I got a free Garmin 182C without an antenna, but I had an old Standard Horizon GPS antenna lying around, plus a piece of cable with the right connector on it, so I spliced the cables as noted above and it works like a charm.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 November 2016 at 18:01, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here's a double female. They call it a SO-239 barrel adapter. > > http://testparts-store.com/so-239-female-barrel-adapter- > connector-coupler-uhf-7614hn/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc > > Josh > > On Nov 18, 2016 8:13 PM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 connections on both cut > ends and then a double female to connect them together. > > In reality the center conductor carries the signal and the outer is the > shield. The signal from the antenna really isn't a high frequency signal > requiring a shielded connection with high signal to noise ratio. I agree > with your bayou brethren, just split out the center conductor and shield. > Solder independently and heat shrink. It will probably work though it may > not get a gps fix as quick and the signal may not be as strong... Oh well. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Nov 18, 2016 8:03 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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