collection → opens in a new window

    #live-sonar #livescope #module #tournament

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-LIVESCOPE · GARMIN LIVESCOPE FAMILY DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Real-time live scanning sonar of structure and motion; requires a compatible Garmin display. Live view is not species identification.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Panoptix PS22-TR (family)

    Garmin · Live scanning sonar (interpretation layer)

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Live scanning transducer rendering forward and down acoustic returns continuously on a compatible display.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; compatible display
    Degrades when
    high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Panoptix PS22-TR · 7.00

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · June 11, 2018

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Garmin still publishes 7.00 as the PS22-TR change-history checkpoint. This is a legacy model-specific branch, not a LiveScope version and not evidence that a connected display or other Panoptix generation uses the same software.

    Open Panoptix PS22-TR Change History → opens in a new window

    #live-sonar #module #high-risk-language

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-PANOPTIX-PS22 · GARMIN PANOPTIX LIVESCOPE INSTALLATION NOTES

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “See fish before they see you, in real time, at any depth.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • STRIKER Cast (family)

    Garmin · Castable sonar + temperature via phone

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Link may be required

    Castable sonar pod reporting depth, return strength and near-surface water temperature on a companion phone app.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    calm to moderate water; phone within maker link range
    Degrades when
    high wind/chop; phone in a pocket; cold soak
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    STRIKER Cast / STRIKER Cast GPS

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Public software version unavailable; recovery update path documented

    If the unit enters recovery mode, use the model-specific STRIKER Cast app recovery workflow rather than applying software intended for STRIKER displays.

    Garmin currently labels public software information for STRIKER Cast GPS as unavailable while separately documenting an app-driven recovery software update. Rig Signal therefore records the update path without inventing a static version number.

    Open STRIKER Cast GPS Software → opens in a new window

    #castable #phone #temperature

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-STRIKER-CAST · GARMIN STRIKER CAST DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Castable sonar with water temperature displayed on a companion phone app.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • STRIKER Vivid 4cv (family)

    Garmin · Console CHIRP + ClearVü + GPS waypoints

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Fixed-mount console sonar with traditional CHIRP, down-imaging, and waypoint marking on an internal GPS.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · kayak · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable transom mount; adequate power
    Degrades when
    high speed; aerated water; poor transducer placement
    Export
    Waypoint export to card — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    STRIKER Vivid 4cv

    checked 2026-09-08

    Manual / hardware revision

    Release · No periodic device software branch published for 4cv; checked September 2026

    Garmin distinguishes the non-Wi-Fi STRIKER Vivid 4cv from Vivid 7-inch and 9-inch models that may receive ActiveCaptain updates. Do not transfer a Vivid 7/9 software workflow or version to the 4cv.

    Open Updating Software on the STRIKER GPS / Fishfinder → opens in a new window

    #console #chirp #waypoints

    RS-DEV-GARMIN-STRIKER-VIVID-4CV · GARMIN STRIKER VIVID SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Clear sonar imaging with waypoint marking on a bright colour display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • APEX series (family)

    Humminbird · Networked console sonar/chartplotter (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Large-format networked console with multi-transducer support, charting, and account-linked services.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
    Degrades when
    multi-transmitter cross-talk; speed
    Export
    Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    APEX 13/16/19 family · 6.090

    checked 2026-09-08

    Current checkpoint

    Release · April 28, 2026

    Units below 5.060 must install 5.060 before updating to 6.090.

    Humminbird identifies 6.090 as the current APEX family release for the affected 13, 16, and 19 models. The prerequisite chain is part of the checkpoint because skipping it can invalidate an otherwise correct version recommendation.

    Open APEX Family Software Update - 6.090 → opens in a new window

    #console #network #tournament

    RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-APEX-SERIES · HUMMINBIRD APEX SERIES OPERATIONS MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “The most complete picture of the water a boat can carry.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • HELIX CHIRP MEGA SI+ (family)

    Humminbird · Console CHIRP + MEGA imaging + GPS (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Console unit combining CHIRP sonar with high-frequency side and down imaging plus charting and account services.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Console + imaging (head unit + transducer)
    Fit
    boat · trolling · tournament
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; clean transducer face
    Degrades when
    speed; aeration; cross-talk
    Export
    Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    HELIX CHIRP MEGA SI+ family · G3N/G4N 2.930; G2N examples 2.280

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · Version varies by HELIX generation; checked September 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Identify display size and generation before downloading; HELIX G2N, G3N, and G4N branches are not interchangeable.

