1 M or m â prefix designating a number in thousands (not to be confused with SI prefix M for mega-or m for milli).
There are two types commonly referred to as: 'Shallow' and 'Deep' water. The differences are not only in the Frequency but also in the Beam Width and they are as follows: 'Shallow' water HST-WSBL 106-72 Transducer will operate on 2 frequencies on the HDS models: 200 (20Â°) & 83KHz (60Â°). 'Deep' water HST-DFSBL 106-77 Transducer will operate on 2 frequencies on the HDS models: 200KHz (12Â°) & 50KHz (35Â°).
Dual frequency and dual beam transducer work well in deep water. They have a secondary sonar frequency that is not as wide but can penetrate the deep ocean water better. You see less of an area but it is deeper. Dual beam transducers also work in shallow water with their primary frequency.