Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv LiveScope Plus Bundle, 12" Chartplotter

The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv LiveScope Plus Bundle is Garmin's flagship 12-inch chartplotter with the complete LiveScope Plus live-scanning sonar kit included - one purchase, one box, no separate sourcing required. For the tournament-level bass or walleye angler who knows they want LiveScope Plus on the bow, this bundle eliminates the multi-line-item purchase headache and delivers everything needed to get on the water in one shipment.

What's actually in the bundle. The Garmin part number 010-02882-10 packages three components: (1) the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv 12-inch chartplotter / sonar unit (the main display head), (2) the GLS 10 LiveScope sonar black box (the dedicated processing unit that drives LiveScope), and (3) the LVS34 LiveScope Plus transducer (the actual scanning transducer that goes on the trolling motor or bow mount). All three pieces are required to run LiveScope Plus - buying just the chartplotter wouldn't deliver LiveScope capability without the GLS 10 black box and LVS34 transducer added separately. The bundle saves you the sourcing exercise and typically delivers a small bundle discount vs buying the three pieces a la carte.

The 12.1-inch display. The display is a 12.1-inch diagonal WXGA IPS touchscreen at 1280 x 800 pixels - bright enough for sunlight viewing, with the wide viewing angles needed for the captain to see clearly from different positions at the helm. IPX7 waterproof rating handles rain, spray, and accidental wash-down without issues. The 10.3 x 6.4 inch active viewing area is large enough to run a productive split-screen during fishing - chart on one side, sonar or LiveScope on the other, both at usable size without squinting.

What LiveScope Plus actually shows you. LiveScope Plus is real-time scanning sonar - unlike traditional 2D sonar that shows you what passed BELOW the boat moments ago, LiveScope shows you what's around the boat RIGHT NOW, in real time, in three viewing modes: Forward (fish and structure out in front of the boat - cast at fish you can see), Down (fish and structure directly under the boat), and Perspective (a wide-angle forward / down view useful for surveying an area). At 20-30 feet of effective working range, LiveScope Plus lets you watch fish react to your bait, find brush piles and isolated structure quickly, and pattern fish behavior in real time. For tournament bass and walleye fishing, LiveScope Plus has fundamentally changed how the top anglers fish - this is what they're using.

What's the Plus vs original LiveScope. LVS34 (LiveScope Plus) is the second generation transducer - better target separation, cleaner returns, and the ability to use a higher refresh rate vs the original LVS32 transducer. If you're buying new in 2025-2026, LiveScope Plus is the standard offering - the original LiveScope is largely phased out for new sales. If you need deeper water or longer range, the next step up is LVS62 LiveScope XR (sold separately, compatible with the GLS 10 black box in this bundle).

Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ mapping. The chartplotter ships with Garmin Navionics+ U.S. Inland and Coastal maps preloaded - all 50 states inland (lakes, rivers, reservoirs) and the full U.S. coastline including Great Lakes. No extra chart card purchase required to get started - the maps you need for most U.S. waters are already on the unit. The Navionics+ includes annual map updates for one year from activation and integration with Auto Guidance for safe, automated route planning around shallow water and obstacles. For higher-end mapping with relief shading and satellite imagery, optional Garmin Navionics Vision+ premium mapping is available as an upgrade.

Multi-band GPS for accuracy. The Ultra 2 uses multi-band (multi-frequency) GPS, which delivers position accuracy noticeably better than single-band GPS - critical for Spot-Lock and precise trolling motor positioning, MOB (man overboard) accuracy, and detailed trail recording. In areas with GPS signal challenges (overhead cover, tall structures, multipath issues), multi-band GPS holds a tighter, more reliable fix.

Wireless networking - what works, what doesn't. The Ultra 2 series wirelessly networks ONE-TO-ONE with a second ECHOMAP Ultra 2 or ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter for sharing traditional CHIRP sonar, waypoints, and routes. Important: LiveScope feed itself doesn't share wirelessly - each Ultra 2 needs its own GLS 10 and LVS34 to display LiveScope. If you want LiveScope on both a console unit and a bow unit, you'd need two complete LiveScope rigs (or run a wired network for the LiveScope feed). For waypoint and traditional sonar sharing, the wireless one-to-one connection is plenty.

Screen recording. The Ultra 2 records full-screen video of the chartplotter / sonar display to share fish catches and trip moments. Useful for proof-of-catch on tournament fish, sharing patterns with fishing buddies, content creation for YouTube / social, and reviewing your own fishing sessions after the fact. Records to an SD card.

Touchscreen with Keyed Assist. The display is full touchscreen, but Garmin also includes Keyed Assist buttons on the bezel for use with wet hands, gloves, or rough water where touchscreen accuracy can degrade. The hybrid setup is the best of both worlds - touchscreen for fast navigation, dedicated buttons for the moments touchscreens become impractical.

ActiveCaptain app integration. Pair the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 to your iPhone or Android device via the free Garmin ActiveCaptain app for smart notifications (call / text alerts displayed on the chartplotter), over-the-air software updates, OneChart purchase and download (no separate chart card needed for premium maps), and trip planning from your phone with the ability to push planned routes to the chartplotter. ActiveCaptain also connects to the broader Garmin community for crowdsourced points of interest and reviews.

CHIRP traditional sonar built in. The chartplotter itself supports traditional CHIRP sonar (when you connect a CHIRP transducer - sold separately). CHIRP uses a range of frequencies vs a single fixed frequency, delivering cleaner returns and better target separation at typical fishing depths. For the user who wants both LiveScope Plus AND traditional CHIRP, the chartplotter's CHIRP capability is already there - just add the appropriate Garmin transducer (GT34, GT56UHD, etc.).

Mounting. Bail mount (the U-bracket on top) for surface installations where you want to tilt the display - typical for retrofits or where flush mounting isn't practical. Flush mount kit option for built-in installations integrated into the dash - cleaner look, but requires cutting the dash. Choose based on your boat's helm layout and your installation preferences.

What's NOT included. The bundle is the chartplotter, GLS 10 black box, and LVS34 LiveScope Plus transducer - it does NOT include: traditional CHIRP transducer (e.g. GT56UHD - separately if you want down / side scanning), trolling motor mount bracket for the LVS34 (the LVS34 includes a mount, but for specific trolling motor models you may want the dedicated bracket), power cable beyond the included supply, and the SD card for screen recording (use any compatible microSD card). Plan for these additions based on your install needs.

Install summary. Mount the chartplotter at the helm (bail or flush). Run power and ground to the chartplotter from a fused 12V circuit. Mount the GLS 10 black box in a dry location near the chartplotter and run the supplied Ethernet cable between them. Mount the LVS34 transducer to the trolling motor (using the included mounting hardware or an aftermarket trolling-motor-specific bracket) and run the transducer cable up to the GLS 10. Power on, run the initial setup wizard, and start scanning. Plan for 3-5 hours for a clean install with good cable management on a typical bass / walleye boat.