Device catalog — fishing electronics, no verdicts

Roller / electronic bite alarm (family)

Bite alarms · Line-run / roller motion alarm

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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.

Beam geometry

Line movement across a roller

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

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Bite indicatorClear localSold with real specs

TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

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

Beam geometry

Line tension change (mechanical)

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

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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.

Beam geometry

Line-run alarm with wireless relay

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

Not applicable · generic family

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)

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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.

Beam geometry

Phone inertial motion converted to an estimate

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

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Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

TCO · Link may be required

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

Beam geometry

Acoustic depth; point water temperature

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

Unknown

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 →

#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

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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.

Beam geometry

Acoustic depth; point water temperature

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

Unknown

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 →

#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

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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.

Beam geometry

Acoustic depth and return strength; point water temperature

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

Unknown

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 →

#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

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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.

Beam geometry

Acoustic depth and return strength; point water temperature

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

Unknown

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 →

#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 single-beam sonar + temp

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Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

TCO · Link may be required

Entry castable single-beam sonar (120 kHz, 40°) with surface temperature, displayed on a companion phone app. No onboard positioning. Max depth 165 ft / 50 m per the maker.

Beam geometry

Single 120 kHz / 40° beam — not dual-frequency. No GPS.

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

Cost band: Entry (~portable / single-unit)
Fit: bank · kayak · ice
Watch: Single 120 kHz / 40° beam — not dual-frequency. PRO 2 and PRO+ 2 are different cards. No GPS on START. 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: 2026-09-22

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

Deeper START

checked 2026-09-08

Unknown

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 →

#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

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Environmental loggerClear localSold with real specs

TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

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

Beam geometry

Barometric pressure and air temperature

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, temperature

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

Not applicable · generic family

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)

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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.

Beam geometry

Castable sonar via phone (family)

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

Unknown

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 →

#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)

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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.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: Family spans keyed and touch, cv and sv. SideVü is on sv SKUs; cv SKUs are ClearVü (down) only. Confirm the transducer pairing before treating side imaging as present.
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 →

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 →

#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)

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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.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: Ultra and Ultra 2 do not share a software branch. Side imaging is SKU/transducer dependent — confirm the pairing in hand.
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 →

#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)

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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.

Beam geometry

Live scanning — acoustic image, not species identity

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. Family spans LVS32, LiveScope Plus LVS34, XR and LiveScope 2 — confirm the transducer generation before applying a software bundle.
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 →

#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 · Trolling-motor live scanning (legacy Panoptix, not LiveScope)

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Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

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

Legacy trolling-motor live-scanning transducer rendering forward and down acoustic returns on a compatible Garmin display. Panoptix PS22-TR is not LiveScope (LVS32 / LVS34 / XR) and is not an ice kit.

Beam geometry

Live scanning — acoustic image, not species identity

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

Cost band: Tournament (live module + charts + network)
Fit: boat · trolling
Watch: Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity. Do not load LiveScope firmware, ice-kit claims, or later Panoptix generations onto this card.
Holds under: stable trolling-motor 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 →

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

RS-DEV-GARMIN-PANOPTIX-PS22 · GARMIN PANOPTIX PS22-TR CHANGE HISTORY

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Castable sonar + temperature via phone

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. STRIKER Cast GPS adds positioning; the non-GPS SKU does not. Do not load mapping claims onto the non-GPS pod.
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

Unknown

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 →

#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 (down imaging) + GPS waypoints

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Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

TCO · Cloud default off · Offline core

Fixed-mount 4-inch console with Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar, CHIRP ClearVü down imaging, and waypoint marking on an internal GPS. The 4cv SKU does not include SideVü. Quickdraw Contours is onboard mapping of what the transducer already measured — not a chart subscription.

Beam geometry

CHIRP + ClearVü (down). No SideVü on the 4cv SKU.

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

Cost band: Mid (~console head unit)
Fit: boat · kayak · trolling
Watch: 4cv is ClearVü (down) only. SideVü lives on sv SKUs (7sv / 9sv), not on this card. No Navionics / LakeVü chart subscription — waypoints and Quickdraw only.
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 →

#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 MEGA SI+ / MEGA DI+ (family)

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Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

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

Large-format networked console with Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+ (XM 14 HW MSI T), charting, and account-linked services.

