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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396
antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
Mike Spera wrote:
wrote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Mini USB extension cables are available. Not sure where exactly. I believe I saw them at MicroCenter. I would avoid splicing. Good Luck, Mike USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
On May 11, 6:08 am, Ron Natalie wrote:
Mike Spera wrote: wrote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Mini USB extension cables are available. Not sure where exactly. I believe I saw them at MicroCenter. I would avoid splicing. Good Luck, Mike USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. I have one on my setup. I believe it came with the Garmin setup. Makes it easy to leave the cabling in place. You may need the rt angle connector on the 396 end which it did have. Bil Hale |
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USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. "Illegal". "Specification". Please explain. Thanks, Mike |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
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Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Garmin sells an extension cable: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=1237 USB connectors are not particularly weatherproof, so you probably want to make sure all the connectors are inside the plane. You may also want to put a piece of heat-shrink tubing over the antenna plug-extension socket connection to make sure it stays plugged in. I don't think you can get there with standard "computer" cables. Digging around a little, USB 5-pin Mini B extension cables (F-M) don't seem to exist. At first I thought you might be able to make one with the available cables and adapters, but now I don't think that will work. The reason is that standard USB cables have 4 conductors plus shield, and the connectors have 4 pins plus shield. The mini USB connectors have 5 pins plus shield, but the cables only have 4 conductors plus shield. The fifth pin is jumpered at the connector to tell the device how to behave. However, the manual for the GXM 30 says that the cable is 5 conductors plus shield. So, at best, using "computer" USB cables wouldn't work, and at worst, it would fry your GPS and/or your antenna. Another option would be to buy a 5-pin Mini B plug and a 5-pin Mini B socket and make your own extension cable. The problem with this is that 5-pin Mini B plugs don't appear to be available to mortals. Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? You could, but it would probably be better to use an extension cable. You'd have to be comfortable with soldering some pretty small stuff - you'd need to make 10 28 AWG splices, plus two splices for the shield. It might be slightly easier to cut the cable and install connectors that mortals can buy on the two cut ends, and then use a ready-made extension cable between the two connectors. Of course, any of this would void the warranty on the antenna. Matt Roberds |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
Digging around a little, USB 5-pin Mini B extension cables (F-M) don't seem to exist. True, but take a look at this: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0202234 Plug the existing hard wired male USB-B (mini) connector from the antenna into this, then use a standard USB A-B cable from this connector to the GPS. I do confess that I did not haul out the manual to see how the XM antenna is wired. So, the above is risk laden and guarantee free. As the attached thread suggested, you may not be able to switch back and forth from A to B USB connectors in both directions. While I offer a possible solution above that I freely admit may not work out, please save the sarcastic "BUT YOU ARE WAAAAAAAAY WRONG DUDE AND I AM RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!" postings for other newsgroups. Have fun, Mike |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
Mike Spera wrote:
While I offer a possible solution above that I freely admit may not work out, please save the sarcastic "BUT YOU ARE WAAAAAAAAY WRONG DUDE AND I AM RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!" postings for other newsgroups. I am only saying that because I ca there's a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market that are just as tasty as the real thing. Matt Roberds |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
My 396 package from Garmin DID include a usb extension cable for the xm
antenna. I got a chance to use it a few weeks ago when I needed to relocate the antenna from the glareshield to the back seat in order to get reception. Call Garmin and see if you can get one, worst case they will have to charge you for it. wrote in message ups.com... Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? |
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USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna
Do you guys find that it is necessary to move the GPS and/or XM
antenna to the rear in high-wing Cessnas? I usually just set them on the glareshield in most Pipers. --Dan On May 13, 11:50 am, "me" wrote: My 396 package from Garmin DID include a usb extension cable for the xm antenna. I got a chance to use it a few weeks ago when I needed to relocate the antenna from the glareshield to the back seat in order to get reception. Call Garmin and see if you can get one, worst case they will have to charge you for it. wrote in message ups.com... Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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