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Deeper sounder differences (14 posts / 6,791 views)
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #1 2 Jun 2022 09:42
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I recently sold my Deeper Pro + as I didnt really need or use it anymore

and after chatting to someone about the GREEN chirp + thats now discontinued !!
I did some research as there are loads of s/h ones for sale on Facebook market place and a mate who missed my one I sold asked for my advice

now now there is a Deeper Smart Sonar PRO+ 2
and
Deeper Smart Sonar CHIRP+ 2
BUT ! no green models !
now apparently the BIG differences are the earlier ones were BLUETOOTH the new ones are WIFI !!!
this make connection and range vastly superior
hope this may help someone thinking of buying one as I didnt think it was common knowledge ?
And if you phone deeper they will give you a 10% discount code to buy directly from them

spittlebug
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Post #2 3 Jun 2022 16:06
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Hi, my old Deeper Pro + , connects to WiFi
Don't think any used Bluetooth, except maybe a lot cheaper one they selt, when they started out selling em ?
Don't use mine loads, new Lake swims or new swims on Trent etc.
Good for measuring distance to a deep spot, or drop off.
Good for depths at least, plus you can go back to data, rather than do it all again.


Bob

ps both Bluetooth & Wifi have different standards, which have different distant ranges.
mrgriff mrgriff
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Post #3 3 Jun 2022 16:14
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In reply to Post #1
Not sure if you have seen the comparison on their website Gerry but here is a link.
No mention of the older models I don't think though.

https://deepersonar.com/uk/en_gb/products/compare-all-deepers
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #4 3 Jun 2022 21:25
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In reply to Post #3
no I just phoned them and spoke to the tech dept
spittlebug
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Post #5 4 Jun 2022 04:19
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Hi, looking a bit, think the first basic ones were Bluetooth, just called Deeper (40 to 50m range), well at first were Bluetooth.
But would think majority people on here bought ones with 100m range, Deeper Pro, Deeper Pro +, there WiFi (100m range).
IMO even the latest, you will need to buy a wifi extender to get a lot greater range (batteries etc do get better thou, which are a limiting factor). With Older or latest Deepers. Chirp 2 + does say 120m.
Some have used them with a baitboat with phone or tablet init & done loads more.
Bluetooth was created for low power devices, battery power. Wifi used for similar now.

Used my Deeper Pro Plus the other day, had to change to the narrow beam, then it would do 3.5ft depth. But you lose out on area covered. Newer ones like Chirp have more beam settings, but if narrower, do you lose out in area covered ?
Must be better in some ways thou.


Bob

ps cheapest Deeper Smart is WiFi.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 4 Jun 2022 10:16
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In reply to Post #5
a reply I just got after I emailed them

Thank you for reaching out to us! I am sorry that we were unable to respond to you right away!
I am sorry to say it, but, yes, the CHIRP+ is no longer in production,
it was replaced by the CHIRP+2 which has longer battery life and the longer connection range. We no longer sell the CHIRP+ in our official store, but I recommend checking our retailers stores, perhaps some of them still has the stock of the CHIRP+. You can find the list of our retails here: https://deepersonar.com/uk/en_gb/find-retailers

If you purchase the Deeper CHIRP+, please note that we still support it, and the warranty is 5 years, so if needed we will definitely will provide the support.

If you are planning to explore the shallow waters, I believe that the CHIRP sonar will the most suitable for you, because of the CHIRP technology, the sonar image is more detailed, and with significantly less noise in the sonar readings, making it easier to distinguish between the objects displayed: the bottom from the fish, the fish next to the grass, the school of fry from the big fish.
If there is anything else I could help you with, please let me know!/ITALIC>
Belch Belch
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Post #7 4 Jun 2022 13:21
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In reply to Post #1
I had a chirp+ but ditched it as I wasn't using it enough and had a Toslon fitted to my baitboat which although arguably not as detailed is 100x more consistent in terms of connectivity at all ranges - and that is the problem with deeper IMO - the same problem as the smartcast in that you are over a spot and the signal goes - nothing more frustrating! A wifi extender does alleviate this however its just more kit to take - saying that I'd buy one again if fishing a weedy water with a baitboat ban
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #8 4 Jun 2022 15:03
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In reply to Post #7
NEW about to be released will extend Wi-Fi connection up to 200 m / 656 ft

Deeper have now got their own range extender LINKY POO
fusion1966 fusion1966
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Post #9 4 Jun 2022 16:17
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In reply to Post #8
Just ordered one of these last week so hopefully it's delivered before my trip to France on Saturday

Will let you know how I get on if it does
Beyonce
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Post #10 4 Jun 2022 16:21
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In reply to Post #9
Website says that they won't ship until the 23rd, but hopefully you got in early and it will arrive.
spittlebug
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Post #11 4 Jun 2022 16:34
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Hi, lots of info on this Facebook site regards Deeper.
Cheaper WiFi extenders as well.
ND Baitboats do a Wifi Extender for the Deeper, £100 i think.
Plus cheaper ones.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3766590923374157/


Bob
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #12 4 Jun 2022 20:57
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In reply to Post #8
Don't go there Gerry - waaay too expensive - you'll need one of these (recommended)

Infinity mk2

Waterproof / compact / decent range and you can charge your tablet whilst using - decent kit. I used to stick mine to the back of a tablet (on a tripod) with 3M lock tape
Arrestorhook
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Post #13 5 Jun 2022 14:58
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I've just bought one of these but I've not used it yet. The build quality is spot on, it's got a Vonets vap11s in it.
https://youtu.be/Xv4eIinBrRY
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #14 5 Jun 2022 17:16
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In reply to Post #12
no !!
I dont need any ?
just sharing information I only use a deeper on the river doubt I would ever need more than 100 yards range
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