    The catalog family spans multiple HELIX generations. Humminbird lists current G3N/G4N MEGA SI+ examples at 2.930 while older G2N examples remain on a different branch, so a single universal HELIX firmware number would be misleading.

    Open Current Software Versions → opens in a new window

    #console #imaging #subscription

    RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-HELIX-CHIRP-MSI · HUMMINBIRD HELIX SERIES OPERATIONS MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Photographic-quality imaging of everything around the boat.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • ICE HELIX (family)

    Humminbird · Ice-oriented CHIRP / imaging fishfinder (family)

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Offline core

    Ice-oriented fishfinder family with CHIRP returns. Imaging and mapping features vary by unit and are not species identification.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice
    Watch
    Color / intensity bands are operator skill, not species identity
    Holds under
    stable hole; known depth; fresh transducer face
    Degrades when
    cold battery soak; slush on the transducer; heavy current under ice
    Export
    Card / waypoint export — confirm what works offline
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    ICE HELIX family · G3/G4N examples: 2.930; older G2 variants differ

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · Version varies by generation; checked September 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Identify the exact ICE HELIX model and current software before downloading; some older upgrade paths require intermediate versions or basemap updates.

    The ICE HELIX catalog family spans several generations. This source anchors the G4N branch at 2.930 while the record keeps the broader warning that G2 and G2N hardware can follow different software branches.

    Open ICE HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N Software Update → opens in a new window

    #ice #console #chirp

    RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-ICE-HELIX · HUMMINBIRD ICE HELIX DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Ice CHIRP returns under the hole; imaging and mapping features vary by unit.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • MEGA Live Imaging (family)

    Humminbird · Live scanning sonar module (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Live scanning module rendering MEGA Live Imaging returns of structure and motion on a compatible Humminbird control head. Live view is acoustic interpretation, not species identification.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · ice · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; compatible display
    Degrades when
    high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI; transducer orientation mismatch
    Export
    Waypoint / screenshot dependent — verify offline path
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints2 audited branches

    MEGA Live 2 · 2.200

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · April 28, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Compatible Humminbird head-unit software must be updated before accessory software; keep the transducer powered until the update completes.

    The Rig Signal MEGA Live catalog family spans original MEGA Live and MEGA Live 2 generations. This 2.200 checkpoint applies to MEGA Live 2 only; do not transfer it to original MEGA Live hardware.

    Open MEGA Live 2 Software Update - 2.200 → opens in a new window

    MEGA Live 1 with APEX / XPLORE / SOLIX · 1.320

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · December 11, 2024

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Update the compatible head unit before accessory software and keep the MEGA Live transducer powered throughout the update.

    This is the original MEGA Live hardware branch when used with APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX. HELIX-hosted original MEGA Live and MEGA Live 2 have different checkpoints, so the shared catalog family must expose more than one generation record.

    Open MEGA Live 1 Software Update for APEX, XPLORE and SOLIX → opens in a new window

    #live-sonar #mega-live #module #tournament

    RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-MEGA-LIVE · HUMMINBIRD MEGA LIVE IMAGING FAMILY DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Real-time MEGA Live Imaging of structure and motion; requires a compatible Humminbird control head. Live view is not species identification.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • SOLIX series (family)

    Humminbird · Networked console sonar/chartplotter (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked chartplotter/sonar family with MEGA imaging and mapping options. Chart and account services vary by unit.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
    Degrades when
    multi-transmitter cross-talk; speed
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    SOLIX G3 · 6.090

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · April 28, 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Units below 5.060 must install 5.060 before updating to 6.090.

    Only SOLIX G3 models are covered by this checkpoint. SOLIX G1/G2 compatibility and update paths differ.

