T&T: Need short extension cable for Furuno GP-320B GPS install

[Peter Bennett]

Friday, November 7, 2008, 6:23:56 AM, Charlie wrote:

CJ> I am finishing up the installation of Furuno electronics and need a 6'
CJ> extension for the Furuno GP-320B (aka BBWGPS) GPS.  A query to Furuno's
CJ> excellent help desk shows that the only extension cable available is part
CJ> number 000-144-534 but it is 10 meters in length.  I have two questions for
CJ> the group; is there a source for a custom made cable?  Would it be advisable
CJ> to buy the 000-144-534 10 m cable and modify it by cutting out the middle 8 m
CJ> and then carefully soldering and sealing the conductors and shield?
CJ> Thanks.
CJ> Charlie

I assume that this is a multi-conductor cable supplying power to the
GPS, and carrying data back to the display, rather than a coax
carrying the actual GPS RF signals.  If it is a multiconductor cable,
it should be safe to cut and splice it.

I don't know what connectors Furuno uses, but some other marine
instrument makers use Switchcraft EN3 connectors, or a similar
connector from Conxall - both available from Digikey. Suitable cable
may also be available from Digikey - but it may be cheaper and safer
to cut the Furuno cable, as you know the connectors will fit.

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Peter Bennett, VE7CEI    Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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