{"product_id":"lowrance-activetarget-2-live-sonar-system","title":"Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar System","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 is a live sonar system that shows fish, structure, and your own lure moving in real time. With Forward, Down, and Scout views from a single transducer and a crisp high-resolution picture, it lets you watch how fish react to every cast and stay on active schools all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive sonar changed fishing, and the Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 is one of the clearest ways to see it happen. Instead of scrolling history of what already swam under the boat, this system paints a live, moving picture of fish, cover, and your own bait in the water right now. You cast, you watch the lure fall, and you see the fish turn and follow. For anglers who want to make every cast count, that real-time feedback is a genuine game changer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the system is a single live sonar transducer paired with its module, connecting to a compatible Lowrance display over Ethernet. From that one transducer you get three ways to look at the water. Forward view aims the beam ahead of the boat so you can find and target fish before you ever get on top of them. Down view looks straight beneath you for vertical presentations and reading bottom structure. Scout view spreads a wide 180-degree picture across the water in front of the boat, so you can scan a flat, a point, or a brush pile and pick out the fish worth casting to. Switching between them is quick, and the second-generation image is sharper and more detailed than earlier live sonar, which makes separating individual fish from cover a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes ActiveTarget 2 so effective on the water is that it closes the loop between you and the fish. On a bed-fishing day in the spring, you can watch a bass react to your bait and adjust your presentation until it commits. Working offshore brush or standing timber, you can drop straight down and keep your lure in the strike zone while you see how the school responds. Chasing crappie or suspended fish, Scout view lets you cover water fast and only stop where fish are actually holding. It turns a lot of blind casting into deliberate, targeted fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transducer is built to run at 650 to 1300 kHz, the high-frequency range that gives live sonar its tight detail and clean target separation. It reads down to a maximum depth of about 200 feet, which covers the vast majority of freshwater and inshore situations where live sonar earns its keep. Because the picture updates continuously, you're not waiting on a scroll to refresh. You see movement the instant it happens, whether that's a fish rising to your lure or a school sliding through the beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is designed to be flexible for how anglers actually fish. The transducer installs on a shaft mount bracket, which is a natural fit for a trolling motor shaft or a dedicated pole so you can aim the beam where you want it. Because the direction of the transducer sets what you see, being able to point it deliberately is part of what makes the forward and scout views so useful. The kit includes an Ethernet extension cable and a standard power cable to get you connected to your Lowrance network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActiveTarget 2 is part of the Lowrance ecosystem, so it's built to work with compatible Lowrance multifunction displays over Ethernet. That means the live sonar view lives right alongside your mapping, traditional sonar, and other Lowrance features on the same screen, and you control it all through your Lowrance unit. If you're already running a Lowrance display at the helm or on the bow, adding ActiveTarget 2 extends what that screen can do without a separate standalone monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth being honest about the learning curve. Live sonar rewards time on the water. The first few trips are about learning to read the moving image, understand how the beam angle relates to what you're seeing, and connect the picture on screen to the fish in front of you. Once it clicks, though, it's hard to go back. You start to fish more efficiently, spend more time with your bait in front of active fish, and understand fish behavior in a way that a traditional sonar history simply can't show. That's why so many tournament and serious weekend anglers consider a live sonar system essential gear rather than a luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own a Lowrance display and you're ready to see your bait and the fish it's chasing in real time, the ActiveTarget 2 is the upgrade that puts that view on your screen. Watch the water instead of guessing, and let every cast be an informed one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLive sonar shows fish, structure, and your own lure moving in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree views from one transducer: Forward, Down, and Scout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForward view finds and targets fish ahead of the boat before you get on top of them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScout view scans a wide 180-degree picture across the water in front of the boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecond-generation image is sharper with cleaner target separation than earlier live sonar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-frequency operation from 650 to 1300 kHz for tight detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum depth around 200 feet covers most freshwater and inshore fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaft mount bracket suits trolling motor or dedicated pole installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects to compatible Lowrance displays over Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKit includes the transducer and module, Ethernet extension cable, and power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Lowrance reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat exactly does ActiveTarget 2 do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a live sonar system that shows a continuously updating, real-time picture of fish, structure, and your own bait in the water. Instead of a scrolling history of what already passed, you see movement as it happens and can watch how fish react to your presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat views does it offer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree views from a single transducer. Forward looks ahead of the boat to find and target fish, Down looks straight beneath you for vertical presentations, and Scout gives a wide 180-degree scan across the water in front of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat display do I need to run it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eActiveTarget 2 connects to a compatible Lowrance multifunction display over Ethernet. The live sonar view appears on your Lowrance screen alongside mapping and traditional sonar, and you control it through that unit. It isn't a standalone system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow deep will it read?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe transducer reads down to a maximum depth of about 200 feet, which covers the large majority of freshwater and inshore situations where live sonar is most useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat frequency does the transducer run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt operates in the high-frequency range of roughly 650 to 1300 kHz. That high frequency is what gives live sonar its fine detail and clean separation between individual fish and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe transducer installs on a shaft mount bracket, which fits a trolling motor shaft or a dedicated pole. Because the way you aim the transducer determines what you see, a mount you can point deliberately makes the forward and scout views far more effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe system includes the ActiveTarget 2 transducer and its module, an Ethernet extension cable, a power cable, and a shaft mount bracket to get you connected to your Lowrance network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs there a learning curve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, a bit. Live sonar rewards time on the water as you learn to read the moving image and relate the beam direction to what's on screen. Once it clicks, most anglers fish far more efficiently because they can see how fish respond to every cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowrance ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000-16488-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9420064138951\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive sonar system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSonar Views\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward, Down, and Scout from a single transducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScout Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180-degree wide scan across the water ahead of the boat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 to 1300 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 200 feet (60.96 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle live sonar transducer with module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft mount bracket for trolling motor or dedicated pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet to compatible Lowrance displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8 to 31.2V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransducer and module, Ethernet extension cable, power cable, shaft mount bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What exactly does ActiveTarget 2 do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a live sonar system that shows a continuously updating, real-time picture of fish, structure, and your own bait in the water. 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