Internal Gps Board; Configuration Of Gps-15L; Install Gps-15L To Tk-7180/ 8180 - Kenwood TK-2180 Modification Information

3.6

Internal GPS Board

(TK-7180/ 8180 only)
You can install the built-in type GPS receiver to the TK-
7180/ 8180 transceivers. This section describes how to
install the Garmin GPS 15L to the TK-7180/ 8180
transceivers.
Refer to the following URL for the information about the
GPS receiver (GPS 15L).
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps15h/
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Items Required to Install
• TK-7180/ 8180
• GPS 15L (Input Voltage: 5 V)
• Cushion Tape

3.6.1 Configuration of GPS-15L

1. Remove the cables from the unit if it is attached
2. Prepare the cushion having a double-sided adhesive
tape.
The cushion tape (No. 4016 or No. 4416)
manufactured by 3M is recommended.
3. Cut out 4 cushion tapes as the GPS-15L (30 mm x 25
mm) size.
25 mm
30 mm
Version: 1.13 USA
25 mm
30 mm
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Note:
# The 3M cushion tape having a double-sided adhesive tape has
following thickness.
No. 4016 (or No. 4016): 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
No. 4416 (or No. 4416): 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
# The above sizes are reference values. You must cut the cushion
tape out the same size as the GPS Receiver board.
4. Attach the cushion tape to the GPS-15L.

3.6.2 Install GPS-15L to TK-7180/ 8180

1. Remove the shielding plate of the TK-7180/ 8180
transceivers.
• Pull and remove the top cover by lifting two tabs
located at the side of the cover.
• Remove the top rubber packing.
• Remove 4 screws and the shielding plate.
2. Remove the panel.
Lift the rear panel by widening two side tabs, using a flat-
head screw driver, or etc. Then, pull upward to remove
the rear panel from the transceiver body
CAUTION
REMOVE THE PANEL SLOWLY. OTHERWISE, THE FLAT
CABLE MAY BE DAMAGED.
3. Remove the flat cable.
• Remove the cable from the connector on the PCB
board.
• Remove the cable from the panel.
4. Solder the power wire of the GPS board at this
positions (5C) for 5V. If your GPS board needs 8V,
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