    Open SOLIX G3 Family Software Update - 6.090 → opens in a new window

    #console #network #solix #subscription

    RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-SOLIX · HUMMINBIRD SOLIX SERIES OPERATIONS MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Networked MEGA imaging and mapping across a large-format display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • ActiveTarget (family)

    Lowrance · Live scanning sonar module (family)

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Live scanning module rendering forward, down and scout views of acoustic returns.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; compatible display
    Degrades when
    high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    ActiveTarget / ActiveTarget 2 / ActiveTarget 2 XL · 26.2-72.1.37

    checked 2026-09-08

    Current checkpoint

    Release · July 8, 2026

    NEON OS update handling has a special filename step when moving from 26.2-72.1.36; follow the current release page for that path.

    Lowrance states the same software file supports ActiveTarget, ActiveTarget 2, and ActiveTarget 2 XL. This record is a software checkpoint, not evidence about target identity or fish presence.

    Open ActiveTarget Software Update (26.2) → opens in a new window

    #live-sonar #module

    RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-ACTIVE-TARGET · LOWRANCE ACTIVETARGET INSTALLATION GUIDE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Three views of live fish movement with clearer separation than sonar.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Elite FS (family)

    Lowrance · Console Active Imaging + GPS (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Fishfinder/chartplotter family with Active Imaging options and mapping features that may use charts and connectivity.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · kayak · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power; compatible transducer
    Degrades when
    speed; aeration; cross-talk
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    #console #active-imaging #subscription

    RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-ELITE-FS · LOWRANCE ELITE FS OPERATOR MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Active Imaging and mapping on a mid-size console.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • HDS PRO (family)

    Lowrance · Networked console Active Imaging (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked console with high-detail imaging, charting and account-linked map services.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    networked power; compatible transducers
    Degrades when
    cross-talk; speed; EMI
    Export
    Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    HDS PRO family · 26.2-72.1.36

    checked 2026-09-08

    Current checkpoint

    Release · May 4, 2026

    The 26.2 HDS PRO release includes ActiveTarget and sonar display fixes, making software state a legitimate triage checkpoint. It is a control-head release and should not be substituted for the separate ActiveTarget module version.

    Open HDS PRO Software Update (26.2) → opens in a new window

    #console #network #subscription

    RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-HDS-PRO · LOWRANCE HDS PRO OPERATOR MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Tournament-grade clarity, networked across the boat.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • HOOK Reveal (family)

    Lowrance · Console CHIRP + DownScan + GPS (family)

    Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Entry console sonar with CHIRP, down-imaging and basic charting.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · kayak
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable transom mount; adequate power
    Degrades when
    speed; aeration
    Export
    Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    HOOK Reveal family · 19.3.3-63.2.17

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · June 29, 2022 release branch

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Use a non-mapping memory card and do not remove power or the card while the update is in progress.

    The published HOOK Reveal update is an older product-family branch and must not be confused with current Elite FS or HDS software. Rig Signal records the dated version rather than implying that a 2022 release is a 2026 platform-wide build.

    Open HOOK Reveal Software Update → opens in a new window

    #console #entry

    RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-HOOK-REVEAL · LOWRANCE HOOK REVEAL OPERATOR MANUAL

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Automatically tuned sonar that finds fish for you.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Wi-Fi castable sonar (family)

    Lucky · Castable sonar + temperature via phone

    Sonar or depthUnknownReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Chart sub optional · Link may be required

    Castable sonar with water temperature displayed on a companion phone app over a local Wi-Fi link. Local Wi-Fi to a phone is not offline.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · kayak · ice
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    calm to moderate water; phone within maker link range
    Degrades when
    high wind/chop; phone in a pocket; cold soak
    Export
    App export — confirm it opens outside the maker app
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Lucky Smart WiFi / FF916 / LS-2W family · App examples: FF916 iOS 25.1.1 / Android 2.3.1; LS-2W branches differ

    checked 2026-09-08

    Public version not published

    Release · Manufacturer service page publishes separate FF916 and LS-2W app branches; no stable device firmware version is published

    Identify the exact Smart WiFi model before installing or pairing an app; FF916 and LS-2W are separate app branches.

    The former Lucky online-store download URL is no longer a reliable evidence surface. LuckySmart still publishes separate FF916 and LS-2W application branches on its service site, but that does not establish one stable firmware version for this broader hardware family, so Rig Signal reports the revision status as unknown.