Beam geometry

MEGA SI+ includes MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP — MEGA DI+ SKUs have no side

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: APEX MEGA SI+ includes MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP on the same SKU. MEGA Live 2 and MEGA 360 are accessories, not this card. APEX is not HELIX and not XPLORE.
Holds under: networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
Degrades when: multi-transmitter cross-talk; speed
Export: Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

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 →

#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 Dual Spectrum CHIRP + MEGA SI+ / MEGA DI+ + GPS (family)

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

Console unit combining Dual Spectrum CHIRP with MEGA Side Imaging+ and MEGA Down Imaging+ plus charting and account services. MEGA SI+ SKUs (XM 9 HW MSI T) carry MEGA DI+ on the same transducer.

Beam geometry

MEGA SI+ includes MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP — MEGA DI+ SKUs have no side

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: MEGA SI+ includes MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP on the same SKU. MEGA DI+ SKUs in the broader HELIX line have no side. G3N is discontinued; G4N is the current HELIX generation. XPLORE is a different family. MEGA Live and MEGA 360 are accessories, not this card.
Holds under: stable mount; adequate power; clean transducer face
Degrades when: speed; aeration; cross-talk
Export: Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

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 →

#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 fishfinder (family)

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TCO · Chart sub optional · Offline core

Ice-oriented fishfinder family with Dual Spectrum CHIRP under the hole. MEGA SI+ / MEGA DI+ and MEGA Live appear only on named MSI bundles, not as the family default.

Beam geometry

Ice CHIRP under the hole — MEGA SI+ / MEGA Live only on named MSI bundles

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

Cost band: Mid (~console head unit)
Fit: ice
Watch: Family spans CHIRP-only ice kits and ICE HELIX 9 MSI+ G4N. Do not load MEGA SI+ or MEGA Live onto a CHIRP-only SKU. MEGA Live and MEGA 360 are bundle accessories, not the family default. 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: 2026-09-22

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 →

#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 live modules vary by bundle.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

MEGA 360 Imaging (family)

Humminbird · Rotating MEGA imaging accessory — not live sonar

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

Rotating MEGA imaging transducer that sweeps around the boat, including while sitting still. A mechanical sweep is not live forward-facing sonar. MEGA Live 1/2 can share a network with MEGA 360 under published view rules; they are different instruments.

Beam geometry

Rotating MEGA imaging — a mechanical sweep, not live forward-facing sonar

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: A rotating image is not a live forward view. Do not load MEGA Live firmware, TargetLock claims, or species language onto this card. Confirm HELIX vs APEX/XPLORE/SOLIX view-sharing rules before treating a split screen as proven.
Holds under: stable independent mount; all units on one Ethernet network; compatible control head
Degrades when: sweep speed too high; talk between MEGA Live and MEGA 360; mixed HELIX/APEX software generations on the same network
Export: Waypoint / screenshot dependent — verify offline path
Reviewed: 2026-08-25

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

MEGA 360 Imaging

checked 2026-09-21

Generation-specific

Release · Accessory software is read on the control-head network screen; checked September 2026

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

All units on the boat must share one Ethernet network. HELIX cannot show MEGA Live 1 and MEGA 360 in the same view; APEX, XPLORE and SOLIX can.

MEGA 360 is a rotating MEGA imaging accessory, not live forward-facing sonar. Humminbird publishes view-sharing and interference rules against MEGA Live 1 and MEGA Live 2 rather than a single public MEGA 360 firmware number, so Rig Signal records the generation split instead of inventing a version.

Open Can MEGA Live and MEGA 360 be used at the same time? →

#mega-360 #imaging #module #tournament

RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-MEGA-360 · HUMMINBIRD MEGA 360 IMAGING FAMILY DOCUMENTATION

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

“360-degree MEGA imaging of structure and bottom around the boat, including at rest. Not live forward-facing sonar and not species identification.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

MEGA Live Imaging (family)

Humminbird · Live scanning sonar module (family)

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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.

Beam geometry

Live scanning — acoustic image, not species identity

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: Family spans original MEGA Live and MEGA Live 2. MEGA Live 2 is not HELIX-compatible and needs APEX / XPLORE / SOLIX G3 software 5.060+. Confirm generation before applying a software bundle. 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: 2026-09-22

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 →

MEGA Live 1 with APEX / XPLORE / SOLIX · 1.320

checked 2026-09-22

Unknown

Editorial owed · HTTP 403 on 2026-09-21

Last baked release · December 11, 2024

Johnson Outdoors help center returned HTTP 403 (Cloudflare challenge) to the editorial watch. No reachable official alternative was confirmed. The baked MEGA Live 1 checkpoint is retained as last-known history, not as a current confirmation.

