Specifications

1. Press
MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to
COM PORT|ENT.
Configure NMEA
You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
1. Press
MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to
COM PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA|ENT.
3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences.
A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use ↑ ↓ → ← to
select a prefix, then press
ENT to turn off the prefix. (Press ENT again to
check the box and turn a prefix on.)
Configure NMEA menu, showing all prefixes turned on (checked).
NOTE:
The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.
These are the functions of the various selectable prefixes:
• GLL transmits latitude and longitude of present position, time of posi-
tion fix, and status.
• RMC and RMB transmits navigation information messages.
• APB transmits autopilot information.
• GGA transmits time, position, and fix related data.
• GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values, and satellites in view
information.
4. When the desired prefixes are checked or unchecked, press
EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT to return to the previous page.
Coordinate System Selection
The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to use
when displaying and entering position coordinates. Access this function
only in Advanced Mode.
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