NOTE: This configuration of the Northstar Explorer 438 is packaged with a plastic dual-frequency transom mount transducer that provides depth, temperature, and speed readings. If you would prefer another transducer type, or already have one, click here to see the unit without it.
If there are fish to be found, you'll find them with a Northstar Explorer dedicated fishfinder.
The Northstar Explorer range of color fishfinders have sophisticated sounder technology. With Northstar's ease-of-use engineering, in a range of sizes and single/dual frequency combinations to suit your needs.
Northstar Explorer 438 & 435 Features:
The Explorer 438 and Explorer 435 are two compact, yet powerful, digital color sounders that offer unmatched screen detail.
Both units feature digital sounder technology to improve the quality of the sonar images displayed on screen. The Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 also offer the fisherman a choice of advanced sonar displays such as A-scope, split-screen variable zoom and a choice of color palettes.
The 256-color spectrum shows at a glance the true nature of the bottom structure and target detail to help identify habitat. Northstar's Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 deliver full color performance at a great price.
Northstar Explorer Color Fishfinder Matrix
|
467 |
457 |
438 |
435 |
| Screen Size |
6.4" |
5" |
3.8" |
3.5" |
| Resolution |
640x480 |
640x480 |
360x240 |
360x240 |
| Supply Voltage |
10 to 32 V DC |
| Operating Temperatures |
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) |
| Sonar Frequency (kHz) |
50/200 |
50/200 |
200 |
200 |
| Output Power (RMS) |
600W |
600W |
200W |
200W |
| Depth Range |
2000 ft |
2000 ft |
600 ft |
600 ft |
| Fuel Computer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Speed with Log |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| SmartCraft |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| NMEA Output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| NavBus |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Fish Forecaster |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| Weather Watch |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| Audible Buzzer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| External Alarm Output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Split Screen Zoom |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Screen Zoom |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sounder Snooze Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| A-Scope / History Display |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| A-Scope Perspective View |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sonar History Playback |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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