GARMIN ECHOMAP 106SV initial setup and unboxing

[@rcagle123]

My 106 will be in Monday. Couldn't pass it up for that price. You still have to use the black box on the lvs32. The direct hookup livescope port is for the lvs12

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for the clarification!! Have a great day.

[@CrappieCatsTV]

DTTF, I like going back and getting a refresher review from your videos!! Thanks

[@DoubleTFishing]

Have a great day captain King!!

[@denniswink1721]

Nice information as always. You sent me the sped sheet. Helps a lot. Waiting to get out on the water in Wisconsin. 83 years old, still somewhat cold out. GOOD FISHING DOUBLE T

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for watching Dennis!!

[@naimi9584]

Great little fish finder for smaller boats. was sitting over a school of perch in the photo.

[@sirronbailey3109]

You always give such good clear information. Thank you so much for your knowledge👍🏽

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@shyguy8240]

Hello, so the fuse didn't need to be change. It worked just fine with the 106sv. I did try it. How cool is Garmin! I love Garmin

[@DoubleTFishing]

Great!!! Glad it worked out

[@drjaywhitlock]

Thank you for all of the work you put into these videos and sharing!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Have a great day!

[@theluckystrike6371]

I’m sure glad you got a 106 I got a 106 awhile back and looking forward to your videos on this unit, this technology is all new to me. I just ordered your crappie journal from Amazon and I’m going to try to send you my Email for one of those spread sheets. Thanks again I enjoy your videos!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DoubleTFishing]

Sounds good lucky!! Just send me an email to [e-mail]. Holler if you have any questions.

[@DoubleTFishing]

I sent the spreadsheets, let me know if you got them. Thanks

[@theluckystrike6371]

Yep I got and printed them,I haven’t had a chance to do much else though crazy weather up here it’s been snowing the last few days but it’s supposed to be 78 degrees on Sunday!!! 😅👍🏻👍🏻

[@DoubleTFishing]

Sounds good, the last update they moved a couple settings from where the sheet shows them but nothing too hard to find, let me know if you need any help

[@Harlanmote]

I just bought one today 3-16-23. On sale for $999.99. I got the 54 also. And the live scope 32.

[@DoubleTFishing]

That should be a great setup Harlan!! Have a great day

[@bill-qv3er]

Do you need to leave the SD cards in the units to have them work right ?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Yes you need 1 Active captain SD card in your network (if you have more than one chart plotter) or just 1 in your existing chart plotter to have full capabilities of your units

[@JerryGlenn-n7d]

Thanks for video. I just got my 106 and have not installed it. When you installed did you wire it directly to the battery. Will be looking for more of your videos on using 106

[@DoubleTFishing]

Yes the cord has an internal fuse to protect the chartplotter, have a great day!!

[@mikepurcell3874]

I enjoy your videos. I would like to setup the basic screens I think I will use while the boat is in the garage. If I set up the split screens I think I will use most in the simulator mode, will the settings transfer to real time? Thanks Mike

[@DoubleTFishing]

Hey Mike, most of them will transfer but the simulator mode has features and settings not always available depending on the equipment attached. I’d recommend playing with the simulator but when you finalize the settings and combo screens turn the simulator off and disable all sonar by quickly pushing the power button and select disable on the menu

[@JoshuaBFishing]

Man that's a nice display. I've seriously considered switching to Garmin.

[@DoubleTFishing]

I’ve been really happy with them, not as user friendly to set up but they have lots of options.

[@moekel383]

Thank you for all the great information I'm in the market my old 10" Garmin is 14 years old and finally let go I love it and want to get this 106V, where can order one from that's not from west marine or these big stores. Thanks again

[@DoubleTFishing]

I would recommend the “Bass Tank” in Tulsa Oklahoma. I talked to them at a booth for awhile when I went to the classic in FT Worth. They are really intelligent about sonar, installation and spend a ton of time on the water. They rig several of the top BASS elite anglers boats every year and have the same pricing as Bass Pro most of the time. I’ve been meaning to talk with them again, the channel was just getting started last time. Let em know Double T sent you!!