    Open LuckySmart App Software → opens in a new window

    #castable #wifi #entry #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-LUCKY-WIFI-CASTABLE · LUCKY CASTABLE SONAR FAMILY DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Castable sonar with water temperature displayed on a companion phone app over a local Wi-Fi link.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Digital hanging scale

    Manual baselines · Hanging mass after zeroing

    Manual loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Reports hanging mass after zeroing. Accuracy depends on calibration and swing. Not a catch forecast.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · boat · kayak · tournament
    Watch
    Zero wet before each weigh
    Holds under
    known-mass check; zero wet; within stated capacity
    Degrades when
    swing; overload; unzeroed wet sling
    Export
    CSV / note export or paper
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The hanging scale is a non-electronic measurement baseline. Its useful controls are calibration, zeroing, repeatability, and handling rather than firmware revision.

    #scale #baseline #local

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-HANGING-SCALE · GENERIC DIGITAL HANGING-SCALE PATTERN (BASELINE)

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports hanging mass after zeroing; accuracy depends on calibration and swing.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Floating / probe thermometer

    Manual baselines · Near-surface water temperature

    Environmental loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Handheld or floating thermometer giving a single near-surface water temperature after equilibration.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · boat · kayak · ice · surf
    Watch
    Surface only — not depth temp
    Holds under
    full equilibration; shaded reading
    Degrades when
    sun on the probe; reading taken too soon
    Export
    Paper notes
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a non-electronic thermometer baseline. Calibration and handling matter, but assigning a firmware version would misrepresent the instrument.

    #manual #baseline #temperature

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-FLOATING-THE · HANDHELD THERMOMETER OPERATING PRACTICE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports water temperature accurate to ±0.5°F after recent calibration.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Handheld depth sounder

    Manual baselines · Handheld depth sounder (manual baseline)

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Point depth reading taken by hand, with no logging, account or network.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    boat · bank · ice · kayak
    Watch
    Cone and bottom hardness affect returns
    Holds under
    still water; perpendicular hold; hard bottom
    Degrades when
    soft bottom; weed; angled hold
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a non-electronic handheld depth baseline used to compare measurement practice. It has no manufacturer firmware or software revision surface.

    #manual #baseline #depth

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-HANDHELD-DEP · MANUAL LOGGING BASELINE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth in feet with manufacturer-stated range under calm conditions.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Measuring board / bump board

    Manual baselines · Human-read length against a marked board

    Manual loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Human-read length against a marked board under a stated mouth/tail convention. Photos may embed location.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    bank · boat · ice · kayak · tournament
    Watch
    Photo EXIF may embed location
    Holds under
    stated mouth/tail convention; board on a flat surface
    Degrades when
    unstated convention; flex in a cheap board
    Export
    CSV / note export or paper
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The measuring board is a physical reference tool. It has no software release train, so a revision record would add false precision instead of useful provenance.

    #length #baseline #local

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-MEASURING-BOARD · GENERIC MEASURING-BOARD PATTERN (BASELINE)

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Human-read length against a marked board under a stated mouth/tail convention.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Paper / voice field log

    Manual baselines · Manual observation log

    Manual loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    A human writing down what happened, when, and under what conditions. The baseline every other device has to beat.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    No hardware cost on record
    Fit
    bank · boat · ice · kayak · surf · river · tournament · desk · night
    Watch
    Inconsistent units
    Holds under
    consistent units; honest entries; same observer
    Degrades when
    inconsistent units; entries written after the fact
    Export
    Paper notes
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This entry represents a paper or voice field log as a provenance baseline, not an updateable product with manufacturer software revisions.

    #manual #baseline #log

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-PAPER-LOG · MANUAL LOGGING BASELINE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Records what a person with a simple gauge actually observed.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Secchi disk

    Manual baselines · Observer-reported disappearance depth

    Manual loggerClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Observer-reported disappearance depth of a standard disk as a water-clarity index. Not a catch forecast.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    boat · bank · kayak · desk
    Watch
    Sun angle and observer dominate — not a catch forecast
    Holds under
    stated protocol; same observer; shade on the water
    Degrades when
    glare; chop; different observers
    Export
    CSV / note export or paper
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The Secchi-style visibility baseline is a manual optical procedure. Weather, observer, and protocol matter; manufacturer firmware does not apply.

