Lowrance electronic Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver - Manual (Page 76)

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For connectors and wiring information for another device, consult the
factory; phone numbers are in the back of this manual. To set Com Port
Configuration:
1. Press MENU | MENU |
↓ to
S YSTEM S ETUP
| ENT .
2. Press
↓ to
C OM P ORT
| ENT .
Configure NMEA
You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
1. Press MENU | MENU |
↓ to
S YSTEM S ETUP
| ENT .
2. Press
↓ to
C OM P ORT
| ENT |
↓ to
C ONFIGURE NMEA | ENT .
3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen-
tences. 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
position 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.