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

Great information I’m planning on picking one up this week and probably going to need to watch more videos

[@DoubleTFishing]

I think you’ll enjoy it, send me an email and I’ll reply back with a free setting recommendation spread sheet, thanks for watching

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

@@DoubleTFishing and thank you , hope your week goes great and happy thanksgiving 🍁

[@DoubleTFishing]

@Kg4mukHamradio have a great holiday season

[@mandaleacar]

Glad I found this, just ordered one.

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

@@mandaleacar I’m very happy with mine it’s amazing how great it works once it’s set up and get the swing of reading it , I don’t think I’d ever be without one.

[@CyberYaker]

Great stuff as always. And if they accidentally do send 2 units in the box one was supposed to have been mine. Ha

[@DoubleTFishing]

It came in huge box!! Thanks for watching Charles!!

[@darrelldalton8987]

Good morning, I just purchased 2 ECHOMAP 106's. I see some people mount 2 on the front and 2 on the console. Is it a big hassle changing from maps to fish finder and vice versa? Do I need 2 on the front and 2 on the console?

[@DoubleTFishing]

No it is not hard to swap at all, you can configure a combo screen and just go back and forth. I wouldn’t say it’s a waste of money to have all 4 but I don’t think it’s necessary. Try what you have and see how you like it, not too hard to add on later.

[@captaint547]

Thank you for the video! Sure would like to get ahold of your beginner settings!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Send me an email to [e-mail] If you sent one previously check the junk and spam folders to see if it ended up in there. Thanks for watching Captain!!

[@bill-qv3er]

Bass Pro still has the 106SV on sale for $999.00 and the 126SV for $1,499.00. That is half price on these units. Now is the time to buy them. That is what I did so get them while you can. I am going to get another 106SV for a spare. Tight Lines !!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Sounds like a great savings plan!!

[@comicman8724]

Ordering mine this week! Can you give us the foot print measurements of the base? Trying to see how it will fit on my console and do you plan on running the Ultra upfront or on the console?

[@DoubleTFishing]

It’s 11-5/8” wide x 7-5/8” tall. Total space needed with it mounted to the base is 12-1/2” wide x 9” tall and 5” deep. I’m putting mine on the console at first but may move it upfront when I get livescope

[@TannerOwensOutdoors]

Can you hook the unit up to your phone hotspot to update it?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Yes, that is actually the preferred method by many is using the active captain app

[@shyguy8240]

I have the 93 sv with gt 54 transducer. Is it compatible with the 106sv I'm going to buy?

[@DoubleTFishing]

There is a slight problem with the maps error that pops up, everything works fine just have to acknowledge when you power up…..I assume if you purchase the $99 Garmin Navionics plus upgrade I mentioned in last months newsletter both units would have the same maps. Might call Garmin and confirm 800 800 1020 use the call back option, they always call back within an hour. Have a great evening

[@rodrigoelgu]

Looks like the 106sv with gt54 transducer is going on-sale for this black friday for 1000 dollars. I currently have a helix 7 but want a bigger screen I'm just wondering if the side imaging is as good as the humminbird since i use side imaging 100% of the time.

[@DoubleTFishing]

I’m not as familiar with Hummingbird products but they are the “gold standard” when it comes to image quality, I don’t think anyone dispute’s that. Also the GT54 is a bit lower image quality than the latest GT56 ($499) that comes with the full price combo. With all that said you could buy the $999 10” combo, try it with the GT54. If it’s not the quality you want purchase a GT56 ($499) and maybe sell the GT54 for $150 on eBay or keep it for a backup?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Here’s a video I did that might help explain differences in the transducers 2022 Garmin Echomap UPGRADE TIME?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-cpZuPpqqWqJI

[@aaronoetken]

Probably a dumb question. Do you have it hooked up to a battery out of the box or does it have a small amount power in it?

[@DoubleTFishing]

I use a battery out of my UTV, here’s a video on the set up, thanks for watching!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTUknuda7V_jKM

[@bigfishbrau]

do you need a sd card? i have a 106sv and i never put a card in it except when i was updating the software??

