Minn Kota A13 CHO VX 13-inch GPS/Fishfinder without Transducer [412440-1VXCHO]

Product Introduction

The Minn Kota A13 CHO VX is a 13-inch GPS/fishfinder control head built to be the brain of your boat. A full-HD 1920 x 1080 touchscreen shows chart and sonar data in sharp detail, and it integrates with compatible Minn Kota trolling motors, Talon shallow water anchors and the Minn Kota Fishing App. This is the control head only, with no transducer included, so you can pair it with the sonar source you already have or plan to add.

Control Head Only: Bring Your Own Sonar

This model does not include a transducer. Connect it to compatible Minn Kota trolling motors with built-in sonar, add accessory transducers including Live Sonar, or share sonar data from a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder for enhanced navigation and boat control.

Why This Product?

If your trolling motor already has built-in sonar, or you already own a transducer or a networked fish finder, you don't need to pay for a second transducer. You get a large high-definition screen, built-in GPS and boat-wide integration, and you choose the sonar source that fits your boat. Draw a course on the screen with your finger, control your gear wirelessly from the app, and add Live Sonar, radar or more displays through the Ethernet and HDMI ports.

What Can I Use This Product For?

• Using sonar you already have: connect a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in sonar, or share sonar from a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.
• Adding the transducer you choose: connect an accessory transducer, including Live Sonar, for the views you want.
• Navigating to your spot: use Draw and Navigate to draw a course with your finger and let a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor take you there.
• Controlling your whole system: operate your Minn Kota trolling motor, sonar and shallow water anchors from one display and the Minn Kota Fishing App.
• Mapping your water: record depth contours, bottom hardness and vegetation in real time with AutoChart Live.
• Protecting your equipment: use Intelligent Depth Control to get an alert on depth changes and, if needed, automatically engage Spot-Lock and deploy your shallow water anchors.

Key Product Benefits

• Control head only: no transducer to pay for if you already have a sonar source
• Full-HD 1920 x 1080 color touchscreen, designed for polarized eye relief and clear viewing in rain or high sun
• Supports Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+ with a compatible transducer
• Cross Touch interface: control it by touchscreen or keypad
• Built-in GPS chartplotting, with 10,000 waypoints
• Wireless integration with Minn Kota trolling motors and shallow water anchors, managed through the Minn Kota Fishing App
• AutoChart Live with eight hours of built-in recording time
• Media Tool to capture screenshots and record sonar 30 seconds into the past or up to two minutes into the future
• Update software over Wi-Fi and push updates to networked gear
• Ethernet, HDMI in/out, NMEA 2000, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

Who Is This Product For?

• Minn Kota trolling motor owners whose motor has built-in sonar and who want a large display to run it.
• Anglers who already own a compatible transducer or a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.
• Boaters who plan to add Live Sonar, radar, more displays or NMEA 2000 devices to a networked system.
• Anglers who want to map their own lakes with AutoChart Live and manage waypoints from an app.

Why Buy From Us?

A control head is only the right buy if it fits your setup, so we state plainly what's included and what isn't: the display, power adapter and gimbal bracket are in the box, and the transducer is not. We also list the model and part number, connections, power requirements and compatibility in one place, so you can check it against your boat and your other gear before you order. The manufacturer's warranty is listed below.

Product Details

Model and Warranty

• Model: Minn Kota A13 CHO VX (Part No. 412440-1VXCHO)
• Screen size: 13"
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Cartography brand: Humminbird/Navionics
• Transducer included: No (control head only)
• Manufacturer's warranty: 2-year limited warranty, extended to a 3-year limited warranty with product registration

What's in the Box

• A13 CHO display
• Power adapter
• Gimbal bracket

Display

• Display size (diagonal): 13.3"
• Dimensions with gimbal: 15.6" W x 9.88" H x 4.88" D
• Dimensions without gimbal: 15.6" W x 8.96" H x 5.67" D
• Pixel matrix: 1920 x 1080
• Display type: Color TFT
• Colors: 24-bit
• HDMI compatible: Yes

