My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites. I tried a spare 128 with the same result. Aha, bad antenna. I bought a cheap Chinese knock off replacement.
When I went to pull the old antenna out, I discovered the cable somehow got cut by the steering system. (I think it was a leprechaun or boat gremlin but not sure.) So, the old antenna is probably still good and I'd like to fix it as a spare. With a new antenna costing only $30, it doesn't pay to invest in pricey splice connectors, etc. My buddies on the bayou and some internet research say the RG58 AU cable can be spliced by soldering. Seems simple enough. - Peel back the outer covers and shields - Strip the insulator to expose the center conductors - Solder the center conductors together - Build up the insulator with Teflon tape, heat shrink tubing, etc - Pull one shield down - Pull the other shield over it and solder - Finish with heat shrink Like this only neater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYcYz9pbTE This is more of a curiosity project than a necessity. Just chunking the old one in the trash is also OK. Any other ideas? I see cheap connectors on mouser.com etc but don't see a butt splice thingie. I saw a video using two female connectors and a barrel connector. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
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