HP-2: HP2 to Garmin III +
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It's possible, but would require the fabrication of a custom Y cable to simultaneously connect the GPS, scanner, and transceiver.
I wouldn't do it, though. Having cables connected between the transceiver and the scanner increases the likelihood of ground loops and RF interference interfering with and possibly damaging the scanner. And you're talking about a significant amount of clutter with the GPS and cabling that may not be practical in a vehicle.
If you did an internal GPS install in the HP-2, then it would always have GPS capability, even when operating standalone on battery power. And you'd have less trouble with RF crosstalk.
I wouldn't do it, though. Having cables connected between the transceiver and the scanner increases the likelihood of ground loops and RF interference interfering with and possibly damaging the scanner. And you're talking about a significant amount of clutter with the GPS and cabling that may not be practical in a vehicle.
If you did an internal GPS install in the HP-2, then it would always have GPS capability, even when operating standalone on battery power. And you'd have less trouble with RF crosstalk.
I am not sure a Garmin has serial output needed.
Mark
536/436/ws1095/996p2/996xt/325p2/396xt/psr800/396t/HP-1/HP-2 & others
Mark
536/436/ws1095/996p2/996xt/325p2/396xt/psr800/396t/HP-1/HP-2 & others
It has NMEA output, no idea on the cable/jacks.
For the OP - there are at least a few that make NMEA split cables for multiple radios.
I'd think with shielding and chokes Jon's concerns should be minimal. I know plenty of Hams that run multiple as do storm chasers )( PC, scanners and multiple radios).
For the OP - there are at least a few that make NMEA split cables for multiple radios.
I'd think with shielding and chokes Jon's concerns should be minimal. I know plenty of Hams that run multiple as do storm chasers )( PC, scanners and multiple radios).
I have that exact setup with my 436 and HP 2 ! I have a Garmin to DB9 connector. I connected that to the programming cable from my BCT-15 using a null adapter (or gender changer, I forget.) I plugged BCT 15 cable into the HP 2 or 436.. Works great !!!
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