Minn Kota A13 CHO VX GPS Fishfinder Control Head, Part 412440-1VXCHO

A13 CHO VX 13 GPS/Fishfinder without Transducer

The Minn Kota A Series is a top-of-the-line fish finder that gives you one of the industrys largest full-HD screens. With high-level detail to get you on the fish faster, you can easily connect more displays, devices, and transducers with HDMI in and out ports and dual ports for both Ethernet and sonar. State-of-the-art Humminbird Imaging technology gives you a clearer, more complete picture of structure and fish with cutting-edge sonar, including Dual Spectrum CHIRP, Side Imaging, and Down Imaging. Innovative navigation features like Draw and Navigate make getting to your spot simplejust draw a course with your finger on the fish finder screen, and the trolling motor takes you to your spot. A Series clarity means you see the sharpest images, even in rain, high sun, or when wearing polarized lenses. It all comes together seamlessly and easily, with wireless integration controlled by the Minn Kota Fishing App. Make your fish finder the brains of your boat. Let it operate your Minn Kota trolling motor, sonar, and shallow water anchors so you can focus on the fish.

Features:

• High-Def Display Engineered for Polarized Eye Relief
• Intuitive Cross Touch
• Quick-Launch Home Screen
• NMEA 2000 | Bluetooth
• Ethernet | Wi-Fi | HDMI Video In/Out
• Dual Ports For Ethernet And Sonar
• Dual Spectrum CHIRP
• Side/Down Imaging
• Supported Frequencies: 50/83/200/455/800 kHz, DSC CHIRP, MEGA
• Down Imaging Depth: 125 ft (38 m)(800 kHz), 250 ft (76 m) (MEGA), 400 ft (122 m) (455 kHz)
• Side Imaging Range (Side-To-Side): 250 ft (76 m) (800 kHz), 500 ft (152 m) (MEGA), 800 ft (244 m) (455 kHz)

Control Head Only Model

This model does not include a transducer. Connect 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.

Industry-leading Sonar - Powered by Humminbird Imaging

Unlock more fish, more structure, and unprecedented underwater clarity with Side Imaging and Down Imaging, providing views up to 400 feet below and out to either side of your boat. See and stay on the fish with Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar providing exceptional 2D sonar with superior target separation.

One Seamless Fishing System

Minn Kota trolling motors, fish finders, maps, sonar, and shallow water anchors all work together for one purposefishing. The Minn Kota system seamlessly integrates what your fish finder sees with what your trolling motor does, turning sonar and mapping data into automated and precise boat positioning so you can stay focused on fishing.

Intelligent Depth Control

Avoid shallow water and protect your equipmentthis feature detects depth changes, alerts you immediately, and if necessary, automatically engages Spot-Lock and deploys your shallow water anchors.

Wireless Connectivity

From innovative navigation features to precise boat positioning, built-in connectivity lets you wirelessly manage compatible gear seamlessly across your Minn Kota system. Simplify the setup and use of your integrated system without complex rigging or cableskeeping everything connected, cleaner, and more organized.

Display with Best-in-Class Clarity and Brightness

Never miss a thing with the incredible detail of sonar and chart images. Plus, the high-resolution touchscreen not only responds instantly in wet conditionsit makes it easy to see the sharpest images even in rain, high sun, or when wearing polarized lenses.

Minn Kota Fishing App Manages Your Boat

Manage your boat on or off the water, for total command of your Minn Kota fish finder, waypoints, trolling motor, and shallow water anchors right at your fingertips. Sync the app to your fish finder to help you scout, group, sort, and edit waypoints with ease.

AutoChart Live

Create real-time maps of your fishing spots, with access to Minn Kota Maps features. Map depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation as you drive your boat. Comes standard with eight (8) hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for virtually endless AutoChart Live mapping capacity.

Simplified Software Updates

Simplify your software updates by downloading over Wi-Fi, offering a faster solution than physical SD cards or Bluetooth. Simply connect your Minn Kota fish finder to Wi-Fi, download updates on your fish finder, then push them through to networked fish finders, trolling motors, and advanced sonar.

Cross Touch Interface

Enjoy eye-popping detail with a display that lets you control your view to match the way you fish, touchscreen or keypadits up to you.

Media Tool Capture Share Underwater Views

Its easy to share your best on-water moments. Capture screenshots and record the imaging on your screen 30 seconds into the past, or up to two minutes into the future. Then easily view, transfer, edit, and share using the Minn Kota Fishing App.

Compatible with Live Sonar

Watch fish move, react, and strike your lure with the clarity of Live Sonar in Forward, Down, or Landscape Mode. (sold separately)

Ethernet Networking

High-speed Ethernet allows you to easily build a powerful fishing system to help you make the most of your time on the water. Its simple to connect multiple fish finders, or upgrade to add-on technologies like Live Sonar and radar.

Compatible with Minn Kota Maps Premium

Minn Kota provides the most complete offering of premium chart options to anglers everywhere. Give your mapping capabilities a boost with a more complete view of the world below with optional Minn Kota Maps Premium.

NMEA 2000 Networking Built-in

From boat performance to weather and water conditions, get even more information when you connect an accessory NMEA 2000 network to your control head. NMEA 2000 networking helps you easily make sense of it all.