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. Editorial owed: manufacturer surface returned HTTP 403 on 2026-09-21 (rechecked 2026-09-22). The baked version label is the last audited checkpoint, not a confirmation that the page is still current.

Open MEGA Live 1 Software Update for APEX, XPLORE and SOLIX →

#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 MEGA SI+ / MEGA DI+ (family)

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

Networked chartplotter/sonar family with Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+ on G2/G3 MEGA SI+ SKUs. Chart and account services vary by unit.

Beam geometry

MEGA SI+ includes MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP — MEGA DI+ SKUs have no side

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: G2/G3 MEGA SI+ SKUs include MEGA DI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP. G1 imaging differs — confirm generation. MEGA Live 2 is SOLIX G3 only (software 5.060+), not this card. MEGA 360 is an accessory.
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: 2026-09-22

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 →

#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.

XPLORE (family)

Humminbird · Current touchscreen console — MEGA SI+ / DI+ (family)

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

Current Humminbird touchscreen console (9/10/12) with Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+ and MEGA Down Imaging+. Compatible with MEGA Live, MEGA Live 2 and MEGA 360 as separate accessories. Chart and account services travel with the glass.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: XPLORE is not HELIX and not APEX. MEGA Live 2 and MEGA 360 are accessories, not this card. Confirm the CMSI+ transducer before treating side imaging as present.
Holds under: networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
Degrades when: multi-transmitter cross-talk; speed; mixing HELIX software onto XPLORE
Export: Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-08-25

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

XPLORE 9/10/12 CMSI+ · 6.090

checked 2026-09-21

Current checkpoint

Release · April 28, 2026

Accessory software listed with 6.090 (including MEGA Live 2 at 2.200) must match before treating a networked view as current.

6.090 is the current XPLORE family release for the listed 9, 10, and 12 CMSI+ models. APEX and SOLIX G3 also published 6.090 on their own pages; those are separate product families and must not be treated as one download.

Open XPLORE Family Software Update - 6.090 →

#console #network #xplore #subscription

RS-DEV-HUMMINBIRD-XPLORE · HUMMINBIRD XPLORE FAMILY DOCUMENTATION

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

“Quad-core touchscreen with MEGA imaging and included maps in one networked display.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

ActiveTarget (family)

Lowrance · Live scanning sonar module (family)

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

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

Beam geometry

Live scanning — acoustic image, not species identity

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

Cost band: Tournament (live module + charts + network)
Fit: boat · ice
Watch: Family spans original ActiveTarget, ActiveTarget 2, and ActiveTarget 2 XL — confirm the transducer generation before applying a software bundle. Fish icons / Fish ID remain interpretation, not species identity. Do not load this onto the HDS PRO card.
Holds under: stable mount; adequate power; compatible display
Degrades when: high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI
Export: Not established
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

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

checked 2026-09-22

Unknown

Editorial owed · HTTP 403 on 2026-09-21

Last baked release · July 8, 2026

Lowrance downloads and product surfaces returned HTTP 403 (Cloudflare) to the editorial watch. No reachable official alternative was confirmed. The baked ActiveTarget 26.2 checkpoint is retained as last-known history, not as a current confirmation.

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. Editorial owed: manufacturer surface returned HTTP 403 on 2026-09-21 (rechecked 2026-09-22). The baked version label is the last audited checkpoint, not a confirmation that the page is still current.

Open ActiveTarget Software Update (26.2) →

#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.

Eagle (family)

Lowrance · Current entry console — HOOK Reveal successor

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

Current Lowrance entry console (2024–) replacing HOOK Reveal. SplitShot HD is CHIRP + DownScan; TripleShot HD adds SideScan. 4x, 5, 7 and 9 share the 24.1 software train. IPS display and HD transducers are the documented hardware change. Not Eagle Eye.

Beam geometry

CHIRP + DownScan; SideScan only on TripleShot SKUs — not Eagle Eye live scanning

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

Cost band: Mid (~console head unit)
Fit: boat · kayak
Watch: SideScan is TripleShot HD only. Eagle Eye 9 is a different instrument with built-in live scanning — do not load live-sonar claims onto this card.
Holds under: stable transom mount; adequate power; HD transducer seated
Degrades when: speed; aeration; loading HOOK Reveal software onto the unit
Export: Card / waypoint export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-08-25

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

Eagle 4x/5/7/9 SplitShot HD and TripleShot HD · 24.1-63.2.68

checked 2026-09-21

Generation-specific

Release · June 13, 2025

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.

