I love my Garmin 182C! Josh
On Nov 19, 2016 12:11 PM, "Jim Watts via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > I got a free Garmin 182C without an antenna, but I had an old Standard > Horizon GPS antenna lying around, plus a piece of cable with the right > connector on it, so I spliced the cables as noted above and it works like a > charm. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 18 November 2016 at 18:01, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Here's a double female. They call it a SO-239 barrel adapter. >> >> http://testparts-store.com/so-239-female-barrel-adapter-conn >> ector-coupler-uhf-7614hn/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc >> >> Josh >> >> On Nov 18, 2016 8:13 PM, "Josh Muckley" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 connections on both cut >> ends and then a double female to connect them together. >> >> In reality the center conductor carries the signal and the outer is the >> shield. The signal from the antenna really isn't a high frequency signal >> requiring a shielded connection with high signal to noise ratio. I agree >> with your bayou brethren, just split out the center conductor and shield. >> Solder independently and heat shrink. It will probably work though it may >> not get a gps fix as quick and the signal may not be as strong... Oh well. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Nov 18, 2016 8:03 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites. I tried a spare >>> 128 with the same result. Aha, bad antenna. I bought a cheap Chinese >>> knock off replacement. >>> >>> When I went to pull the old antenna out, I discovered the cable somehow >>> got cut by the steering system. (I think it was a leprechaun or boat >>> gremlin but not sure.) >>> >>> So, the old antenna is probably still good and I'd like to fix it as a >>> spare. With a new antenna costing only $30, it doesn't pay to invest in >>> pricey splice connectors, etc. My buddies on the bayou and some internet >>> research say the RG58 AU cable can be spliced by soldering. >>> >>> Seems simple enough. >>> >>> - Peel back the outer covers and shields >>> - Strip the insulator to expose the center conductors >>> - Solder the center conductors together >>> - Build up the insulator with Teflon tape, heat shrink tubing, etc >>> - Pull one shield down >>> - Pull the other shield over it and solder >>> - Finish with heat shrink >>> >>> Like this only neater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYcYz9pbTE >>> >>> This is more of a curiosity project than a necessity. Just chunking the >>> old one in the trash is also OK. >>> >>> Any other ideas? I see cheap connectors on mouser.com etc but don't >>> see a butt splice thingie. I saw a video using two female connectors and a >>> barrel connector. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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