Garmin GPSMAP 496 - Manual (Page 146)

138 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual
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BWC, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, VTG, and XTE sentences.
Garmin’s proprietary communication protocol is available from the
Web site ( www.garmin.com ).
Removing the GPS Antenna
You can remove the antenna to use an external antenna. After the
antenna is removed, the BNC connector is exposed and ready for use
with an external antenna. For information on connecting an external
antenna to the GPSMAP 496, refer to the installation instructions
that came with the antenna.
To remove the GPS antenna:
1. Remove the external power cable from the connector on the
back of the GPSMAP 496.
2. Rotate the antenna to approximately a seven o’clock position.
The alignment notches in the casing must line up with the
notches on the antenna.
3. Pull the antenna away from the GPSMAP 496 unit.
Removing the GPS Antenna
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 496 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site
for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap496 .
Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity
link.