    #clarity #baseline #local

    RS-DEV-MANUAL-BASELINE-SECCHI · SECCHI-DISK FIELD METHOD (BASELINE)

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Observer-reported disappearance depth of a standard disk as a water-clarity index.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • LX-series digital ice sonar (family)

    MarCum · Digital ice sonar (intensity vs depth) ± observation camera

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Digital ice-sonar family reporting depth and return intensity on an LCD. Offline core; no account. Optional camera / DVR / SD kits are observation and local recording — not species identification and not an export of the sonar claim. GPS / MX variants and Ultra Live 360 imaging are separate instruments. Inclusion is not validation.

    Ice flasher pack

    Color bands / TrueColor are intensity vs depth, not species. Maker Target ID and target separation are echo-size thresholds. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Camera video is observation only. Live imaging is a different instrument.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice
    Watch
    Color on the digital display is intensity, not species. Target-separation figures are echo size, not Fish ID. Camera video is observation only. Confirm SKU. Do not load Ultra Live 360 or GPS-app claims onto this card.
    Holds under
    stable hole; known depth; fresh transducer face; charged pack at temperature
    Degrades when
    cold battery soak; slush on the transducer; hole smaller than the cone; nearby flashers; low voltage painted as lost bottom; low light for an optional camera
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    LX digital sonar family

    checked 2026-09-08

    Manual / hardware revision

    Release · Model/manual revision path; checked September 2026

    The LX family spans multiple digital sonar models and generations. MarCum provides model-specific manuals and quick-start guides; Rig Signal does not assign one firmware number across LX-7, LX-9, MX-7GPS, or legacy hardware.

    Open MarCum Manuals - LX Series → opens in a new window

    #ice #flasher #local #lx #camera

    RS-DEV-MARCUM-LX-SERIES · MARCUM LX-SERIES DIGITAL ICE SONAR DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth and return intensity on a digital ice display. Color is signal strength, not species. Camera combos are observation only. Cone, gain, interference rejection, and pack chemistry are SKU-dependent.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • M-series TrueColor flasher (family)

    MarCum · Mechanical ice flasher (intensity vs depth)

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Mechanical TrueColor ice-flasher family reporting depth and return intensity as color bands under the transducer. Offline core; no account. Target-separation figures are echo-size claims and SKU-dependent. Inclusion is not validation.

    Ice flasher pack

    Color bands / TrueColor are intensity vs depth, not species. Maker Target ID and target separation are echo-size thresholds. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Camera video is observation only. Live imaging is a different instrument.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice
    Watch
    TrueColor / color bands are intensity, not species. Maker target separation is an echo-size threshold, not Fish ID. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Ultra Live 360 imaging is a different instrument — not this family.
    Holds under
    stable hole; known depth; fresh transducer face; charged pack at temperature
    Degrades when
    cold battery soak; slush on the transducer; hole smaller than the cone; nearby flashers; low voltage painted as lost bottom; low light for an optional camera
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    M-series flashers

    checked 2026-09-08

    Manual / hardware revision

    Release · Hardware/manual revision path; checked September 2026

    MarCum publishes M-series operating manuals and quick-start material rather than a user firmware train for these flasher families. Model and hardware revision should therefore be established from the manual before troubleshooting behavior.

    Open MarCum Manuals - M Series → opens in a new window

    #ice #flasher #local #truecolor

    RS-DEV-MARCUM-M-SERIES · MARCUM M-SERIES FLASHER DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth and return intensity as color bands under the transducer. Color is signal strength, not species. Cone angle, gain, and interference rejection dominate what is visible in the hole.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Axiom (family)

    Raymarine · Networked console sonar/chartplotter (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked chartplotter/sonar family with imaging and mapping options that may use charts and connectivity.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
    Degrades when
    cross-talk; speed; EMI
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    Axiom family · LightHouse 4.11.133

    checked 2026-09-08

    Current checkpoint

    Release · July 2026

    Raymarine lists LightHouse 4.11.133 as the current July 2026 maintenance release for supported Axiom families. First-generation hardware compatibility should still be checked before assuming every future major OS path applies.

