Simrad Yachting has announced its next-generation sonar system, the Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Sounder with CHIRP (Compressed High-Intensity Radar Pulse), designed for commercial fisherman and recreational boaters.
The Simrad BSM-3 is said to be the most advanced Broadband Sounder on the market. Capable of reaching depths of 10,000 feet (3,000 metres), the BSM-3 has been engineered to provide what the company describes as “unparalleled industry-leading target separation, clarity and resolution throughout the water column to locate fish both near shore and offshore”.
The Simrad BSM-3 is optimised for use with the Simrad NS Series including the new NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 systems. The BSM-3 is compatible with the Airmar range of transducers and is optimised for the new Airmar Wide-angle CHIRP transducer series, which provides more coverage and a 25-degree beam angle across the entire frequency range.
Features include bottom colour tracking and easy split zoom controls, as well as a selection of scroll speeds and transmit power settings. Encased in rugged aluminium housing with a waterproof access cover and easy-to-connect transducer plugs, the BSM-3 is easy to install. Users simply run cables and then connect them to their Simrad NS-Series multifunction device.
“Building on industry-leading CHIRP sonar technologies, the Simrad BSM-3 Broadband Echosounder with CHIRP gives anglers outstanding clarity and target definition,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “Through constant research and development, Simrad has improved upon our already cutting-edge design by making the BSM-3 easier to use and install.”
