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VHF 300 Series Radio Installation Instructions
These installation instructions are for the following VHF radios and handsets:
North American Models International Models
VHF 300 VHF 300i
VHF 300 AIS VHF 300i AIS
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GHS 10 GHS 10i
Throughout these instructions, both the VHF 300 and the VHF 300i will be referred to as the VHF 300 series radio, or “the radio”. The GHS 10
and the GHS 10i will be referred to as the GHS 10.
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Although these options are not necessary to use your radio, these Installing your VHF 300 Series Radio instructions cover the following additional installation options. 1. Select locations for the radio components. 2. Install the transceiver box (page 3). • Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive speaker (page 5) 3. Install the active speaker (page 4). • Connecting the radio to a chartplotter or another GPS device 4. Install the GHS 10 (page 5). (page 5) • Connecting the radio to a hailer horn (pag
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+ - • Connect the transceiver box to a 12 Vdc battery through an accessible switch. • Install the GHS 10 connected to station one on the transceiver box in the wheelhouse or an adjacent room per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) law. • Ensure that you install each component of the VHF radio at least 20 in. (.5 m) from any compass. Test your compass to verify that it operates correctly when the radio is operating. • Extension cables are available for the GHS 10 cable. Installing the Trans
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Identifying the VHF 300 Transceiver Box Connectors Use the illustration to identify the connectors on the VHF 300 transceiver box. ➊ GHS 10 expansion connector ➋ HS-1—primary GHS 10 connector the wheelhouse GHS 10 must connect to ➊ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ this port ➌ VHF 300 power/data cable connector ➍ NMEA 000 connector (optional) Antenna port (on back - not pictured) VHF 300 Transceiver Box Connectors Installing the GHS 10 and Speaker The GHS 10 connects to the transceiver box and to either the
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Installing a Passive Speaker (Optional) 1. Follow the mounting instructions provided by the manufacturer of your passive speaker if it is not already mounted. 2. Consult the manufacturer of your passive speaker to identify the positive and negative speaker wires or terminals. 3. Use the GHS 10 Cable Wiring-Assignment Table to identify the positive and Device Device W Wire Color ire Color Function Function negative wires. GHS 10 cable GHS 10 cable Y Yellow ellow Speaker positive (+) Speaker posi
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Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a NMEA 2000 Network You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network, or you can build a basic NMEA 2000 network to connect to another NMEA 2000-compatible device, such as a chartplotter. For more information on NMEA 2000 and to purchase required connectors, go to www.garmin.com. To connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Determine where you would like to connect the radio to your existing NMEA 2
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To create a basic NMEA 2000 network: 1. Connect two T-connectors (not included) together by their sides. 2. Connect a NMEA 2000 power cable (not included) to one of the T-connectors. NotICe: A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to a 12 Vdc power source through a switch. The NMEA 2000 network may drain your battery if it is connected directly. Connect the cable to the ignition switch of the boat if possible, or through an appropriate additional switch. 3. Connect a NMEA 2000 drop cable (no
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Appendix Specifications Transceiver Box 3 3 1 Dimensions: W × H × D: 9 /4 × 7 /32 × 2 /2 in. (248 × 180 × 64 mm) Weight: 4.177 lb. (1.895 kg) t emperature Range: from 14ºF to 122ºF (from -10ºC to 50ºC) Compass-safe Distance: 20 in. (.5 m) Waterproof Rating: IEC 60529 IPX7 (Immersion in 1 meter of standing water for 30 minutes) operating Voltage: 10.8–15.6 Vdc (12 Vdc boat battery) Current Drain: 2 A max–6 A max (low power–high power transmit) Antenna Connector: S0-239 (50 Ω) Max Antenna Gain: 9
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Communications NMEA 2000 Use this table to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Receive Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA Request/Command/Acknowledge Group Function 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 PGN List 129026 COG (course over
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1 8 5 / in. (130 mm) 1 16 / in. (30 mm)
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