Lightest, Cheapest & Best Portable Livescope Setup

UPDATE: Garmin's ECHOMAP UHD2 63sv is now available. While lighter (0.4 lbs less) and compatible, its smaller size may impact the Livescope experience. It's also potentially pricier than the 7" screen. Link for those interested:
🔗 ECHOMAP UHD2 63sv (US Lake Maps + GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$799.99): at.fish/Echoma...
BUILD FROM THE VIDEO:
🔗 ECHOMAP 7" Screen Options:
➤ ECHOMAP UHD 74sv Screen (Coastal Maps + GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$649.99): at.fish/Echomap...
➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv Screen (Newest + Ice Fishing GT10 Transducer ~$699.99): at.fish/Echomap...
➤ ECHOMAP UHD 73cv Screen (US Lake Maps ~$699.99): at.fish/Echomap...
🔗 Livescope LVS32 Transducer & Blackbox: at.fish/GarminL...
🔗 Summit Fishing Pole & Ice Mount (18-36"): at.fish/LVS32Po...
🔗 Blue Vexilar Genz Box (used as the shuttle): at.fish/GenzBox
🔗 Amped Outdoors 7.5Ah battery - 10% OFF Link ➤ at.fish/Amped7Ah
🔗 All-in-One Power Cable: at.fish/GarminA...
UPGRADES:
🔗 9" Screen Options:
➤ ECHOMAP UHD 93sv (with GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$699.99): at.fish/oYXZqSW
➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv (Newest ~$1,099.99): at.fish/Echomap...
➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv (Newest + GT56 Open Water Transducer ~$1,199.99): at.fish/Echomap...
🔗 Garmin Livescope LVS34 Transducer (higher quality than LVS32, but more expensive and doesn't fit in a 6" hole): at.fish/Livesco...
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Build the lightest, cheapest, and most portable Garmin Livescope ice fishing setup for hole hopping and chasing fish. This custom built lightweight Livescope features the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 73sv, LVS32 transducer, Summit fishing pole and shuttle, and an Amped Outdoors 6Ah battery. Perfect for the run-and-gun ice angler looking for a budget-friendly, compact Livescope system to easily move from hole to hole.
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*UPDATE:* Garmin's ECHOMAP UHD2 63sv is now available. While lighter (0.4 lbs less) and compatible, its smaller size may impact the Livescope experience. It's also potentially pricier than the 7" screen. Link for those interested: 🔗 ECHOMAP UHD2 63sv (US Lake Maps + GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$799.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD2-63svGT54 *BUILD FROM THE VIDEO:* 🔗 ECHOMAP 7" Screen Options: ➤ ECHOMAP UHD 74sv Screen (Coastal Maps + GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$649.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD74sv ➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv Screen (Newest + Ice Fishing GT10 Transducer ~$699.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD2-73svIce ➤ ECHOMAP UHD 73cv Screen (US Lake Maps ~$699.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD73cv 🔗 Livescope LVS32 Transducer & Blackbox: at.fish/GarminLivescope 🔗 Summit Fishing Pole & Ice Mount (18-36"): at.fish/LVS32PoleIceMount 🔗 Blue Vexilar Genz Box (used as the shuttle): at.fish/GenzBox 🔗 Amped Outdoors 7.5Ah battery (10% OFF code: Timm10 ): at.fish/Amped7Ah 🔗 All-in-One Power Cable: at.fish/GarminAllinOnePower *UPGRADES:* 🔗 9" Screen Options: ➤ ECHOMAP UHD 93sv (with GT54 Open Water Transducer ~$699.99): at.fish/oYXZqSW ➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv (Newest ~$1,099.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD2-93sv ➤ ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv (Newest + GT56 Open Water Transducer ~$1,199.99): at.fish/EchomapUHD2-93svGT56 🔗 Garmin Livescope LVS34 Transducer (higher quality than LVS32, but more expensive and doesn't fit in a 6" hole): at.fish/LivescopePlusSystem 👉 Sign-up for the FGTN Newsletter at at.fish/Newsletter - get no-fluff updates on gear releases, reviews, comparisons, and deals every few weeks.

[@joef2504]

UHD2 units will draw alot more power....

[@AlexTimm]

Very good call, UHD2 units do have benefits. But can use almost twice the power consumption as the UHD units

[@joef2504]

@@AlexTimm 93UHD is the best size vs power consumption screen you can get for Livescope

[@AlexTimm]

@joef2504 I absolutely agree! Plus one of the best prices!

[@bayjoua5]

Love these review/comparison videos. You are one of the anglers on KZbin that made it entertaining for these type of videos. Keep it up!

[@dylankuhl4669]

I’d love to see a video of the light weight one in action!!

[@NickLindner]

I was waiting for the Genz box scope setup!

[@AlexTimm]

Yes!!

[@joef2504]

I went a different route to keep a 10" screen. I have a LVS12/Ultra106 build using the Garmin Livescope Shuttle and Bag (I think a bag is key to keeping everything protected when ice fishing outside vs in a shelter), it weighs 14.8 lbs total with a Norsk 15AH battery (best AH to weight ratio battery) that gets about 6 hours of runtime . Hole Hopping with a 10" screen under 15 lbs is awesome, yes the LVS12 is limited in terms of cone angle, but for live scanning panfish directly under an ice hole it works just fine...The best part is I just swap the Ultra106 screen between this hole hopper setup and my main LVS34 Summit HD shuttle.

[@AlexTimm]

Nice setup! Love the variation

[@wayne-oo]

I think you’re correct on the portability aspect ! But you need to ad the protection aspect of it into the equation ! A heavy box that will protect the unit when you have one slip or fall on the ice while hole hopping would be priceless in my book !

