The HawkEye FishTrax 1C is a portable dual-beam fishfinder with a VirtuView HD color display, floating or trollable transducer, and battery-powered operation. It is designed for anglers who want a dedicated handheld screen rather than a phone app. The 200/83kHz Dual-Beam sonar covers conventional depth and fishfinding tasks in a compact portable package.

The FishTrax 1C reaches up to 240 feet, giving it more depth range than a small castable pod. Four AAA batteries keep the setup simple, and the portable transducer can be floated or trolled from a small boat. The variable LED backlight helps adjust the display for changing light. This is a portable sonar tool without charts, GPS, or NMEA networking, so it works best for freshwater fishing, ice fishing, and temporary setups.

Key Features

- VirtuView HD color TFT display – Provides a dedicated portable screen for sonar data.
- Dual-Beam 200/83kHz sonar – Combines higher-frequency detail with broader conventional coverage.
- Portable float or trollable transducer – Supports shore, ice, kayak, and small-boat use.
- 240-foot depth range – Provides the listed scanning capability.
- Four AAA battery power – Keeps the system independent of boat wiring.

Who Is This For?

This portable dual-beam fishfinder suits bank anglers, ice fishermen, kayak users, and small-boat owners who want a dedicated display. It is not ideal for offshore navigation, GPS waypoint work, or a networked marine electronics system.

Compatibility

Confirmed components include the FishTrax 1C display, portable float/trollable transducer, 200/83kHz Dual-Beam sonar, and four AAA batteries. The supplied information does not identify NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, or third-party transducer compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: HawkEye
- Model: FishTrax 1C, FT1PXC
- Display: VirtuView HD color TFT
- Sonar: Intelligent FishTrax Dual-Beam at 200/83kHz
- Power: Four AAA batteries
- Transducer: Portable float/trollable transducer
- Depth: Up to 240 feet
- Backlight: Variable LED control
- GPS: Not listed
- Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Warranty & Support

HawkEye provides a 2-year limited warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The FishTrax 1C is the better choice than a smartphone sonar pod when a dedicated screen and deeper 240-foot range matter. The trade-off is less connectivity: there is no GPS, mapping, or network integration. Choose it for portable freshwater or ice fishing, not as a permanent boat electronics upgrade.