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  1. 12-28-2020, 01:40 PM #1
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    My garmin has a ground connector on the back. The instructions don't mention it. Why is it there?

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    My understanding it’s a extra point of ground in case you have interference. Some hook it up some don’t. Since I was wiring anyway I just went ahead and installed one to battery ground. Don’t believe it’s really necessary but won’t hurt anything to hook it up.
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    Thanks cray. I've been looking for info on that for days without any luck. Started to wonder if it was used for data transfer but now I know and can stop worrying.

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    I've wondered the same thing. I've never used it, but do get some interference when both the bow and console units are running, I may hook it up and see what it does.
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    I don't use it, but my Garmin 102sv/PLS system runs on it's own battery.
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    On my favorite lake there is a place where you pass under many electrical cables. My other unit will go nuts and sometimes shut off while near it. Just maybe the extra ground will fix that. Worth a try!

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    Garmin calls it a water ground. Too long to text but if anyone wants to call I can relay what they advise.
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