{"product_id":"minn-kota-a13-cho-vx-13-inch-gps-fishfinder-no-transducer","title":"Minn Kota A13 CHO VX 13-inch GPS\/Fishfinder without Transducer [412440-1VXCHO]","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eControl Head Only: Bring Your Own Sonar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy This Product?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Can I Use This Product For?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing sonar you already have:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in sonar, or share sonar from a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding the transducer you choose:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect an accessory transducer, including Live Sonar, for the views you want.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigating to your spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use Draw and Navigate to draw a course with your finger and let a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor take you there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlling your whole system:\u003c\/strong\u003e operate your Minn Kota trolling motor, sonar and shallow water anchors from one display and the Minn Kota Fishing App.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMapping your water:\u003c\/strong\u003e record depth contours, bottom hardness and vegetation in real time with AutoChart Live.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtecting your equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e use Intelligent Depth Control to get an alert on depth changes and, if needed, automatically engage Spot-Lock and deploy your shallow water anchors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Product Benefits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eControl head only: no transducer to pay for if you already have a sonar source\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull-HD 1920 x 1080 color touchscreen, designed for polarized eye relief and clear viewing in rain or high sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupports Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+ with a compatible transducer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCross Touch interface: control it by touchscreen or keypad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt-in GPS chartplotting, with 10,000 waypoints\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWireless integration with Minn Kota trolling motors and shallow water anchors, managed through the Minn Kota Fishing App\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutoChart Live with eight hours of built-in recording time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedia Tool to capture screenshots and record sonar 30 seconds into the past or up to two minutes into the future\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpdate software over Wi-Fi and push updates to networked gear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthernet, HDMI in\/out, NMEA 2000, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Is This Product For?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinn Kota trolling motor owners whose motor has built-in sonar and who want a large display to run it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnglers who already own a compatible transducer or a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoaters who plan to add Live Sonar, radar, more displays or NMEA 2000 devices to a networked system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnglers who want to map their own lakes with AutoChart Live and manage waypoints from an app.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel and Warranty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minn Kota A13 CHO VX (Part No. 412440-1VXCHO)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouchscreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartography brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humminbird\/Navionics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer 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style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.8-20 VDC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 A\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 W peak-to-peak, 1,000 W RMS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eConnectivity and Compatibility\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e NMEA 2000, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HDMI video in\/out, dual ports for Ethernet and sonar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinn Kota Talon shallow water anchors:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadar:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-port Ethernet switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutopilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIS:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS heading sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible via NMEA 2000, not compatible via NMEA 0183\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Sonar:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible (sold separately)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinn Kota Maps Premium:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible (optional)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Minn Kota A13 CHO VX?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs a transducer included?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe A13 CHO display, a power adapter and a gimbal bracket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo I still get sonar views without buying a transducer?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSonar 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it work with Live Sonar?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes. It is compatible with Live Sonar in Forward, Down or Landscape mode. Live Sonar is sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan it control my Minn Kota trolling motor and shallow water anchors?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat warranty does it have?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe manufacturer provides a 2-year limited warranty, extended to a 3-year limited warranty with product registration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat power and connections does it need?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt runs on 10.8-20 VDC and draws 2.5 A. 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