Warranty

2-year limited warranty included, extended to a 3-year limited warranty with product registration.

In The Box:

• A13 CHO
• Power adapter
• Gimbal bracket

Display

• Display Size - Diagonal: 13.3
• Dimension w/ Gimbal: 15.6 W x 9.88 H x 4.88 D
• Dimension w/o Gimbal: 15.6 W x 8.96 H x 5.67 D
• Display Pixel Matrix: 1920H x 1080V
• Display Type: Color TFT
• Display Colors Grayscale: 24-bit
• HDMI Compatible: Yes

Sonar

• Sonar-Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, MEGA Side Imaging+
• Sonar-Coverage: 20, 42, 60 (2) 86 @ -10dB
• Sonar-Optional: 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
• Depth-Sonar: 1,200 ft (standard transducer), 3,500 ft (optional Airmar CHIRP)
• CHIRP - Imaging-Frequencies Supported (MIN): 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)
• Depth-Down Imaging (MIN): 125 ft (800 kHz), 250 ft (MEGA), 400 ft (455 kHz), 3,500 ft
• Range-Side Imaging (Side-To-Side): 800 ft (455 kHz), 500 ft (MEGA), 250 ft (800 kHz)
• Screen Snapshot: Included
• Sonar Recording: Included
• GPS Chartplotting: Included
• GPS Receiver: Internal
• GPS Trackplotting: Included
• Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points: 10,000, 50, 50/20,000
• NMEA2000: Included
• Custom Digital Readout: Yes
• Custom View Selections: Yes
• Speed: Included
• Temperature: Built-in
• Temperature Alarm: Yes
• Temperature Graph: No

Technical Details:

• Memory Card Slot: Dual Micro SD
• Power Draw: 2.5 Amps
• Power Input: 10.8-20 VDC
• Power Output Peak-To-Peak: 8000 Watts
• Power Output RMS: 1000 Watts
• Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor Compatibility: Yes
• Radar Compatibility: Yes
• 5-Port Ethernet Switch Compatibility: Yes
• AIS Compatibility: Optional
• Autopilot Compatibility: Yes
• Heading Sensor GPS (NMEA 0183) Compatibility: No
• Heading Sensor GPS (NMEA 2000) Compatibility: Yes
• View Preset Keys: Yes
• X-Press Menu System: Yes

The Minn Kota A13 CHO VX is a high-definition GPS fishfinder control head designed to bring sonar, mapping, navigation, and boat-control functions together in one fishing system. Its 13.3-inch full-HD color TFT display provides detailed images with clarity designed for use in rain, bright sun, and with polarized lenses. The Cross Touch interface allows control through the touchscreen or keypad, while the quick-launch home screen helps you access key functions efficiently.

This control-head-only model does not include a transducer. It can connect to compatible Minn Kota trolling motors with built-in sonar, accessory transducers including live sonar, or networked Minn Kota and Humminbird fishfinders for shared sonar data and enhanced navigation. Built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000, and HDMI video input and output support system expansion and connectivity across compatible equipment.

Humminbird Imaging technology supports Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, and MEGA Side Imaging+. Navigation and boat-management features include Draw and Navigate, Intelligent Depth Control, AutoChart Live mapping, wireless management through the Minn Kota Fishing App, and integration with compatible trolling motors and shallow-water anchors. AutoChart Live provides eight hours of built-in recording time for mapping depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation.

The Minn Kota A13 CHO VX supports software updates over Wi-Fi and includes media tools for capturing screenshots and recording sonar imaging. The package includes the A13 CHO control head, power adapter, and gimbal bracket. A 2-year limited warranty is included, with coverage extended to 3 years through product registration.

Features:

• High-Definition Display: 13.3-inch full-HD color TFT display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel matrix and clarity designed for polarized viewing.
• Cross Touch Interface: Control the fishfinder through the touchscreen or keypad.
• Control Head Only: Transducer is not included; connect compatible built-in, accessory, live-sonar, or networked sonar equipment.
• Advanced Sonar: Supports Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, and MEGA Side Imaging+.
• Sonar Frequencies: Supports 50, 83, 200, 455, and 800 kHz, HW DSC CHIRP, and MEGA.
• Networking: Includes Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000, and HDMI video input and output.
• Dual Ports: Provides dual ports for Ethernet and sonar connections.
• Navigation Tools: Draw and Navigate features help create a course and guide the trolling motor to a selected spot.
• Intelligent Depth Control: Detects depth changes, provides alerts, and can engage Spot-Lock and deploy compatible shallow-water anchors when necessary.
• AutoChart Live: Creates real-time maps of depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation with eight hours of built-in recording time.
• Minn Kota Fishing App: Supports wireless management of compatible fishfinder, waypoint, trolling motor, and shallow-water-anchor functions.
• Media Tools: Captures screenshots and records sonar imaging for viewing, transfer, editing, and sharing through the Minn Kota Fishing App.
• Included Components: A13 CHO control head, power adapter, and gimbal bracket.
• Warranty: Includes a 2-year limited warranty, extendable to 3 years with product registration.