    Open LightHouse 4 Update for Axiom Chartplotters → opens in a new window

    #console #network #axiom #subscription

    RS-DEV-RAYMARINE-AXIOM · RAYMARINE AXIOM DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Networked imaging and mapping on an Axiom display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Element HV (family)

    Raymarine · Console CHIRP + HyperVision + GPS (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Fishfinder/chartplotter family with CHIRP and HyperVision imaging returns. Charts may require a subscription.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable transom or through-hull mount; adequate power
    Degrades when
    speed; aeration; poor transducer placement
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    #console #hypervision #subscription

    RS-DEV-RAYMARINE-ELEMENT-HV · RAYMARINE ELEMENT HV DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “CHIRP and HyperVision imaging on a console display. Charts may require a subscription.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • GO series (family)

    Simrad · Console CHIRP + scanning + GPS (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Chartplotter/sonar family with CHIRP and scanning options. Mapping features may require charts.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    stable mount; adequate power
    Degrades when
    speed; aeration
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    GO XSE / XSR family · 20.2 family

    checked 2026-09-08

    Generation-specific

    Release · GO-series 20.2 branch; checked September 2026

    Confirm the exact model or generation before applying this version, package, or menu path.

    Confirm GO5, GO7, GO9, or GO12 model before applying a package; the family has model-specific files even when the release train is shared.

    Simrad documentation identifies the 20.2 software branch for GO-series networking features. Because GO XSE/XSR models use model-specific packages, Rig Signal deliberately records the shared branch rather than fabricating one universal build filename.

    Open GO12 XSE product software notes → opens in a new window

    #console #chartplotter #subscription

    RS-DEV-SIMRAD-GO-SERIES · SIMRAD GO SERIES DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “CHIRP and scanning sonar with optional charts on a GO-series display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • NSX (family)

    Simrad · Networked console Active Imaging (family)

    Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

    TCO · Account · Chart sub required · Cloud default on · Offline core

    Networked chartplotter/sonar family with Active Imaging options and mapping features.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Tournament (live module + charts + network)
    Fit
    boat · tournament · trolling
    Watch
    Generic family entry — verify exact model sensors and firmware
    Holds under
    networked power; compatible transducers
    Degrades when
    cross-talk; speed; EMI
    Export
    Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    NSX / NSX Ultrawide / NSS4 NEON OS family · 2.3.196

    checked 2026-09-08

    Current checkpoint

    Release · July 17, 2026

    For NSX systems with Smart Switch hardware, review the Smart Switch bulletin before updating above v1.9.

    The current NEON release adds features and compatibility changes. Connected sonar modules can have their own separate firmware requirements.

    Open NSX Software Update (2.3.196) → opens in a new window

    #console #network #nsx #subscription

    RS-DEV-SIMRAD-NSX · SIMRAD NSX DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Networked Active Imaging and mapping on an NSX display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Temp / depth smart lure (family)

    Smart lures · Lure-mounted depth + temperature (family)

    Lure sensorAccount + leaves deviceReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Account · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    Reports lure-mounted pressure/depth and water temperature after equilibration. Not automatic catch prediction. Companion apps often require accounts.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    boat · trolling · bank
    Watch
    Current and packing still separate line-out from lure depth. Not a catch forecast.
    Holds under
    equilibration time; stated depth range; paired receiver in range
    Degrades when
    current packing line-out away from lure depth; lost Bluetooth; cold soak
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The smart-lure temperature/depth entry represents a product class rather than a named device. Revision tracking starts only when a specific maker and model are declared.

    #lure #depth #temperature #privacy #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-SMART-LURES-TEMP-DEPTH · GENERIC SMART-LURE TEMP/DEPTH PATTERN

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports lure-mounted pressure/depth and water temperature after equilibration; not automatic catch prediction.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Clip-on line / tip sensor (family)

    Smart rods/reels · Relative tip / line vibration (family)

    Line sensorAccount + leaves deviceReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Account · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    Clip-on head reporting relative tip motion or line vibration at adjustable sensitivity. Motion is not validated bite detection. Companion apps often require accounts.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    bank · boat · surf
    Watch
    Motion is not validated bite detection. Mounting dominates signal.
    Holds under
    consistent mounting; same rod and technique
    Degrades when
    different mounting; wind on the tip; sensor drift
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The clip-on line sensor is deliberately generic. Different products use different radios, apps, and update paths, so no shared firmware version is defensible.

