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VHF 100/00 Series Radio Installation Instructions

Step 3: Connect the VHF 100/200 Series Radio to Power

The VHF 100/200 series radios have a power-cable wiring harness that connects to power and provides interface capabilities for connecting 

external devices.

Notes:

The replacement fuse on the power cable wiring harness is a 10 A, slow-blow fuse.
If it is necessary to extend the power wires, use 18 AWG wire.
If your boat has an electrical system, you might be able to wire the radio directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block. If you 

are using the fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder supplied with the radio. You can also wire the radio directly to the battery.

-

+

To 10.8-15.6 Vdc 

boat supply

10 A fuse

Boat ground

 +

 -

To VHF 100 or 

00 series radio

Fuse Block

 

CAUtIoN: 

The VHF 100/200 series radio maximum input voltage is 15.6 Vdc. Do not exceed this voltage, because this can damage the radio and 

void the warranty.

 

Note: 

During a typical installation, use only the red and black wires. The other wires are used for NMEA 0183 and other connections, and do not 

have to be connected for normal operation of the radio. For information on connecting to a NMEA 0183-compatible device, see 

page 5.

To install the power-cable wiring harness:

1.  Use a test light or voltmeter to determine the polarity of the voltage source.

2.  Connect the red (+) wire on the power-cable wiring harness to the positive voltage terminal on the battery. (If you use the fuse block on 

the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on the Fuse Block diagram.)

3.  Connect a ground wire (not included) from the ground connector screw to the negative voltage terminal on the battery, using 18 AWG 

wire.

Ground connector 

screw

4.  Connect the black (-) wire on the power-cable wiring harness to the negative voltage terminal on the battery.

5.  Install or check the 10 A fuse (on the fuse block or in the in-line holder).

6.  Connect the power-cable wiring harness red and black wires to the red and black wires on the back of the radio (connect the two red 

wires together and the two black wires together).

 

CAUtIoN: 

Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from 

seeping into the radio.



Summary of Contents for VHF 200

Page 1: ...ne at 44 0 870 8501241 Warnings and Safety Notices Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy EME Failure to observe these guidel...

Page 2: ...outside this range in storage or operating conditions may cause failure of the LCD screen or other components This type of failure and related consequences are not covered by the manufacturer s limit...

Page 3: ...ng hole locations 4 Use a 9 64 in 3 5 mm drill bit to drill the four mounting holes 5 Use a 3 8 in 10 mm drill bit to drill a starter hole inside the corner of the template to begin cutting the mounti...

Page 4: ...wires are used for NMEA 0183 and other connections and do not have to be connected for normal operation of the radio For information on connecting to a NMEA 0183 compatible device see page 5 To insta...

Page 5: ...plotter The following diagram illustrates the NMEA 0183 wiring used to connect your VHF 100 200 series radio to a GPS chartplotter If additional cabling is necessary go to http buy garmin com VHF 200...

Page 6: ...connected 4 Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable not included to the bottom of the T connector added in step 3 to your NMEA 2000 network Use a drop cable with a length up to 20 ft 6 m 5 Connect the drop cable...

Page 7: ...uct Information 129029 GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Position Data 129799 Radio Frequency Mode Power 129808 DSC Call Information Garmin VHF 200 Series radios are NMEA 2000 certified Connecti...

Page 8: ...one you can order a microphone relocation kit at http buy garmin com which consists of a 32 8 ft 10 m extension cable a weather cap for the front microphone connector and the necessary cable hardware...

Page 9: ...ructions VHF 100 200 Series Flush Mount Template 6 15 32 in 164 mm 3 1 4 in 82 4 mm Pilot hole 9 64 in 3 5 mm drill bit Recommended clearance for DISTRESS key door Recommended clearance for sun cover...

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