Garmin GA 38 GPS and GLONASS Antenna GA 38 Installation Instructions - Page 1

GA™ 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPS device product box for product warnings and other important information. CAUTION To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. NOTICE When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel. This antenna can be installed to provide a stronger GPS signal to a compatible Garmin® chartplotter. This antenna uses a BNC connector to connect to the port labeled ANTENNA or EXT GPS on a compatible Garmin chartplotter. Antenna Mounting Considerations CAUTION Do not install or store the antenna near strong magnets, including speakers. A strong magnetic field can damage the antenna. You can mount the antenna on a flat surface or attach it to a standard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per inch, pipe-threaded pole (not included). You can route the cable outside of the pole or through the pole. For best performance, consider these guidelines when selecting the antenna mounting location. • To ensure the best reception, the antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions . • The antenna should not be mounted where it is shaded by the superstructure of the boat , a radome antenna, or the mast. • The antenna should not be mounted near the engine or other sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) . TA-2013/783 September 2023 GUID-4523A703-20B6-4900-8AA1-7FD4DDDF628D v7