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The bottom may be less than 1.5’ deep, or the bottom may be deeper
than the Buddy can display.
Problem: No fish are displayed in the bottom graph.
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When looking for fish on the bottom graph in shallow water,
remember that the bottom transducer beam covers a very small area
when compared to the side transducer beam (see page 9).
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The gain may be too low. Try turning the gain up (see page 6)
Problem: No fish are displayed in the Sidefinder.
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Make sure the Sidefinder filter is off (see page 5), unless you are fishing
structure that appears to be generating false fish readings.
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You may be in water that is too shallow for the Sidefinder to operate
properly (see page 11).
Problem: The bottom graph is speckled with too many marks.
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Some engine ignition systems may interfere with the Buddy's operation.
Confirm this by turning the engine on and off. If necessary, move the
Buddy away from the engine or turn the gain down (see page 6)
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Some pulse-width-modulated trolling motors may interfere with the
Buddy's operation. Confirm this by changing the trolling motor’s
speed or by turning it on and off. Try moving the Buddy away from
the trolling motor or turn the gain down (see page 6).
Problem: The bottom depth number is locked onto the surface.
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Severe interference caused by wind chop and air churned into the water
can sometimes fool the Buddy into giving a false bottom depth reading.
Try turning on the surface control (see page 6).
Problem: The bottom depth number is locked onto a 2
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bottom.
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A strong second bottom can sometimes fool the Buddy into giving a
false depth reading. Try pulling the transducer out of the water for a
few seconds, and then put it back. If the condition persists, try
lowering the gain (see page 6) and, if needed, manually set the range
(see page 6).
