Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv

The ECHOMAP UHD 92sv is one of the Garmin fish finders released at the end of 2019. It’s similar to the ECHOMAP UHD 93sv that we’ve already covered here, but comes with the Worldwide Basemap instead of the LakeVü charts. For reference, this is the Garmin part number 010-02341-01.

Key Features and Specifications

• Display: 9″ diagonal, 800H x 400V pixel resolution, WVGA color, backlit, keypad & touchscreen
• Sonar: CHIRP Sonar, ClearVü, SideVü
• Transducer: GT54UHD-TM
• Frequency and coverage (with the included transducer):
  2D CHIRP: 150-240 kHz / 24°-16°
  UHD ClearVü: 760-880 kHz / 0.94°x60°
  SideVü: 425-485 kHz / 1.62°x50° / 500 ft. (152 m) on each side
  UHD SideVü: 1,060-1,170 kHz / 0.441°x52° / 125 ft. (38 m) on each side
• Max. Depth Capability and Side Coverage (with the included transducer):
  2D CHIRP: 800 ft. (244 m)
  UHD ClearVü: 200 ft. (61 m)
  SideVü: 125 ft. (38 m)
  UHD SideVü: 30 ft. (9 m)
• GPS: 5Hz, Internal
• Maps: Worldwide Basemap
• Routes, Waypoints, Tracklog: 100; 5,000; 50,000 points (50 saved tracks)

Sonar and transducer

The Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv offers the possibility to use three types of sonar with the included transducer. It has built-in standard CHIRP sonar, ClearVü, and SideVü. It also supports Panoptix sonar if paired with one of the Garmin Panoptix transducers. The unit supports 50/77/200 kHz for standard CHIRP, 260/455/800 kHz for ClearVü and SideVü, and of course, the 1100 kHz for UHD SideVü.

The included transducer is the GT54UHD-TM. It’s a plastic transducer with a transom mount, 20 ft. (6 m) of cable, and a 12-pin connector. It also integrates a temperature sensor and the unit has a Temperature Graph function.

For SideVü, the included GT54UHD-TM offers the possibility to use two modes, regular SideVü and UHD SideVü. For regular SideVü, the CHIRP frequency interval is 425-485 kHz and the side beams are oval, with a coverage of 1.62°x50°, and a length of 500 ft (152 m) on each side of the boat. For UHD SideVü, the CHIRP interval is 1,060-1,170 kHz and the beams coverage is 0.441°x52°. Also, their length is 125 ft. (38 m) on each side of the boat.

For UHD ClearVü, the transducer can only use the 800 kHz channel, with a CHIRP range of 760-880 kHz. Similar to the side beams, the Cv beam is oval-shaped, but it’s cast directly under the boat. Its coverage is 0.94° x 60° and offers a depth capability of 200 ft. (61 m).

For the standard CHIRP sonar, the GT54UHD-TM transducer is also capable of only one beam in a CHIRP frequency range of 150-240 kHz and with a coverage of 24°-16°. In other words, with the included transducer, this Garmin fish finder can only use High CHIRP. Its depth capability is 800 ft. (244 m). However, if you equip your unit with a 50 kHz capable transducer, you should be able to use the Low CHIRP mode for deepwater scanning.

Needless to say, the unit makes available a wide array of sonar functions and applications. Among them, we can count A-Scope, Bottom Lock, Fish Symbols, Sonar Recording, Circular Flasher, various alarms, etc.

Navigation features

Similar to the ECHOMAP UHD 72cv, the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv is pre-loaded with the Worldwide Basemap. This chart platform offers basic charts that indicate international and political boundaries, seas, oceans, major lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. They don’t offer extraordinary detail, but still, they’re better than a simple GPS plotter.

Of course, the unit supports all the other charts from Garmin. It has a microSD card slot that you can load with BlueChart g3 or LakeVü g3 maps. Also, the unit supports BlueChart g3 Vision and LakeVü g3 Ultra.

