How to connect GPS to Garmin VHF?

[DFouch]

What do I need to connect my Garmin 315 VHF to my Garmin GPSMAP 1042xsv chartplotter for GPS capability? The VHF alarms out after a few min due to no GPS input. There is no cable connected between the two and I'm not sure what type of cable I need.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

What do the instructions say?

 

[DFouch]

Was already installed when I bought it.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Those ought to get you going…

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/vhf315/EN-US/VHF_315_OM_EN-US.pdf

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-395B9869-0DCF-4E17-A266-0D9FF08A27DE/EN-US/VHF_315_Install_EN-US.pdf

 

[MilesPrower]

You need an NMEA 2K backbone in your boat. If you already have a backbone, connect the VHF 315 to the backbone using an NMEA drop cable.

 

[DFouch]

Perfect, Thank you miles!

 

[DFouch]

Okay, so I ran the NMEA 2K to my VHF. I have GPS signal on my Chart plotter but nothing still to my VHF. It will go about 5 min and alarm " no signal found" Any ideas?

 

[lazergeek]

Im my Simrad I had to configure it to talk to the N2k network, then configure the radio to also communicate with network. You probably will have to do the same with your Garmin

 

[DFouch]

Okay, I didn't of that. I'll give it a shot. Thank you