Norcross Hawkeye H22PX Sonar System

The H22PX arrived on time very well and neatly packaged. The instructions are clear and loading batteries is simple. You need to pay attention to the alignment of the battery pack when placing it back into the unit but it is not difficult. I used NiMh rechargeables which worked without issue in 30F temps.I intended to use this for ice fishing. We have been setting up on an area with a sharp drop-off and finding the best spots used to require drilling and measuring. Now we can drill a hole, fill a cup with water, and test multiple locations right through the ice without drilling. Just a small puddle allowed it to work through the 5-6" of clear ice we were on. (See photo) We just poured a small bit of water where we wanted a reading, placed the sonar and pressed the button. It is that simple.It does not work on dry ice without the water and I can't say if it will work through thicker or white ice. So far, so great.Its the size of a decent D cell flashlight but fit nicely in the front storage pocket of my ice pants.Operation is super simple as there is only one button. Press once for the depth, twice for water temp.

Have had three of these, the 1st one manufactured in the US worked for about 4 years and crapped out. Replaced it with a new one, now manufactured in China, it leaked into the display the 1st time out of the box, it was replaced with a new one, that one worked on about 10 outings and it's now non-functioning, display only shows upper or lower half, no temp, depth works randomly, never when it's critical.If it's replaced in warranty, I'll use the replacement while it works, then I'm done with it, and done with the product line. Completely unreliable.Additional info- the latest warranty replacement worked on 2 outings, it's also failed. Don't buy it! Not worth the effort to keep sending it back for replacement. JUNK!!!

I believe this item is the same as "Norcross Hawkeye H22PX Sonar System" that has more reviews. The item was not working when it arrived new out of the box. The other Norcross item has reviews that reflect similar experiences. If it worked it seemed like it would have been a well built item, but it did not function from the very first try.

I purchased this for use with kayak fishing. For this purpose I am pleased in general since I fish in the Gulf of Mexico and am more concerned with depth than structure. Since it is self contained, it also saves you the effort of installing a battery and transducer in the kayak hull.I would consider this a depth finder only. I've been in areas where there were fish and have never seen the fish indicator show up. Furthermore, the manual recommends you swivel it around underwater to detect the fish. The problem with that approach is that when I drag it in the water next to the kayak and depress the button, it is very difficult to see the screen at all since the screen is submersed in water.Another issue I have is that the depth and temperature are read using the same button. Hit the button once for depth and hit it again within a few seconds for temp. Sometimes you want to take a second reading to validate the first and are confused for a moment when you see the temp value thinking it's the depth. It does have the F for Fahrenheit but its small so at a glance you don't always notice it.This is a very well constructed unit. One recommended use in the manual is for measuring distances of objects while diving. It is definitely build for it. They even recommend reapplying silicon grease on the battery cap threads from time to time. I've gotten this thing totally wet and submerged and have had no problems whatsoever. The batteries last a long time too.Overall a well build product with a few complaints. Having a self contained unit is a definite plus but I do sometimes second guess myself over not buying a full-fledged fish finder for a couple hundred dollars more.

I purchased one for Christmas and didn't start using it until May. It failed to measure the depth after only a few uses. The depth just read "---". I contacted NorCross and let them know this appears to be a common failure based on the comments at this site and asked them to make things right. I sent in my documentation of purchase and Patrick sent me a new device with a postage paid UPS return for the old one, all for now charge. I appreciated the quick response and will see if this one lasts.

We received our sonar sounder right away. It worked great for the first day, but then the screen fogged up and it died the next day. It only took one phone call to Norcross and Patrick in their customer service department assured me he'd replace it right away with a brand new one that he personally tested leaving it underwater overnight. He immediately sent me a new one, charged it to my credit card and included in the box with the new sounder was a postage paid return slip. I swapped the sounders sending the defective one back, they received it a few days later and credited my credit card back all the money, so now I have a brand new unit that has been personally tested by the company.Excellent customer service. I hope my sounder lasts for many years to come, but if it does have any problems over the next 2 year warranty period, I know that I am in good hands with Norcross' customer service department. Thank you Patrick!

very bad product i used the first device only once while diving on 15 meters was flooded with water.the suplier repalce it with a new one and same problem they repalced 3 units the third one i didnt took it below on the surface only after couple of weeks it show only --- for temp and depth i do not recomend to anyone this it is a gadget not a depth finder

As seen in several other reviews above, after about 3 or 4 occasional uses, the depth finder quit working showing only "_ _ _ _". Temperature still works. I changed batteries, and could not get the depth function to work. Not acceptable.