{"product_id":"ancor-270301-nmea-2000-drop-cable-3-3ft-1m","title":"Ancor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 3.3 ft (1 m) | 270301","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 3.3 ft (1 m) | Part No. 270301\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect your NMEA 2000 instruments to the network backbone with confidence. This 3.3 ft (1 m) drop cable is the most versatile length in the Ancor N2K lineup — long enough to reach devices mounted away from the tee connector, yet flexible enough to route cleanly behind panels, under helm consoles, and through tight cable runs. The thinner, more pliable construction compared to backbone cable makes installation straightforward even in congested wiring spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270301\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 ft (1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super-flexible 22 AWG power conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard NMEA 2000 male\/female (DeviceNet Micro-C compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop cable — smaller diameter and more flexible than backbone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChartplotters and multifunction displays (MFDs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVHF radios with NMEA 2000 connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth sounders and fishfinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS antennas and AIS transponders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine monitors, fuel flow sensors, and tank senders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutopilot control heads and course computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, speed, and depth instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Network Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable connects between a tee connector and a single NMEA 2000 device. It is not a backbone cable and should not be used to extend the main trunk. Every NMEA 2000 network requires a male and female terminator at each end of the backbone — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342769188\"\u003eFemale Terminator (270105)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342900260\"\u003eMale Terminator (270106)\u003c\/a\u003e. Tee connectors are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344768036\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 1.6 ft \/ 0.5 m (270300)\u003c\/a\u003e — shorter option for tight installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342638116\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 4-Way Tee Connector (270104)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342769188\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Female Terminator (270105)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342900260\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Male Terminator (270106)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344243748\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Single Device Starter Kit (270201)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344505892\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Dual Device Starter Kit (270202)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344669732\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Single Device Backbone Starter Kit (270203)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between a drop cable and a backbone cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBackbone cable is heavier gauge and forms the main trunk of the network. Drop cables are thinner and more flexible, designed to branch off a tee connector to a single device. Never use a drop cable as backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many drop cables can I have on one network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNMEA 2000 networks support up to 50 nodes. Each device connected via a drop cable counts as one node.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable compatible with Garmin, Lowrance, Simrad, and Raymarine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — NMEA 2000 is an open standard. This cable uses standard Micro-C connectors compatible with all major marine electronics brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest use case: The 3.3 ft (1 m) drop is the most commonly requested length — it handles the majority of helm and console installations where the device is mounted a short distance from the tee. If your instrument is very close to the tee (within arm’s reach), the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344768036\"\u003e1.6 ft drop (270300)\u003c\/a\u003e keeps things tidy. Common customer question: “Do I need a starter kit or just cables?” — if you’re adding a single device to an existing network, this drop cable and a tee connector are all you need. If you’re building from scratch, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344243748\"\u003eSingle Device Starter Kit (270201)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344505892\"\u003eDual Device Starter Kit (270202)\u003c\/a\u003e which include terminators and tees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274763862052,"sku":"639-270301","price":80.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/639-270300_3cc0f6cb-68b9-4074-9161-bfa7f18def81.jpg?v=1786912730","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/ancor-270301-nmea-2000-drop-cable-3-3ft-1m","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}