Hartstoc
Well Known Member
I’m in the middle of a major all-Garmin G3X/GTN panel upgrade. Installation instructions for the magnetometer element, the GMU 11, warn against putting it near any ferrous components, even recommending replacing any nearby steel screws or bolts with non-magnetic alternatives. I was pretty shocked to discover that that Garmins’s own installation kit for the GMU 11 contain large, highly magnetic screws and retainers! Worst offenders are huge, heavy, and completely pointless knurled thumbscrews whose only purpose is to make installation and removal of the D-sub connector easy(something you almost never do). I discarded all of these parts and will use nylon tie-wraps to secure the D-sub to the unit.
(Added note: be sure to read responses to this concern posted below by G3Xpert Steve.)
(Added note: be sure to read responses to this concern posted below by G3Xpert Steve.)
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