Journal
Field notes on running, installing and buying Furuno omni sonar.
Why two boats on the same omni see each other's noise
When boats running the same omni model and frequency fish near each other, each sonar can pick up the other's pings. Here is what that looks like and what to do about it.
400 mm or 600 mm: choosing hoist travel for a Furuno omni
Both the CSH-10 and CSH-8L MK2 come with 400 mm or 600 mm transducer travel. Where your tank sits relative to the keel decides which one you need.
How tournament crews actually use omni sonar
Omni rewards the crews who watch it most. Screen time, disciplined tilt, clear callouts and slower search speeds come up again and again.
Omni notes, a few times a year
New models, software updates that change how the screen reads, and units for sale before they go public.