2610 Speaker Connection

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

I am about to buy a 2610 for use on my GS & in the car. When using it on the bike, will I need to buy the combined Garmin power/speaker cable? At the moment, with my SP111, I plug my speaker helmet into the socket on the rear of the unit, but in reading the manual off the Garmin site, it seems that the 2610 doesn't have a socket to plug in to.
I would appreciate a quick answer from someone as that might mean I can sell my SP111 bike power cable with the unit, and I'm hoping to sell that tomorrow.

Thanks,

Charles

 

[Greg Masters]

Yes, you will need the Garmin power/speaker cable. That offers a jack socket near to the GPS-end of the lead into which you can plug your existing headset lead.



Greg

 

[MiGSel]

... and the plug at the back of a 2610 is completely different from the SPIII plug. So sell your cables while you can
Cheers,
Michel

 

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

Thanks for the quick replies - this upgrade is getting more expensive by the minute!!

Regards,

Charles

 

[darkhorse]

Yes, you will need the Garmin power/speaker cable. That offers a jack socket near to the GPS-end of the lead into which you can plug your existing headset lead.



Greg

I have just purchased one of these cables for my 2610. I take it that you wire this straight into your battery

 

[Greg Masters]

I have just purchased one of these cables for my 2610. I take it that you wire this straight into your battery

That's effectively what I've done - using the fuselink supplied. Some would suggest using a switch in the line somewhere - but all seem to agree that you want a power feed that doesn't shut off when you turn the ignition off.

I have no switch in mine, but use the plastic plug-cover supplied with the lead to keep the road-dirt out and as an insulator when the GPS is not in place.

Greg

 

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

My front socket on the Adventure doesn't switch off with the ignition. I've been using that for my SP111, and the batteries have never 'kicked in' even when I switch off.

Regards,

Charles

 

[Greg Masters]

I've been using that for my SP111, and the batteries have never 'kicked in' even when I switch off.

Charles

That'd be a good place to hook up to. However, it's a bigger issue with the 2610 as it doesn't have batteries at all!

Greg

 

[darkhorse]

That's effectively what I've done - using the fuselink supplied. Some would suggest using a switch in the line somewhere - but all seem to agree that you want a power feed that doesn't shut off when you turn the ignition off.

I have no switch in mine, but use the plastic plug-cover supplied with the lead to keep the road-dirt out and as an insulator when the GPS is not in place.

Greg

Cheers Greg

Dave