Mounting The Receiver - Garmin GPS 17 Installation Manual

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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.
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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
3'
VHF Radio Antenna
GPS 17 Installation Guide