This checkpoint is the Eagle SplitShot/TripleShot software branch. Eagle Eye 9 publishes a different NEON-family file and must not inherit this version. The 24.1 train is also not HOOK Reveal 19.3 software.

Open EAGLE Software Update (24.1-63.2.68) →

#console #entry #eagle #hook-successor

RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-EAGLE · LOWRANCE EAGLE OPERATORS MANUAL

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

“Autotuning CHIRP with FishReveal and Genesis Live mapping on an entry console.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

Eagle Eye 9 (family)

Lowrance · 9-inch console with built-in live scanning

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

Nine-inch Lowrance display with built-in live scanning. It is not the Eagle SplitShot/TripleShot family, and it is not an ActiveTarget module hanging off HDS. Live view is acoustic interpretation, not species identification.

Beam geometry

Built-in live scanning on the 9-inch display — not Eagle SplitShot/TripleShot

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: Fish icons remain interpretation, not species identity. Do not load Eagle 5/7/9 SplitShot or TripleShot software, or ActiveTarget module firmware, onto this card.
Holds under: stable mount; adequate power; compatible transducer orientation
Degrades when: high speed; aerated water; trolling-motor EMI; dual-transmit conflict
Export: Waypoint / screenshot dependent — verify offline path
Reviewed: 2026-08-25

Revision checkpoints1 audited branch

Eagle Eye 9 · 26.2-72.1.36

checked 2026-09-21

Generation-specific

Release · May 4, 2026

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

Confirm the unit is Eagle Eye 9 before applying a 26.2 package; Eagle 5/7/9 SplitShot and TripleShot use a separate 24.1 file.

Eagle Eye ships built-in live scanning and a NEON-family software train. That is a different generation from Eagle SplitShot/TripleShot and from the ActiveTarget accessory module, even when version numbers look similar.

Open EAGLE EYE Software Update (26.2-72.1.36) →

#live-sonar #console #eagle-eye #tournament

RS-DEV-LOWRANCE-EAGLE-EYE · LOWRANCE EAGLE EYE OPERATOR MANUAL

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

“Built-in live scanning of structure and motion on a 9-inch display. Live view is not species identification.” — the maker’s words, not ours; this is the sentence the check tests.

Elite FS (family)

Lowrance · Console Active Imaging + GPS (family)

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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.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: Active Imaging 3-in-1 includes SideScan; 2-in-1 does not. Confirm the transducer before treating side imaging as present.
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

Elite FS · 26.2-72.1.36

checked 2026-09-08

Current checkpoint

Release · May 4, 2026

The release includes ActiveTarget-related fixes and display-source fixes, so software state belongs in triage before hardware is blamed.

Open Elite FS Software Update (26.2) →

#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 HD (family)

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

Networked console with Active Imaging HD — Lowrance CHIRP, DownScan and SideScan — plus charting and account-linked map services. ActiveTarget 2 is a separate module.

Beam geometry

Active Imaging HD: CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan — ActiveTarget is another card

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: Active Imaging HD is CHIRP + DownScan + SideScan. ActiveTarget 2 and ActiveTarget 2 XL are a different card — ready, not built-in. Do not load live scanning onto this card. 2-in-1 vs 3-in-1 follows the transducer.
Holds under: networked power; compatible transducers
Degrades when: cross-talk; speed; EMI
Export: Card export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

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) →

#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; superseded by Eagle)

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Sonar or depthUnknownSold with real specs

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

Discontinued entry console sonar with CHIRP, DownScan and basic charting. SplitShot SKUs are CHIRP + DownScan; TripleShot SKUs add SideScan. Lowrance replaced this line with Eagle in 2024.

Beam geometry

CHIRP + DownScan; SideScan only on TripleShot SKUs — not Eagle Eye live scanning

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

Cost band: Mid (~console head unit)
Fit: boat · kayak
Watch: SideScan is TripleShot only — not the family default. Do not load Eagle, Eagle Eye, or HDS software onto this card. The current entry line is Eagle.
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 →

#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

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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.

Beam geometry

Castable sonar + temperature via phone

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

Unknown

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 →

#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

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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.

