AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message endre_holen@hotmail.com Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:10 am    Post subject: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Back to top Mike Spera Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna endre_holen (AT) hotmail (DOT) com wrote: Quote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Mini USB extension cables are available. Not sure where exactly. I believe I saw them at MicroCenter. I would avoid splicing. Good Luck, Mike Back to top Ron Natalie Guest Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:08 pm    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Mike Spera wrote: Quote: endre_holen (AT) hotmail (DOT) com wrote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Mini USB extension cables are available. Not sure where exactly. I believe I saw them at MicroCenter. I would avoid splicing. Good Luck, Mike USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. Back to top bill_hale@verigy.com Guest Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:32 am    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna On May 11, 6:08 am, Ron Natalie <r...@spamcop.net> wrote: Quote: Mike Spera wrote: endre_ho...@hotmail.com wrote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Mini USB extension cables are available. Not sure where exactly. I believe I saw them at MicroCenter. I would avoid splicing. Good Luck, Mike USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. I have one on my setup. I believe it came with the Garmin setup. Makes it easy to leave the cabling in place. You may need the rt angle connector on the 396 end which it did have. Bil Hale Back to top Mike Spera Guest Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:10 pm    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Quote: USB extension cables are blatently illegal according to the specification. You're supposed to use either an appropriate length single cable, or an approved hub to extend things. "Illegal". "Specification". Please explain. Thanks, Mike Back to top Mike Spera Guest Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:25 pm    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Quote: Digging around a little, USB 5-pin Mini B extension cables (F-M) don't seem to exist. True, but take a look at this: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0202234 Plug the existing hard wired male USB-B (mini) connector from the antenna into this, then use a standard USB A-B cable from this connector to the GPS. I do confess that I did not haul out the manual to see how the XM antenna is wired. So, the above is risk laden and guarantee free. As the attached thread suggested, you may not be able to switch back and forth from A to B USB connectors in both directions. While I offer a possible solution above that I freely admit may not work out, please save the sarcastic "BUT YOU ARE WAAAAAAAAY WRONG DUDE AND I AM RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!" postings for other newsgroups. Have fun, Mike Back to top me Guest Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 11:50 pm    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna My 396 package from Garmin DID include a usb extension cable for the xm antenna. I got a chance to use it a few weeks ago when I needed to relocate the antenna from the glareshield to the back seat in order to get reception. Call Garmin and see if you can get one, worst case they will have to charge you for it. <endre_holen (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:1178842223.055655.204110 (AT) y5g2000hsa (DOT) googlegroups.com... Quote: Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think? Back to top Dan Guest Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Do you guys find that it is necessary to move the GPS and/or XM antenna to the rear in high-wing Cessnas? I usually just set them on the glareshield in most Pipers. --Dan On May 13, 11:50 am, "me" <m...@msm.com> wrote: Quote: My 396 package from Garmin DID include a usb extension cable for the xm antenna. I got a chance to use it a few weeks ago when I needed to relocate the antenna from the glareshield to the back seat in order to get reception. Call Garmin and see if you can get one, worst case they will have to charge you for it. endre_ho...@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1178842223.055655.204110 (AT) y5g2000hsa (DOT) googlegroups.com... Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Back to top Guest Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:11 pm    Post subject: Re: USB connectors/extensions for 396 XM antenna Mike Spera <mwspera (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: Quote: While I offer a possible solution above that I freely admit may not work out, please save the sarcastic "BUT YOU ARE WAAAAAAAAY WRONG DUDE AND I AM RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!" postings for other newsgroups. I am only saying that because I care: there's a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market that are just as tasty as the real thing. Matt Roberds Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.