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VHF 100/00 Series Radio Installation Instructions

Connecting the VHF 100/200 Series Radio to an External Speaker (Optional)

The radio can be connected to an external speaker that allows you to hear your radio at a remote location. To mount the external speaker, 

refer to the installation instructions that came with the speaker.

To connect the VHF 100 series radio to an external speaker:

1.  Connect the yellow wire on the wiring harness (located on the rear panel of the radio) to the positive (+) connection on the external 

speaker.

2.  Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.

To connect the VHF 200 series radio to an external speaker:

1.  Attach the included 23 in. (600 mm) speaker cable to the cable on the rear panel of the radio by connecting the white RCA plug into the 

white jack.

2.  Connect the yellow wire on the other end of the speaker cable to the positive (+) connection on the external speaker.
3.  Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.

 

CAUtIoN: 

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

seeping into the radio.

Connecting the GHS 10 or GHS 10i Handset or a Relocation Microphone 

to the VHF 200 Series Radio (Optional)

Use the microphone relocation port on the rear panel of the VHF 200 series radio to connect either a relocation microphone or a Garmin 

GHS 10 handset.

Connecting a Relocation Microphone for the VHF 200 or VHF 200i

To relocate the VHF 200 series radio detachable microphone, 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.

To connect the relocation microphone:

1.  Connect the extension cable to the microphone relocation port on the rear of the radio.

Microphone 

relocation port

2.  Connect the other end of the extension cable to the relocation microphone.

Connecting a GHS 10 or GHS 10i Handset

You can use a Garmin GHS 10 handset with the VHF 200 radio, or a Garmin GHS 10i handset with the VHF 200i radio. The handset 

comes with a 32.8 ft. (10 m) extension cable, a cable mounting plate, a weather cap, and the necessary cable hardware. You can order a 

GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset at http://buy.garmin.com. 
Install the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset at least 20 in. (500 mm) from any compass.

To connect the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset:

1.  Use the three 3.5 × 20 mm, panhead mounting screws to mount the bulk head plate where the handset will be located.
2.  Connect the extension cable to the microphone relocation port on the rear of the VHF 200 or VHF 200i radio.
3.  Use the bulk head plate to mount the other end of the extension cable and connect the extension cable to the handset. 

To connect an external speaker next to the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset:

The green and yellow wires on the extension cable can be used to connect an external speaker. Connect the yellow wire to the positive (+) 

connection on the external speaker. Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.
Refer to the 

VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s Manual

 to operate the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset.

The CE Notified Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 100i and VHF 200i only.

0168

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...

Page 10: ...00 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Tai...

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