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8 VHF 100/200 Series Radio Installation Instructions
Connecting the VHF 100/200 Series Radio to an External Speaker (Optional)
The radio can be connected to an external speaker that allows you to hear your radio at a remote location. To mount the external speaker,
refer to the installation instructions that came with the speaker.
To connect the VHF 100 series radio to an external speaker:
1. Connect the yellow wire on the wiring harness (located on the rear panel of the radio) to the positive (+) connection on the external
speaker.
2. Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.
To connect the VHF 200 series radio to an external speaker:
1. Attach the included 23 in. (600 mm) speaker cable to the cable on the rear panel of the radio by connecting the white RCA plug into the
white jack.
2. Connect the yellow wire on the other end of the speaker cable to the positive (+) connection on the external speaker.
3. Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.
CAUTION: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from
seeping into the radio.
Connecting the GHS 10 or GHS 10i Handset or a Relocation Microphone
to the VHF 200 Series Radio (Optional)
Use the microphone relocation port on the rear panel of the VHF 200 series radio to connect either a relocation microphone or a Garmin
GHS 10 handset.
Connecting a Relocation Microphone for the VHF 200 or VHF 200i
To relocate the VHF 200 series radio detachable microphone, you can order a microphone relocation kit at http://buy.garmin.com, which
consists of a 32.8 ft. (10 m) extension cable, a weather cap for the front microphone connector, and the necessary cable hardware.
To connect the relocation microphone:
1. Connect the extension cable to the microphone relocation port on the rear of the radio.
Microphone
relocation port
2. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the relocation microphone.
Connecting a GHS 10 or GHS 10i Handset
You can use a Garmin GHS 10 handset with the VHF 200 radio, or a Garmin GHS 10i handset with the VHF 200i radio. The handset
comes with a 32.8 ft. (10 m) extension cable, a cable mounting plate, a weather cap, and the necessary cable hardware. You can order a
GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset at http://buy.garmin.com.
Install the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset at least 20 in. (500 mm) from any compass.
To connect the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset:
1. Use the three 3.5 × 20 mm, panhead mounting screws to mount the bulk head plate where the handset will be located.
2. Connect the extension cable to the microphone relocation port on the rear of the VHF 200 or VHF 200i radio.
3. Use the bulk head plate to mount the other end of the extension cable and connect the extension cable to the handset.
To connect an external speaker next to the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset:
The green and yellow wires on the extension cable can be used to connect an external speaker. Connect the yellow wire to the positive (+)
connection on the external speaker. Connect the green wire to the negative (-) connection on the external speaker.
Refer to the VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s Manual to operate the GHS 10 or GHS 10i handset.
The CE Notied Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 100i and VHF 200i only.
0168