DSC VHF RADIO FITTING PROBLEMS

[Bob F]

Yep, I prefer to go shopping than fishing.

 

Did I really say that?

[corky]

Got it working this morning ! Long story cut short I had made two errors, firstly I hadnt correctly turned on the NMEA in the radios menu and also as Paul suggested my assumption of red not being earth was also wrong !! Never seen a red earth before but there you go....

Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions and especially Gordon, Bob F and Ahoy who all offered to take time out and come and help. Nice to find when you need a bit of help in this club you end up with more offers than you could shake a stick at

Good luck to all who fish tomorow.

chris

[Bob F]

Nicely done, Chris.

[Paul D]

Good news and glad to have been of help.

 

[duncan]

Got it working this morning ! Long story cut short I had made two errors, firstly I hadnt correctly turned on the NMEA in the radios menu and also as Paul suggested my assumption of red not being earth was also wrong !! Never seen a red earth before but there you go....

Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions and especially Gordon, Bob F and Ahoy who all offered to take time out and come and help. Nice to find when you need a bit of help in this club you end up with more offers than you could shake a stick at

Good luck to all who fish tomorow.

chris

glad you have it working

 

NMEA-ve is not the same as Earth (although Garmin use the same wire) it's a different circuit hence the radio having a red wire for the purpose.

 

 

[Paul D]

      Got it working this morning ! Long story cut short I had made two errors, firstly I hadnt correctly turned on the NMEA in the radios menu and also as Paul suggested my assumption of red not being earth was also wrong !! Never seen a red earth before but there you go....

Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions and especially Gordon, Bob F and Ahoy who all offered to take time out and come and help. Nice to find when you need a bit of help in this club you end up with more offers than you could shake a stick at 

Good luck to all who fish tomorow.

chris

glad you have it working

 

NMEA-ve is not the same as Earth (although Garmin use the same wire) it's a different circuit hence the radio having a red wire for the purpose.

Just to be clear - I didn't say the red lead was the earth

Red lead is connected to the earth but it is, as Duncan says, a completely different circuit and Garmin are obviously saving wires by choosing to have that side of their NMEA ciruitry tied to the negative side of the battery !