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It is also important that you keep the cable near the center of the ice
hole. We frequently hear from anglers who allowed their cable to
freeze into the side of the ice hole. If this should happen to you,
make sure the system is turned off before attempting to chisel it out.
If you accidentally cut the transducer cable, do not try to use that
transducer again. Replacements can be found on our website.
MOVING THE TRANSDUCER TO A NEW
LOCATION
Being mobile is one of the keys to being successful on the ice.
Whenever you move from one spot to another, it is tempting to
leave your transducer hanging on the transducer arm. This is likely
to lead to failure of the transducer arm and can cause damage to
the transducer itself. Always stow the transducer inside the pack
when you are moving. Keeping the amount of transducer cord, you
have out at a minimum will make transporting your MX-7GPS
easier. Similarly, you may need to quickly remove your transducer
from the hole when about to land a fish. We have seen anglers in a
panic grab the shuttle itself and toss the entire system to the side.
This is no way to treat any piece of electronics; a much better
approach is to simply lift the transducer out of your way by the cord,
and the shuttle itself can be gently set aside.
Whenever you are moving via sled or vehicle, always fold up your
transducer arm, stow the transducer inside, and close the protective
soft pack.
READING THROUGH ICE
The MarCum MX-7GPS will provide accurate information reading
through ice providing the ice is reasonably clear. Wet a spot of flat
ice with at least a cup of water to improve the coupling of the
transducer to the ice. Place the face of the transducer firmly on the
wet ice, and you will now be able to see the depth displayed
digitally, and a signal showing the bottom (and fish) on which ever
sonar windows you have open. Drilling into the ice 1-2” before
taking a reading may be necessary if the surface of the ice is very
rough, or if the ice is filled with air bubbles/debris.