[@AlexTimm]

Absolutely, lots of other benefits to the bigger shuttles, cases, bags

[@mattjphoto.]

The infamous livescope build video. I put a Helix 7 on a blue box. Works great for ice fishing. No clue on the weight bc the Helix is on the boat right now.

[@AlexTimm]

🤣 It FINALLY made it to get posted!!

[@Sota_adventures]

Still have 2 vex’s mounted on genz packs. One is an fl8 with the old school original blue box, and the other is an 8 on the newer blue box.

[@AlexTimm]

Love it!!

[@coryderosier6328]

Any videos of you using this one yet? Great idea!

[@unknownjall4515]

For the pure Ice fishing guys, it would be lighter if we could find a way to cut that dang livescope and transducer cables to a length we want. I don't know if this is possible but some weight is from that wrapped around cable.

[@MrSrtman18]

Did u ever compare both these units side by side on the ice? It would be cool

[@richardkennedy9173]

Nice build , you could shave 2oz off your block mount. Take a hole saw and drill some 11\2 " holes in that board and see how much you can Swiss off ... I like your idea of having the it compact.

[@AlexTimm]

Good idea!

[@BraxtonSchmitz]

Anybody know how much this would cost to build one of these setups

[@Shadowtech2024]

Amped Oudoors has a 19 AH 14.8 V. I run that on my Livescope. Lightest per AH battery available and it runs at 14.8 v.

[@dash9658]

Very cool. I wonder how much weight a larger battery and 9inch screen would add?

[@AlexTimm]

Going to the 93sv would add about 1.7 lbs. Depending on the battery, even if you went up to the 19Ah NMC, it is adding ~2lbs and would get you 12+ hours of operation with the 9" screen (but you would have to make a couple adjustments to the box to make it fit). So realistically if you upgraded both you would be in the ~19 lb range for the setup

[@glenndaugherity6187]

@@AlexTimmThere’s a big difference between a Amped 48ah battery and their 32ah battery weight wise but they say you can get all day and more from the 32 👍👍I have the 48 and wish I would’ve went with the 32 !

[@AlexTimm]

Yes a couple pound difference between those two batteries, I added a bit more detail. I think for the LVS32 and a 93sv setup, I would recommend either going to a 19Ah NMC or the 32Ah NMC. 48ah is a lot of battery for that setup. Are you using the LVS32 with the 93sv screen? Or what do you use?

[@glenndaugherity6187]

@AlexTimm Alex I run Active Target on a Summit shuttle with a HDS Live 9

[@kinniguy]

Great vid. I love your stuff. What are you using for rod holders along your wall?

[@Marsh-if5gt]

Can you do a video on breaking down each part of the livescope system. I would like to build my own but im not familiar with the different screens, cables, components i might need and exetra. Love the content. Thanks :)

[@kentdickinson5581]

The video is very good thanks for making it was wondering if there is a promo code that is still available for the amped battery promo code.

[@ERBFilms]

Would a 12v 9ah battery fit in this?

[@garymiller3246]

👍👍

[@mikecarwile6648]

What is the part list for the bigger set up? Thinking about getting it for the boat that’s already set up with helix units. Thanks. Great video.👍

[@detectingdave4498]

Great video! I’m curious how the Lowrance Eagle Eye 9 stacks up.

[@jaboblank244]

Would this work just the same with a 9 inch screen?

[@troymoravec6552]

wow, I love it! What are you going to use as a case? I used the Clam case, it's snug for my Echomap 9, but works great!

[@AlexTimm]

Don't know if I'm even going to use a case honestly

[@1911Funguy]

the amped 15ah should fit the genz box. maybe even a 30ah tall.

[@joef2504]

are you using the short network cable and the Garmin all-in-one power cord? those will likely shed some additional ounces..

[@ajdrew252]

Do you use those summit poles on a boat?

[@sampowell9061]

There is a 6 inch screen but it weighs .1 more pounds the echomap uhd2 6sv

[@AlexTimm]

Agreed, but in all honesty trying to watch live imaging on a smaller than 7" screen would be painful imo. But you are right, I'll add it in to the links as another option. Good call

[@TeamIceHole]

4:59 I’ve used that blue shuttle carrier for many different units but never for my livescope that’s a great idea. I have the 93sv do you think that would fit on that shuttle as well?

[@collinolson3027]

First vexialar was a genz bundle

[@aznph1l]

Good concept I did that a yr ago could be cleaner

[@AlexTimm]

Oh for sure, any tips?

[@jjrilea84]

What was total cost on the build?

[@robertoberholtzer7602]

What’s the budget ballpark price on the smaller unit set up.

[@brucechapman7748]

Cost

[@Utah_Mike]

I think I will set up my panoptix w/ ps22.

[@CCRickety]

Can’t you get 19 amp hour in the same size?

[@kimzengly]

It just dawned on me that I've been carrying my livescope all over, hole hopping @ 34lb... and my deer stand weighs only 28lb. Wow

[@theunluckyfisherman4845]

Absolutely. I bought an ice bundle with a 9" screen, it's my first livescope purchase and I saved up a long time for it. I do alot of heavy lifting at my job but my cardio is not there. The whole unit weighed 25lbs, but the lead battery alone was 9lbs. Switched to a lithium and I'm having a much better time.

[@TeamIceHole]

8:28 I’m guessing it weighs 15 pounds 1 oz

[@TeamIceHole]

Wow I was pretty close and didn’t even look ahead

[@AlexTimm]

Dang you are good!!

[@TeamIceHole]

@@AlexTimm that’s what I was thinking 😂 btw I always love your video keep up the great work. Some day I’d love to go fishing with you sometime and make some content together

[@MrSrtman18]

Lets chase some crappies?