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08-07-2015, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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So, do we have any guidance on installation of the new positioning source? My RV-8A is currently in pieces, so it's convenient for me atm to install the (expensive) antenna either under the cowl, or on the deck just aft of the rear seat without much trouble. How long should the RG400 conductor be? I can make it 3ft, but I've seen "recommended" lengths much longer...
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08-07-2015, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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The new Rev. U install manual on the web covers GMC 307, GPS 20A, and GSU 25B
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08-07-2015, 08:39 PM
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"U"? I'm glad I don't print out every new version. I'm still working off a hardcopy two or three versions ago.
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08-08-2015, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherrills Ford, NC (Lake norman area)
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Transponder upgrade still needed?
I have a standard 330 transponder, will the new GPS20a work with this or do I still need to upgrade it to ES. Also will the 20A provide ADSB in to my 696 or is the 39 still required.
Also any chance this unit can connect to the GRT HX efis as an external GPS?
Thanks!
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08-08-2015, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BillFear
I have a standard 330 transponder, will the new GPS20a work with this or do I still need to upgrade it to ES. Also will the 20A provide ADSB in to my 696 or is the 39 still required.
Also any chance this unit can connect to the GRT HX efis as an external GPS?
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Hello Bill,
You would need to upgrade your GTX 330 to a GTX 330ES before connecting it to a GPS 20A would provide ADS-B Out.
The GPS 20A is a WAAS/GPS position source, but not an ADS-B receiver, so you will still need the GDL 39 to provide dual frequency ADS-B traffic and weather to your 696.
Not only does the GPS 20A provide ADS-B+ position data to the Mode S transponder, but it also provides a second RS-232 port that provides NMEA data at 9600 baud, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, and no parity and transmits GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPVTG, and PGRMT sentences for use by other devices. Not sure if your EFIS will use this data, but it might.
See page 22-41 of the Rev. U G3X Installation Manual for a description of this RS-232 connection.
Thanks,
Steve
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08-08-2015, 08:50 AM
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Location: Newport, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BillFear
I have a standard 330 transponder, will the new GPS20a work with this or do I still need to upgrade it to ES. Also will the 20A provide ADSB in to my 696 or is the 39 still required.
Also any chance this unit can connect to the GRT HX efis as an external GPS?
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This GPS does nothing for providing your 330 xponder with the ES functionality. You will still need that upgrade if you want to use the 330.
This is a GPS not an ADS-B IN receiver. You will still need a receiver and I highly recommend the dual band GDL39 unit. Works like a charm with the 696!
Garmin has stated that this GPS could be used with other systems as it will support their ADS-B+ format which has already been at least partially deciphered by a few and hopefully Garmin will publish that protocol eventually and it also outputs NMEA data as well.
EDIT: Looks like Steve beat me to it. So there you have the official answer!
Last edited by Brantel : 08-08-2015 at 08:53 AM.
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08-08-2015, 08:51 AM
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Thanks steve
I currently have my 696 feeding gps data to GRT as a backup so I assume this stream would be useable.
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08-08-2015, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BillFear
I currently have my 696 feeding gps data to GRT as a backup so I assume this stream would be useable.
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If it were me, I'd hardwire the GPS-20A to the GRT and use the 696 as a backup GPS source if an extra RS-232 was available. But I'm weird and enjoy changing things around and rewiring....
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08-08-2015, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maus92
If it were me, I'd hardwire the GPS-20A to the GRT and use the 696 as a backup GPS source if an extra RS-232 was available. But I'm weird and enjoy changing things around and rewiring....
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Forgot to mention i have 300xl connected to grt as primary gps, 696 is number 2. I would keep that as i can feed a flight plan to AP from either GPS.
Thanks all for great answers!
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RV7a N705RP (no longer own)
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08-08-2015, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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GPS 20A Antenna Cable Length
Quote:
Originally Posted by maus92
So, do we have any guidance on installation of the new positioning source? My RV-8A is currently in pieces, so it's convenient for me atm to install the (expensive) antenna either under the cowl, or on the deck just aft of the rear seat without much trouble. How long should the RG400 conductor be? I can make it 3ft, but I've seen "recommended" lengths much longer...
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Hello Charley,
Good question on the RG-400 length requirements. As hard as we try to catch everything, it seems we left that guidance out of the GPS 20A installation guidance in the Rev. U manual.
The GPS 20A has the same antenna installation requirements as the GTN 6XX/7XX as explained below.
Cable loss from the GPS/SBAS antenna should be between 1.5 dB and 6.5 dB in order to maintain proper rejection to interference signals.
Coaxial connectors and adapters, such as TNC to BNC, add additional loss to the cable and should be considered when computing the cable loss. A typical loss of 0.2 dB can be used for each connection.
For RG-142B or RG-400, 1.5 dB equates to a length of approximately 6.5 feet of cable with a connector on each end.
For installations where you don't need 6.5 ft of cable, the cable may be coiled, taking into account the minimum bend radius of the cable.
Let us know if you have additional questions.
Thanks,
Steve
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Last edited by g3xpert : 08-08-2015 at 03:02 PM.
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