{"product_id":"airmar®-509lhw","title":"AIRMAR® 509LHW","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.8em; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAIRMAR® 509LHW: 2–3 kW Low\/High-Wide CHIRP Transducer (10,000 ft)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe AIRMAR® 509LHW is the pinnacle of professional fishing transducers, designed for extreme deep-water sport fishing and cruising. This unit features robust **Low-CHIRP (28–60 kHz)** and **High-Wide CHIRP (150–250 kHz)** operation, delivering the best performing, highest power traditional sonar available. With power ranging from **2 kW up to 3 kW**, it reaches maximum depths down to an incredible **10,000 feet (3,048 meters)**, providing comprehensive coverage across all depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: 2px solid #1D7CAF; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eEXTREME DEPTH \u0026amp; DUAL-CHIRP TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 509LHW uses two powerful ceramic arrays to balance deep-water penetration with superior target resolution and maximum coverage in the upper water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000; border-left: 3px solid #1D7CAF; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eKEY SONAR \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #EEEEEE; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eMaximized Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The **Low-CHIRP (28–60 kHz)** band is engineered for extreme penetration, reaching depths up to **10,000 feet**.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #EEEEEE; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eHigh-Wide Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The **High-Wide CHIRP (150–250 kHz)** band provides an ultra-wide **25° constant beamwidth** for maximum fish finding in the upper column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #EEEEEE; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eDual Power Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports immense transmission power from **2 kW up to 3 kW**.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for **pocket or custom in-hull mounting** (installation dependent deadrise).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eCONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 509LHW is a heavy-duty, bare-wire sensor built for high-power, permanent integration into the Garmin Marine Network via a suitable black box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e**Bare Wire Connection:** This transducer is supplied with **bare wires** (no connector) for expert termination and connection to a compatible **3 kW CHIRP sonar module** (e.g., GSD 26 or GSD 28 [1]).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e**Cable Length:** Includes a robust **39-foot cable** for flexible routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #1D7CAF; background-color: #f0f4f8; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d7caf; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eInverell Boating Centre Expert Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe AIRMAR 509LHW is the top-tier 2–3 kW Traditional CHIRP transducer. It is designed for unparalleled performance in extreme deep water (10,000 ft). Due to its specialized power requirements and bare-wire configuration, **professional hull customization and installation are mandatory.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222445609111,"sku":null,"price":8499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/6874\/8951\/files\/cf-lg_de7f984e-7d78-4ffe-9a89-46ce7593246a.jpg?v=1761493387","url":"https:\/\/www.inverellboatingcentre.com\/products\/airmar%c2%ae-509lhw","provider":"Inverell Boating Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}