KB7PYF wrote:
Greetings from the PacNorWest!

My question is: what problem(s) would I have if I cut the antenna
wire to my GPS/chart plotter (Standard Horizon CP-170) and splice
with a BNC connector or equivalent? Not sure what the impact would
be (loss issues) at the freq used by GPS.

I want to relocate the antenna and don't want to pull the antenna
wire. If I could cut, relocate and splice the wire the job is soooooo
much easier.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thanks for your time//

Charlie KB7PYF

I have a 10 meter lead spliced with a BNC connector to my GPS, and the
signals are perfectly OK.
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Cutting and splicing the cable is done all the time. Very common practice.
Just as long as you don't short the center conductor to the shield you will be
ok. Make sure if the connection is going to be exposed to weather you wrap it
in heat shrink or better yet get some 3M rubber splicing tape to seal it back
up.

P.S. Make sure the unit is turned off prior to cutting the cable (Ya never
know who you are talking too)

Regards,
Brian
Stateside Commercial Marine, Inc.
(954) 926-3665


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