Splicing GPS antenna wire

algrajek · #1 03-24-2010, 04:55 PM

I am wondering if its OK to cut and splice the Garmin 396 Antenna wire.
I am going to mount the antenna under the cowl and I dont want to have to put such a LARGE hole in the firewall for the end of the wire(about 5/8 ").
If I can splice it, the hole will only be around 1/4".
Thanks
Al Grajek

Mel · #2 03-24-2010, 05:01 PM

I wouldn't advise splicing it but you can cut off the end and install a new connector. I've done that several times.

dekky111 · #3 03-24-2010, 07:19 PM

Connectors are readily available where? Easy to get?

algrajek · #4 03-24-2010, 07:59 PM

Please explain how one would install a new connector. Where could I get one?
Garmin?
Thanks a Lot.
Al

algrajek · #5 03-25-2010, 06:41 AM

I am afraid to go ahead with this before I get an answer.
AL

USCANAM · #6 03-25-2010, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algrajek

Please explain how one would install a new connector. Where could I get one?
Garmin?
Thanks a Lot.
Al

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Jack

kentb · #7 03-25-2010, 10:37 AM

Drill a hole in the firewall and place a BNC connector.

I used one of these...
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll

You will need a BNC crimper which you can pick up at digikey or a lot of other places.

Kent

kentb · #8 03-25-2010, 10:41 AM

Drill a hole in the firewall and install a BNC connector.

You can get the connector at digikey.
You will also want to get a BNC crimping tool.

Kent

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randyintejas · #9 03-25-2010, 10:53 AM

Does anyone know the level of signal loss (if any) caused by placing GPS antennas on the glare shield or under the engine cowl? I?ve had a 396 in my PA-28 for years with the GPS antenna on the glare shield and notice at times it takes longer to acquire signal.