    #line-sensor #privacy #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-SMART-TACKLE-CLIP-ON-LINE · GENERIC CLIP-ON LINE/TIP SENSOR PATTERN

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports relative tip motion or line vibration at adjustable sensitivity via a clip-on head.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Line-counter reel (mechanical / digital)

    Smart rods/reels · Line payout estimate

    Smart reelClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Counts spool revolutions and converts them to an estimated length of line paid out.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    trolling · boat
    Watch
    Assumes packing and diameter
    Holds under
    consistent line diameter; even packing; full spool
    Degrades when
    line diameter change; uneven packing; spool depletion
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This entry spans mechanical and digital line-counter reels rather than one product generation, so no single firmware or revision source can truthfully cover it.

    #reel #trolling #estimate

    RS-DEV-SMART-TACKLE-LINE-COUNTER-RE · LINE-COUNTER REEL OPERATING NOTES

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Know exactly how far back your bait is running.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Smart rod with IMU (family)

    Smart rods/reels · Rod IMU motion / cast metrics (family)

    Smart rodAccount + leaves deviceReal product, thin evidence

    TCO · Account · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    Inertial sensor in the blank or handle producing cast counts, motion events and derived metrics in a companion app.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    bank · boat · surf
    Watch
    Mounting dominates signal
    Holds under
    consistent mounting; same rod and technique
    Degrades when
    different mounting; different rod action; sensor drift
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The smart-rod entry intentionally spans unspecified IMU products. Without one named maker and model, a version number or update path would be unsafe to generalize.

    #smart-tackle #imu #thin-evidence

    RS-DEV-SMART-TACKLE-SMART-ROD-IMU · SMART ROD FAMILY — MAKER MARKETING PAGE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “AI-powered analysis of every cast and every bite.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Example: AI bite + species overclaim

    Teaching / desk examples · Teaching overclaim — never field truth

    Other deviceAccount + leaves deviceConcept only

    TCO · Account · Cloud default on · Link may be required

    AI-powered bite detection with automatic species ID and guaranteed catch-rate improvement.

    Data leaves the device. Do not treat the claim as documented until the path is named.

    Cost band
    No hardware cost on record
    Fit
    desk
    Watch
    Entire claim is high-risk language
    Holds under
    nothing — this is a teaching artefact
    Degrades when
    always
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a synthetic overclaim fixture used to test refusal behavior. It is intentionally not a real product and therefore cannot have a legitimate revision source.

    #teaching #overclaim #high-risk-language

    RS-DEV-TEACHING-OVERCLAIM-AI-BITE · TEACHING SEED — NOT A REAL PRODUCT ENDORSEMENT

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Our AI detects every bite, identifies the species with 98% accuracy, and guarantees you catch more fish.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Example: bounded depth claim

    Teaching / desk examples · Bounded depth measurement (teaching)

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Reports depth in feet with manufacturer-stated range under calm conditions; does not identify fish species.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Entry (~portable / single-unit)
    Fit
    desk · boat
    Watch
    Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity
    Holds under
    calm conditions; hard bottom; stated range
    Degrades when
    soft bottom; heavy weed; beyond stated range
    Export
    Paper notes
    Reviewed
    2026-08-10
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    This is a synthetic bounded-depth teaching fixture. A firmware or manufacturer source would falsely turn a test case into a real endorsed product.

    #teaching #bounded #measurement

    RS-DEV-TEACHING-BOUNDED-DEPTH-CLAIM · TEACHING SEED — BOUNDED MEASUREMENT LANGUAGE

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth in feet with a manufacturer-stated range under calm conditions. Does not identify species.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • Drop / ice camera (family)

    Underwater cameras · Optical observation (not a measuring device)

    Other deviceUnknownSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Provides an underwater optical view for observation. Video is not species identification or a catch guarantee. DVR and app kits may store or upload media.