[@DoubleTFishing]

Not for basic functions, but if you don’t want the annoying pop ups and want to communicate with active captain, I’m no you should leave it plugged in. I believe it must be in to take screen shots and recordings also. Talking to the Garmin techs it sounds like they are going to be rolling more interactive active captain features in the future that may be worth leaving your card plugged in all the time, thanks for watching!!

[@dvomni3342]

The map error WILL continue. I had this problem. The reason is because your 93sv is still in use in your active captain and the maps on it are different. The only way to get rid of the error message is to make both units have the same maps or get rid of the 93sv unit. They do say that the error doesn't affect anything but it's super annoying for sure. They need to fix that. Did you get the global maps with the 106? My 126 had them (+bahamas or something like that). I'm still not sure those are the G3 maps.

[@DoubleTFishing]

That makes sense, the Garmin map structure is soooo confusing. I’ve spent some time on the phone with maps support and came out of it still not understanding how they structure the map leveling. The message as I read it on the screen called out both lake vu and blue charts. I only verified it transferred my waypoints and the contours on a couple of my lakes. Appreciate the heads up on the maps error. I also need to download the simulator files and install them. At Redcrest the Garmin tech told me the new 93SV update was so large (over 4GB I think he said) they couldn’t fit the simulator files in. He said there was another update coming that included them. Thanks again, have a great weekend!!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Just check my built in maps are g3 coastal+g3 inland lakes+bahamas v2022.0 v23.50. Appreciate the comments!!

[@dvomni3342]

@@DoubleTFishing I can’t currently verify it right now but that looks like what mine has (I just remember that Bahamas & coastal being in there and having no use for it, lol). Garmin support is pretty good but it took a few calls with different folks to finally figure that out. I sold my 93 so it’s not an issue for me anymore. I’ve got another issue I’m chasing with my Ultra 126sv now that I hope you don’t get. I’m about to install a new transducer to see if it fixes the issue. I’ll be around watching your videos. Good luck and take care!

[@virgr6529]

Hi If you download the simulator let us know where you found it I cannot find it

[@DoubleTFishing]

It’s kinda hard to find www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=14973

[@shyguy8240]

Did you use the same power cord of the 93sv for the 106sv? Is it the same yellow fuse?

[@DoubleTFishing]

No, the cord is the same but you should put the correct fuse size in the yellow folder, thanks

[@shyguy8240]

@@DoubleTFishing It's underneath my deck, I can't find it. Have you taken both fuse and compared them? Are they the same numbers and volt?

[@DoubleTFishing]

They are different when I checked mine.

[@shyguy8240]

@@DoubleTFishing Oh no, I may have to take it to the shop

[@lurochannel]

Quick question, i’m not a fisherman, just looking for a good gps for FL waters and Bahamas, will this work? Thanks in advance

[@DoubleTFishing]

Yes it will, it has all the maps you need preloaded on the unit

[@ljwestmonroe5559]

How do you access the preloaded lakevu maps on the echomap 106 ultra? I don’t have an icon for maps on this new unit. The box states that maps are preloaded.

[@DoubleTFishing]

It should be an icon in the upper left corner of the Home Screen for “charts” when you first power up the unit, if your not anywhere outside with GPS signal it will show you in the Bahamas lol.

[@jamesblakeney6314]

Thanks!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for watching!!

[@robertmartin265]

How’s it plugged in? A 110v?

[@DoubleTFishing]

I use a smaller ATV battery to power it when I’m not on the boat. Don’t use a battery charger by itself, that could cause damage to the chartplotter. Have a great day!

[@scottbaker1800]

Thank you sir

[@DoubleTFishing]

Have a great day Scott!

[@KEYSTONE_SLABS]

Double T - My 106SV flickers when recorded by a camera. I tried adjusting the shutter speed on my camera and it still does it? My dad has the same unit and we don't experience that with his. Any ideas what could be causing this?

