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GPS 17

OUNTING THE

Thoroughly read and completely understand these

instructions before attempting the installation. When in

doubt, seek professional assistance.

You can use an antenna mount to install the GPS 17. The

receiver base ﬁts a standard 1-inch, 14 threads-per-inch

marine mount. Check with your Garmin dealer or a marine

retailer for a suitable mount for the installation location.

Power to the receiver may be controlled by an on/off switch,

such as a switch on the control console. Check with your

Garmin dealer or a marine/electric retailer for this item.

Before permanently installing and wiring the GPS 17,

temporarily place the unit in the desired location, connect

the wiring, and then check operation with potential

interfering equipment turned on and off. Examples of

sources of interference are other electronic equipment, fan

motors, engine ignition, alternators, generators, radars, and

VHF radio transmissions.

GPS 17

If you ﬁnd a problem with interference, try moving the

antenna a few feet away from the source of interference

to solve the problem. When a you ﬁnd a suitable location,

permanently install the GPS 17.

Three common sources of interference for GPS units are

radar equipment, VHF radio antennas, and electromagnetic

interference from engine components.

ABOVE- OK

Radar

BELOW- OK

Radar

EMI

EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) from engine components

VHF Radio Antenna

GPS 17 Installation Guide