Beam geometry

Hanging mass (point weigh)

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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

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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.

Beam geometry

Point water temperature (probe)

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Point acoustic depth

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Fish length (board convention)

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Human observation

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Secchi depth (read by eye, to a set method)

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

Not applicable · manual baseline

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

Compare

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 →

#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)

Compare

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 →

#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 CHIRP + DownVision / SideVision (family)

Compare

Sonar or depthAccount + leaves deviceSold with real specs

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

Networked chartplotter/sonar family with CHIRP plus DownVision, SideVision and RealVision 3D as transducer-SKU options. RealVision 3D is a reconstruction of those beams, not live forward-facing sonar.

Beam geometry

CHIRP + DownVision; SideVision / RealVision 3D follow the transducer SKU — not live sonar

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: DownVision, SideVision and RealVision 3D follow the transducer SKU. DV packages have DownVision without SideVision. RealVision 3D is a reconstruction of those beams — not live sonar. Confirm the transducer.
Holds under: networked power; compatible transducers; stable mount
Degrades when: cross-talk; speed; EMI
Export: Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

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 →

#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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: HyperVision is high-frequency down and side imaging on the HV transducer — not a 360 sweep and not live forward-facing sonar.
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

Element / Element HV · LightHouse Sport 3.20.95

checked 2026-09-08

Current checkpoint

Release · February 2026

Back up important files and maintain reliable power throughout the update.

Element uses LightHouse Sport, not the Axiom LightHouse 4 branch. That distinction is operationally important when following update instructions.

Open LightHouse Sport Software for Element Chartplotters →

#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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: Scanning modes follow the transducer SKU. SideScan is not present on every GO package.
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 →

#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)

Compare

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 — CHIRP, DownScan and SideScan — plus mapping features.

Beam geometry

Traditional + down + side imaging (confirm the transducer SKU)

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: Active Imaging 3-in-1 includes SideScan; 2-in-1 does not. Confirm the transducer before treating side imaging as present. Do not load ActiveTarget onto this card.
Holds under: networked power; compatible transducers
Degrades when: cross-talk; speed; EMI
Export: Card / track export — confirm the format opens elsewhere
Reviewed: 2026-09-22

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) →

#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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Lure-mounted depth + temperature (family)

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

Not applicable · generic family

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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Relative tip / line vibration (family)

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Spool revolutions converted to estimated length

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

Not applicable · generic family

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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Inertial motion of the rod blank

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

Not applicable · generic family

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

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

None declared

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

Not applicable · teaching fixture

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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Acoustic depth in feet

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

Not applicable · teaching fixture

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)

Compare

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.

Beam geometry

Optical observation (not a measuring device)

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

Not applicable · generic family

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)

Compare

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 →

#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)

Compare

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 →

#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.

A dense catalog, and not one verdict in it.

Roller / electronic bite alarm (family)

Swing-arm / hanger (mechanical)

Wireless bank bite alarm (family)

Phone cast-tracking app (family)

PRO 2

PRO+ 2

Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 2

Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 3

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Baro + temp field logger (family)

Water-quality multiprobe (family)

Directional / 3D castable (family)

ECHOMAP UHD2 (family)

ECHOMAP Ultra (family)

LiveScope (family)

Panoptix PS22-TR (family)

STRIKER Cast (family)

STRIKER Vivid 4cv (family)

APEX series (family)

HELIX CHIRP MEGA SI+ (family)

ICE HELIX (family)

MEGA 360 Imaging (family)

MEGA Live Imaging (family)

SOLIX series (family)

XPLORE (family)

ActiveTarget (family)

Eagle (family)

Eagle Eye 9 (family)

Elite FS (family)

HDS PRO (family)

HOOK Reveal (family)

Wi-Fi castable sonar (family)

Digital hanging scale

Floating / probe thermometer

Handheld depth sounder

Measuring board / bump board

Paper / voice field log

Secchi disk

LX-series digital ice sonar (family)

M-series TrueColor flasher (family)

Axiom (family)

Element HV (family)

GO series (family)

NSX (family)

Temp / depth smart lure (family)

Clip-on line / tip sensor (family)

Line-counter reel (mechanical / digital)

Smart rod with IMU (family)

Example: AI bite + species overclaim

Example: bounded depth claim

Drop / ice camera (family)

FL-series flasher (family)

FLX-series flasher (family)