The VHF 100/200 series radios have a
•The replacement fuse on the power cable wiring harness is a 10 A,
•If it is necessary to extend the power wires, use 18 AWG wire.
•If your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the radio directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block. If you are using the fuse block, remove the
Boat ground
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10 A fuse
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Fuse Block
CAUTION: The VHF 100/200 series radio maximum input voltage is 15.6 Vdc. Do not exceed this voltage, because this can damage the radio and void the warranty.
NOTE: During a typical installation, use only the red and black wires. The other wires are used for NMEA 0183 and other connections, and do not have to be connected for normal operation of the radio. For information on connecting to a NMEA
1.Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the voltage source.
2.Connect the red (+) wire on the
3.Connect a ground wire (not included) from the ground connector screw to the negative voltage terminal on the battery, using 18 AWG wire.
Ground connector screw
4.Connect the black
5.Install or check the 10 A fuse (on the fuse block or in the
6.Connect the
CAUTION: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio.
VHF 100/200 Series Radio Installation Instructions |