[algrajek]

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]

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]

Connectors

Connectors are readily available where? Easy to get?

 

[algrajek]

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

 

[algrajek]

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

 

[USCANAM]

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

Call Paul at Steinair.
They advertise on this site
Jack

 

[kentb]

how I did it.

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]

How I did it.

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

I am having problems with posting pictures from ImageShack, so put a number of tries in above.

 

[randyintejas]

GPS under cowl

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.