Installing your VHF 300 Series Radio
1.Select locations for the radio components.
2.Install the transceiver box (page 3).
3.Install the active speaker (page 4).
4.Install the GHS 10 (page 5).
Although these options are not necessary to use your radio, these instructions cover the following additional installation options.
•Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive speaker (page 5)
•Connecting the radio to a chartplotter or another GPS device (page 5)
•Connecting the radio to a hailer horn (page 7).
Selecting Locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components
Use the diagram to determine how to best organize the VHF 300 series radio components on your boat. Test to be sure the cables reach all components before permanently mounting any component.
Antenna connector 
GHS 10 station 1 This GHS 10 must be located in the
wheelhouse or anVHF 300 transceiver box adjacent room per
FCC law.
GHS 10 cable | NMEA 2000 drop |
extension | cable (optional) |
(optional) |
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| VHF 300 power/data cable |
NMEA 2000 network
(optional)
NMEA 0183
device
(optional)
Hailer horn
(optional)
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| Clip and tape | 10 A |
|
| fuse | |
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| bare wires | Switch |
| GHS 10 |
| 12 Vdc |
Passive | cable |
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speaker |
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(not included) | Active | GHS 10 active |
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speaker |
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| cable | speaker |
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| Bulkhead |
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GHS 10 | plate | GHS 10 |
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GHS 10 with a passive speaker | GHS 10 with an active speaker |
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| VHF 300 Series Layout Diagram |
Notes:
• Install the transceiver box in a dry, protected location.
VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions |