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Installation

Mounting Your Device in an ATV or Side-by-Side

Power Cable Overview

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

WARNING

Garmin® strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.


Wiring harness with callouts

1

Mount connector

2

12 to 24 Vdc system power (red)

3

System ground (black)

Mounting Considerations

  • The device must be mounted close to the bus bar or battery and within the range of the supplied power cable.

  • The mounting location must allow for the routing and connection of all cables.

  • Excess wire should be bundled and secured using the included zip ties.

  • The electrical contacts must be free from paint.

Mounting the Device on a Roll Bar

WARNING

Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some internal medical devices and electronic devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, or hard drives in laptop computers. Keep the device away from medical devices and electronic devices.

  1. Loosen the knob 1 on the roll bar mount.

    Roll bar mount assembly with a callout
  2. Place the mount around the roll bar.
  3. Tighten the knob on the mount until the clamp is secure.
  4. Insert the ball on the Group Ride mount 2 into the double-socket arm 3.

    Device and mount assembly with callouts
  5. Tighten the knob 4 slightly.
  6. If necessary, adjust the Group Ride mount 5 for better viewing and operation.
  7. Tighten the knob to secure the mount.
  8. Place the device onto the magnetic mount, and push the lock 6 down to secure the device to the mount.
  9. Connect the Group Ride power cable 7 to the connector on the vehicle wiring harness.
  10. Tighten the collar around the connected power cables.
  11. Route the power cable along a suitable path in your vehicle, and secure it using the included zip ties.

Mounting the Antenna

NOTE: The mounted antenna must be at least 4 cm (1.57 in.) away from the nearest roll bar or metal surface to avoid radio interference.

You can use the external antenna mount to mount your antenna in a more suitable location for your vehicle, such as a roll bar at the rear of your vehicle, to receive better radio reception. For the best results, use this method for vehicles that have a roll cage.

  1. Screw down and tighten the antenna cable 1 onto the Group Ride mount 2.

    Antenna relocation cable connecting to the group ride radio with callouts
  2. Find a suitable location for the antenna.
  3. Using a flat head screwdriver or 5/16 in. (8 mm) nut driver, loosen the bolt 3 on the external antenna mount until the ring separates.

    Antenna relocation kit installation with callouts
  4. Place the mount around the roll bar.
  5. Tighten the bolt on the mount until the ring is secure.
  6. Screw down and tighten the antenna 4 onto the external antenna mount plate.
  7. Route the antenna cable along a suitable path using the roll bars in your vehicle, and secure it using the included zip ties.
  8. Secure any loose cable to the roll bar using the included zip ties.
    NOTE: You should avoid bundling loose cable behind body panels to reduce antenna interference.

Installing the Antenna on the Group Ride Mount

NOTE: The mounted antenna must be at least 4 cm (1.57 in.) away from the nearest roll bar or metal surface to avoid radio interference.

For the best range performance, use the external antenna mount. You can mount the antenna directly onto the Group Ride mount when it is not possible to use the external antenna mount (Mounting the Antenna).

Screw down and tighten the antenna onto the Group Ride mount.

Group ride radio with antenna being installed

Installing the Fist Microphone and Mount

Before you can attach the fist microphone mount to your dashboard, you must select a suitable location on the dashboard.

WARNING

It is your responsibility to ensure the mounting location complies with all applicable laws and ordinances, and does not block your view of the road during the safe operation of your vehicle.

NOTICE

Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.

NOTE: This feature is not available on all product models.
  1. Align and insert the connector on the fist microphone onto the Group Ride mount.

    Group ride radio with fist microphone cable being installed
  2. Tighten the collar around the connected cable.
  3. Place the mount 1 on the selected location.

    Fist microphone mount installation with callouts
  4. Using the mount as a template, mark the three screw locations.
  5. Drill pilot holes (optional).

    For some types of mounting material, drilling pilot holes is necessary.

  6. Securely fasten the mount to the surface using the supplied screws 2.
  7. Slide the fist microphone 3 onto the mount.

    Fist microphone being placed on the mount with a callout
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November 2025
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