Sonar (with a compatible transducer)

• Standard sonar: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, MEGA Side Imaging+
• Sonar coverage: 20°, 42°, 60° and (2) 86° at -10 dB
• Optional sonar: 50/83/200 kHz, Airmar High, High Wide, Medium, Medium Wide and Low
• CHIRP frequencies supported: Full Mode (150-220 kHz), Narrow Mode (180-240 kHz), Wide Mode (140-200 kHz), optional Deepwater (28-250 kHz)
• Sonar frequencies supported: 50/83/200/455/800 kHz, HW DSC CHIRP and MEGA
• Sonar depth: 1,200 ft (standard transducer); 3,500 ft (optional Airmar CHIRP)
• Imaging frequencies supported: 455 kHz DI+ (420-520 kHz), 800 kHz DI+ (800-860 kHz), MEGA DI+ (1100-1200 kHz), 455 kHz SI+ (405-505 kHz), 800 kHz SI+ (780-840 kHz), MEGA SI+ (1050-1175 kHz)
• Down Imaging depth: 125 ft (800 kHz), 250 ft (MEGA), 400 ft (455 kHz)
• Side Imaging range (side to side): 250 ft (800 kHz), 500 ft (MEGA), 800 ft (455 kHz)
• Temperature: built-in, with temperature alarm (no temperature graph)
• Speed: included

Navigation and Features

• GPS receiver: internal
• GPS chartplotting and trackplotting: included
• Waypoints / routes / tracks (points): 10,000 / 50 / 50 (20,000)
• Screen snapshot and sonar recording: included
• Custom digital readouts and view selections: yes
• View preset keys and X-Press menu system: yes

Power and Technical

• Memory card slot: dual micro SD
• Power input: 10.8-20 VDC
• Power draw: 2.5 A
• Power output: 8,000 W peak-to-peak, 1,000 W RMS

Connectivity and Compatibility

• Connections: NMEA 2000, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HDMI video in/out, dual ports for Ethernet and sonar
• Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchors: compatible
• Radar: compatible
• 5-port Ethernet switch: compatible
• Autopilot: compatible
• AIS: optional
• GPS heading sensor: compatible via NMEA 2000, not compatible via NMEA 0183
• Live Sonar: compatible (sold separately)
• Minn Kota Maps Premium: compatible (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minn Kota A13 CHO VX?

It is a 13-inch full-HD touchscreen GPS/fishfinder control head that integrates with compatible Minn Kota trolling motors and shallow water anchors. "CHO" means control head only: it does not include a transducer.

Is a transducer included?

No. This model does not include a transducer. You can connect it to a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in sonar, add an accessory transducer including Live Sonar, or share sonar data from a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.

What comes in the box?

The A13 CHO display, a power adapter and a gimbal bracket.

Do I still get sonar views without buying a transducer?

Sonar views need a sonar source. You can use the built-in sonar on a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor, a compatible accessory transducer, or sonar shared from a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder. Check compatibility with your setup before ordering.

Does it work with Live Sonar?

Yes. It is compatible with Live Sonar in Forward, Down or Landscape mode. Live Sonar is sold separately.

Can it control my Minn Kota trolling motor and shallow water anchors?

Yes, with compatible Minn Kota gear. The display works with Minn Kota trolling motors and Talon shallow water anchors, and the Minn Kota Fishing App lets you manage your boat, waypoints, trolling motor and anchors wirelessly. Check your motor's compatibility before ordering.

What warranty does it have?

The manufacturer provides a 2-year limited warranty, extended to a 3-year limited warranty with product registration.

What power and connections does it need?

It runs on 10.8-20 VDC and draws 2.5 A. It has NMEA 2000, Ethernet, HDMI in/out, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, plus dual ports for Ethernet and sonar and a dual micro SD card slot.