Operation Manual

12 MT-500
4.4 NMEA Cable
In order for the position reporting features of your MT-500 transceiver to func-
tion, an operating GPS navigation receiver must be connected to your trans-
ceiver. The supplied data cable plugs into the 8 pin connector on the
transceiver’s rear panel and the other end connects to the NMEA data output
from your GPS navigation receiver. Your GPS must output the $GPRMC/
GGA NMEA data sentence. Refer to your navigation receiver manual for
information about its NMEA output settings and connections.
4.5 External Speaker Connection
Provision for connecting and external speaker is provided on the rear panel.
Use an 8 Ohm speaker rated for at least 3 Watts and suitable for the environ-
ment at the chosen location.
Rear Panel Connectors
4.6 Antenna Connector
The transceiver is fitted with a type SO 239 female connector which mates
with a PL 259 male connector supplied with VHF marine antennas.