Garmin Cortex Handset Cradle (Gen 2), For Cortex H1P Portable Handset, Easy-Release Tab, 76 x 177 x 32 mm

Overview

This Garmin handset cradle for Cortex H1 and Cortex H1P handsets is a mount that keeps the handset in one known spot at the helm, with a powered option that charges the H1P portable handset from 12 V or 24 V DC.

Gen 2 uses an easy-release tab, so the handset comes out quickly when you need it without fighting a tight clip.

The non-powered version is a simple holder for the Cortex H1 tethered handset or the Cortex H1P portable handset. The powered version adds charging pins for the Cortex H1P portable handset.

Key features

• Two configurations: non-powered cradle for holding the Cortex H1 tethered handset or Cortex H1P portable handset, and a powered charging cradle for the Cortex H1P portable handset
• Easy-release tab on the Gen 2 cradle for quick removal and re-seating
• Powered charging cradle is pre-wired for 12 V or 24 V DC connections
• Built-in charging pins on the powered cradle so the handset charges while docked
• Keeps the handset secured and within reach at a helm, nav station, or cockpit mounting spot

Variants

This product is offered in multiple configurations based on whether the cradle is powered.

The powered option adds charging for the Cortex H1P portable handset, while the non-powered option is strictly a holder. Both are Gen 2 cradles with an easy-release tab.

• 010-13268-30: Powered No. Non-powered cradle that holds the Cortex H1 tethered handset or the Cortex H1P portable handset. This works well as a fixed home for the handset when charging is handled elsewhere.
• 010-13268-40: Powered Yes. Powered charging cradle for the Cortex H1P portable handset with built-in charging pins and pre-wired leads for 12 V or 24 V DC. This adds a charging point where the handset is normally stored so it stays topped up between calls.

Installation and setup

Mount the cradle where the handset can be grabbed with one hand and where the cord (for a tethered H1) or the charging contacts (for a portable H1P) will not be under constant strain. Common spots are a helm pod, a bulkhead by the nav seat, or a protected area in the cockpit.

For the powered cradle, plan a clean cable run back to your DC distribution and keep wiring supported so vibration does not work-harden the conductors over time.

Compatibility and fit

For holding, the cradle fits the Garmin Cortex H1 tethered handset and the Garmin Cortex H1P portable handset. Charging through the cradle applies to the Cortex H1P portable handset only.

If you rotate a portable handset between stations, dedicated cradles help keep it from roaming and make it obvious when it is sitting on charge.

On-board use

On a cruising boat, a fixed handset home matters when you are docking or navigating in tight water and need to answer quickly. On fishing boats, it keeps the handset from sliding around the dash and, with the powered version, keeps the portable unit charging between runs.

It is a good match for boats running a Cortex VHF system and wanting a consistent place to stow the handset at the helm, at a nav station, or in the cockpit.

Maintenance and care

Rinse away salt with fresh water and wipe dry. On the powered cradle, keep the contact area clean so the handset seats fully. Avoid harsh solvents that can haze plastics.

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