Surface clutter?

[jbmaine]

Hi All,

My Garmins have the ability to turn off surface clutter ( think that's the right word) so it doesn't show up on the screen. I guess my question is, when is it better to turn it of, or leave it on?

                                           Thanks

                                                   Jim

[Sprocket]

OFF!

 

SE Kansas grass grower

[RHuff]

Can someone explain how to turn it off on the Echomap Series. 

[jbmaine]

3 hours ago, RHuff said:

Can someone explain how to turn it off on the Echomap Series. 

I don't remember the exact sequence I used to get to that option, but I'll be in the boat tomorrow. I'll retrace my steps and let you know.

                                           Jim

[Sprocket]

I think it's in the installation menu.  Not sure tho.

 

SE Kansas grass grower

[RHuff]

18 hours ago, jbmaine said:

I don't remember the exact sequence I used to get to that option, but I'll be in the boat tomorrow. I'll retrace my steps and let you know.

                                           Jim

 

 Thank You Jim. Much appreciated. 

[jbmaine]

5 hours ago, RHuff said:

 

 Thank You Jim. Much appreciated. 

O.K., it's actually called surface noise. To get to it--

get into traditional sonar

 (hit) menu

( select) sonar setup

( select) advanced 

( select) surface noise ( by clicking on this you can turn it on and off)

  That should do it, Hope this helps.

                                     Jim

[WRB]

By deleting surface clutter you lose about 15% of screen top. I am not familiar how Garmin achieves eliminating surface noise/clutter, 2 different things, noise is interference and clutter is suspended particles, debris, bubbles and baitfish.

If this is accomplished by reducing gain, don't do it.

Tom

[BobP]

I run my H’bird with surface clutter cancellation ON.  I can’t tell the difference in sensitivity.