[@DoubleTFishing]

It’s the refresh rate, you have the right idea with shutter speed, I found the best was 24 fps, second and most important I found was turn the backlight way down 50% to 60%. I recently purchased a decent DSLR and played with manual settings but found just setting it to 24 fps and auto worked really good. Direct sunlight on the screen is a “no go”, the flickering is horrible, you have to shade the screen

[@KEYSTONE_SLABS]

@Double T Fishing Texas Thank you! I will try out those tips. I just found it strange that my dad's does not do that at all and it's the same exact unit. Do you think not having the black box grounded could cause this? I recently pulled out my system to load up in a ice fishing caddy and I did not reconnect the ground...

[@GmGarlo]

what size of ring terminals do you need for your power cord ?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Good question, I’ve always made direct solder connections but the conductor is less than 16awg so you would use a “red” connector. The ring size depends on the screw size you’re landing it on. Hope that helps

[@boonvang708]

How do you install the ferrite beads that came in the box. I haven't found a video on how to install them correctly. Are they not important? I installed mine but I think I did it wrong 😆

[@DoubleTFishing]

I’m not sure there’s much to it other than looping it through 1 time. Try to keep it close to where it connects to the actual chart plotter. Garmin link below www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D4F04D40-7D5A-4040-AD3F-27506E0DAFD0/EN-US/GUID-BAF49175-F519-4932-9ABE-1AAB1E0862F4.html

[@DoubleTFishing]

It is a tight fit with the cable looped, make sure the plastic tabs are latched when you fold it over.

[@boonvang708]

@@DoubleTFishing darn it I did it wrong then LOL...removing it's gonna be hard. I didn't loop it.

[@BassManStrikes]

Anyone know what format the 106sv saves screenshots in? The 9sv saved em as .bmp and those are annoying in 2024 LOL

[@leelyons9037]

You can add what ever size sd card you want..you just have to format it to FAT32 I'm running 256GB in mine with no problem

[@DoubleTFishing]

Good information, thanks

[@j.christopherhickman2060]

Where do you put the ferrite beads

[@DoubleTFishing]

On they go on the transducer cables(s). I believe the second one is for panoptix transducer if you have one.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great product! Nice video! Crow✌️

[@DoubleTFishing]

I really like it so far!! Thanks for supporting the channel!!

[@halherman3779]

does this show the trail line of where I have been?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Yes that is in the active tracks settings, have a great day Hal!!

[@jayhatfield5379]

hodges marine ultra 106sv gt56 $1395 i just got mine and navionics east for less than some are asking for just the unit

[@DoubleTFishing]

That’s a sweet deal!! Congrats

[@markcheatum7961]

Where did you get that heck of a deal on the 106SV?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Cabelas!!! Sale a couple weeks ago. They have been having a sale on Black Friday and in the spring on the 93sV and 106 for the past couple years,

[@nickgordon8003]

How can I purchase your chart plotter guide

[@DoubleTFishing]

No purchase required, just send me an email and I’ll attach the sheets. [e-mail] Have a great day!!

[@Fishingforbasstv]

Im struggling on choosing between the 106sv or the gpsmap 1022 or 1222 .... I have a KZbin Channel and really want to use the active captain screen recording for Livescope Videos for my channel so im leaning toward the 1022 & 1222 dont need the mapping i already have a 93sv i will stack and use solely for mapping.... decisions decisions lol i have had these units in my cart for a week and cant make my dang mind up , i do love the touch screen units also thats the only reason i am even considering the 106sv🤷‍♂cool video!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Tough decision for sure, I may be getting a GSMap in the future for the same reason. When I can get back on the water I’ll try some recordings and screen record Homeport to see how that works

[@shanewillaims]

Do you know what would cause the depth to be way off

[@DoubleTFishing]

I know it sounds silly but it’s happened before…..did you have your simulator on by any chance? If you are comparing the contour numbers on your map to the actual depth in the corner they probably don’t match because the depth on the map assumes the body of water is at the depth when it was surveyed and may have risen or fallen. My lake is 60’ low!!. If the actual depth shown is off I’m not sure what’s going on?