The Quickdraw Contours feature is also available with this Garmin fish finder. This is a depth contour recording application that gives you the possibility to create your own custom fishing maps. It uses the 2D sonar data and the GPS data to reveal and record the depth contours of the lake that you are scanning. So, if your favorite lake is not covered by the included charts, you can map it yourself. Also, the unit offers the possibility to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community where you can upload your created charts to share them with other anglers, or download other maps made with Quickdraw Contours.

The unit is equipped with a 5 Hz internal GPS receiver. This means it can provide position updates 5 times per second. It supports GLONASS, EGNOS, and WAAS data for position augmentation. It also has a GPS speed function, track recording, waypoint creation, and route creation. You can save up to 5,000 waypoints in its memory, up to 100 routes, and up to 50 tracks.

Similar to the other units of the ECHOMAP series, the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv does not support Radar but does support AIS data, VHF radio, and has the sailing feature page. The sail assist features include laylines, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, time to burn before the start, and the race times.

Control unit features

The ECHOMAP UHD 92sv features a 9″ display with a pixel resolution of 800H x 400V, with LED backlight for improved readability in direct sunlight. The display is LCD-type, WVGA color. Also, the unit is IPX7 waterproof which essentially means that it can support incidental water exposure (splashes or rain) without sustaining water damage.

As opposed to the 62cv unit, this one has cross-touch technology. In other words, it can be operated via touchscreen or by using the keypad on the right side of the display. It has a user-friendly interface, its homepage can easily be customized with the most used app combinations. It also offers multiple split-screen possibilities.

The unit supports both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000. Thus, you can connect it to an existing boat grid so that it can communicate with other boat instruments or other fish finders. It also has built-in WiFi; therefore, you can sync it with your smartphone via the ActiveCaptain app for different data sharing. For example, the ActiveCaptain app gives you the possibility to plan a fishing trip then transfer the data to your chartplotter. Also, due to the WiFi connection, you can view notifications from your phone on the display of your chartplotter.

As we’ve mentioned above, the unit features a microSD card slot that you can load with various map cards from Garmin. However, it’s important to mention that the unit does not support maps from Navionics or C-MAP.

Last but not least, the unit comes with the classic quick-release mount. The box also includes a flush mount and a unit cover.

The Pros

• High-Wide CHIRP 2D sonar;
• UHD CHIRP ClearVü sonar;
• UHD SideVü sonar;
• Supports 50/77/200 kHz standard sonar frequencies, and 260/455/800/1200 kHz ClearVü frequencies;
• Supports dual-frequency (50/200 kHz or 77/200 kHz);
• UHD ClearVü/SideVü transducer (GT54UHD-TM) included;
• Supports Panoptix sonar and transducers;
• Data graphs and other sonar functions;
• Sonar recording and rewind;
• Multiple standard sonar features such as Bottom Lock, Fish Symbols, Split-Zoom, A-Scope, Circular Flasher, Alarms, etc;
• Large, 9-inch display;
• Fast 5 Hz internal GPS;
• Preloaded with the Garmin Worldwide Basemap;
• Quickdraw Contours;
• Depth Range Shading and Shallow Water Shading;
• Auto Guidance for route planning;
• Compatible with various other charts, such as BlueChart g3, BlueChart g3 Vision or LakeVü g3 Ultra;
• Supports AIS and DSC-capable VHF radio;
• MicroSD card reader (1 slot);
• SailAssist page;
• ActiveCaptain compatible;
• Touchscreen and keypad navigation;
• Wireless connectivity;
• NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 compatible;
• Unit cover included;
• Quick disconnection (tilt-swivel) and flush mount included;
• Easy to install.

The Cons

• Does not support Navionics charts;
• Trolling mount for the transducer is not included.

Summary

The Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 92sv is a fish finder and chartplotter offering UHD SideVü, UHD ClearVü, and High-Wide CHIRP sonar, the Worldwide Basemap platform, and a 5 Hz internal GPS. It includes the GT54UHD transducer which supports both UHD ClearVü, UHD SideVü, and high-wide CHIRP standard sonar. The unit also offers a wide array of other features such as wireless connectivity, Quickdraw Contours, superior networking, and supports Panoptix transducers. It’s a versatile unit, great for a wide array of boats, for inland or offshore fishing and navigation.