    Privacy is not established. Confirm account, cloud, location and retention before field use.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice · boat · kayak
    Watch
    Observation only — not legal or biological ID. DVR / app kits may leave the device.
    Holds under
    clear water; adequate light; stable drop
    Degrades when
    turbidity; low light; current on the cable
    Export
    On-device DVR — confirm whether an app uploads
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision coveragenot applicable

    No firmware checkpoint is assigned to this catalog entry.

    The underwater-camera entry spans multiple drop and ice camera systems. Hardware, display, and firmware vary by maker, so one universal revision would be misleading.

    #camera #ice #observation

    RS-DEV-UW-CAMERAS-DROP-ICE · GENERIC DROP/ICE CAMERA PATTERN

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Provides an underwater optical view for observation. Video is not species identification or a catch guarantee.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • FL-series flasher (family)

    Vexilar · Legacy ice flasher (intensity vs depth)

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Analog-style LED flasher family reporting depth and return intensity as color bands under the transducer. Offline core; no account. Optional digital-depth accessories (DD-100 family) are a depth/battery readout add-on — not a flasher and not an export. Inclusion is not validation.

    Ice flasher pack

    Color bands / TrueColor are intensity vs depth, not species. Maker Target ID and target separation are echo-size thresholds. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Camera video is observation only. Live imaging is a different instrument.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice
    Watch
    Color / intensity bands are operator skill, not species identity. Maker Target ID is an echo-size threshold. Cone, Ice-Ducer, and pack are SKU-dependent.
    Holds under
    stable hole; known depth; fresh transducer face; charged pack at temperature
    Degrades when
    cold battery soak; slush on the transducer; hole smaller than the cone; nearby flashers; low voltage painted as lost bottom
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    FL-series flashers

    checked 2026-09-08

    Manual / hardware revision

    Release · Hardware/manual revision path; checked September 2026

    Traditional Vexilar FL-series flashers are hardware-controlled instruments rather than field-updated chartplotters. The authoritative revision surface is the exact model manual and service guidance, not a firmware number.

    Open Vexilar Instruction Manuals → opens in a new window

    #ice #flasher #local #legacy

    RS-DEV-VEXILAR-FL-SERIES · VEXILAR FL-SERIES DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth and return intensity as color bands under the transducer. Color is signal strength, not species. Cone angle, gain, and interference rejection dominate what is visible in the hole.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

  • FLX-series flasher (family)

    Vexilar · Current ice flasher family (intensity vs depth)

    Sonar or depthClear localSold with real specs

    TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

    Current ice-flasher family reporting depth and return intensity as color bands, with SKU-dependent range, cone, power modes, interference rejection, palettes, and battery chemistry. Offline core; no account. Vision X10 live sonar is a separate instrument — not this family.

    Ice flasher pack

    Color bands / TrueColor are intensity vs depth, not species. Maker Target ID and target separation are echo-size thresholds. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Camera video is observation only. Live imaging is a different instrument.

    Local-only posture noted. Still re-check export, retention and offline behaviour on the unit in hand.

    Cost band
    Mid (~console head unit)
    Fit
    ice
    Watch
    Color bands are intensity, not species. Maker Target ID / target separation is echo size, not Fish ID. Confirm SKU for cone, IR, and pack. Do not load Vision X10 live-sonar claims onto this card.
    Holds under
    stable hole; known depth; fresh transducer face; charged pack at temperature
    Degrades when
    cold battery soak; slush on the transducer; hole smaller than the cone; nearby flashers; low voltage painted as lost bottom
    Export
    Not established
    Reviewed
    2026-08-25
    Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

    FLX-series flashers

    checked 2026-09-08

    Manual / hardware revision

    Release · Hardware/manual revision path; checked September 2026

    The FLX catalog family is handled as model/manual revision rather than downloadable firmware. Exact FLX models differ in display and control behavior, so Rig Signal points the reader to model documentation instead of inventing a software branch.

    Open Vexilar FLX-28 Flasher Instruction Manual → opens in a new window

    #ice #flasher #local #flx

    RS-DEV-VEXILAR-FLX-SERIES · VEXILAR FLX-SERIES DOCUMENTATION

    No link on file — this entry has not been re-verified against a published document.

    “Reports depth and return intensity as color bands under the transducer. Color is signal strength, not species. Cone angle, gain, and interference rejection dominate what is visible in the hole.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

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