[@shanewillaims]

@@DoubleTFishing i don’t think it was in simulator. I just took it out on the river and wasn’t using the map. It read between 25 and 30 ft even when I was in about 2 feet of water.

[@DoubleTFishing]

I’m not sure what is going on? My depth will start blinking on and off when I get up on plane going over 15 mph but other than that it’s good. I’d give Product support a call 800 800 1020, they are really helpful, use the call back feature and they will get with you in less than an hour

[@shanewillaims]

@@DoubleTFishing Thank you very much I’ll give them a call

[@shanewillaims]

@@DoubleTFishing ended up being simulator mode.

[@earnest6]

Where did you find that on sale for that price

[@DoubleTFishing]

Bass pro shops has a Black Friday and spring sales every year. Scheels normally has the same price. Join the BPS mail list and just keep an eye on it, thanks for watching!!

[@jeromesapp4564]

Love your channel you do a fantastic job on your videos. I would love to have your beginners settings would be greatly appreciated

[@DoubleTFishing]

Hi Jerome send an email to [e-mail] and I’ll reply back with the settings, thanks for watching!!

[@stoweman34]

Nice work on this!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@paulwelch5570]

How do you reset to factory settings

[@DoubleTFishing]

There should be a reset selection in the main settings page,

[@bigdummiegarage9022]

999$!!! I want one so bad to network to my 93sv but I’m not gonna pay full price. Gonna have to wait now…

[@DoubleTFishing]

It’s worth the wait, thanks for watching!! Did you see the side by side? Check it out, camera work isn’t great but you can see the screen size difference kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGWTmZd4bblqsNk

[@bigdummiegarage9022]

@@DoubleTFishing guess what! I stumbled upon a guy in a livescope group that sold me his brand new 106sv still in the box at the 999 sale price! So excited!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Very nice, congratulations!!!

[@rodrigoelgu]

Man where did you find that thing for 1000 dollars i need one

[@DoubleTFishing]

I got from Cabelas, them and Bass Pro normally have big sales during Black Friday and early spring. Keep an eye out!! I was a little worried, the 106sv wasn’t on sale during Black Friday but did go on sale in February or early March. Thanks for watching Rodrigo!!

[@codybostick4078]

Bass pro has them for $999.99 right now

[@locdawg3815]

Just fyi don't go for the echo. Take it from me from exp. I swapped to the GPS 1022 and it's been a blast. Say no to touch screen. It'll get your blood pumping when you have to keep trying to get back to your livescope screen.

[@russellhoguephd7925]

Why wouldn’t you just use the shortcut keys and push one button to go to livescope?

[@surfbum3001]

Can't see anything the TT Fishing Logo is in the way.

[@DoubleTFishing]

That’s odd, I just went through it on my phone and only saw the logo on the blank chartplotter screen, what device are you watching on?

[@dannylang7971]

Why did you cover the screen while doing setup, you know other people have to do this also.

[@DoubleTFishing]

Can’t adjust the brightness until it goes through the initial setup, the screen was completely blown out and unreadable on my camera. Capturing images on a screen has many challenges our eyes and brain are truly amazing as I’m finding out on this video journey, have a great day Danny.

[@free_diver1641]

How deep can it read?

[@DoubleTFishing]

Several different answers to that question, depends on the transducer and type of sonar. In general terms your Clear vu and Side vu are limited to 100-150ft and traditional to deeper. Figure out the compatible transducer you want to connect then look at the transducer specifications in the Garmin transducer guide to determine max depth.

[@DoubleTFishing]

www8.garmin.com/marine/PDF/transducer_selection_guide.pdf

[@bill-qv3er]

Take your logo off so it does not block out the screen !!!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Ya probably should have, sorry

[@BassManStrikes]

Just one thing it's not an ECO map it's a echo map people for the love of God stop saying Eco Map it's echo like how bats use echo location 😮 It's not eco friendly or good for the environment 😂😂😂

[@DoubleTFishing]

Gotcha! Thanks

[@bill-qv3er]

Take that logo off the screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Sorry it bothered you, hope you have a better day Bill.