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Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by mrtywatz, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. mrtywatz
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    i have two GPS units with the puck antennas when the unit is shut off are the antennas drawing battery power if the units are wired hot not as an accessory but always stay on as long as unit is turned on. if the antennas are drawing power would it be enough to cause the battery to go dead in 5-7 days.
     
    mrtywatz, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. Corpus Skipper
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    No. The antenna is powered by the head unit.
     
    Corpus Skipper, Jun 17, 2006
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  3. mrtywatz
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    Thanks Craig I thought so but someone was trying to tell me they were constantly drawing down on my cranking battery.
     
    mrtywatz, Jun 18, 2006
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