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Configure dgps – Lowrance electronic Mapping GPS Receiver User Manual

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Menus for changing Com Port settings.

For connectors and wiring information for another device, see page 16.
For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another
device, consult the factory; customer service phone numbers are in the
back of this manual. Also see the entries below for Configure DGPS and
Configure NMEA. To set Com Port Configuration:

1. Press

MENU

|

MENU

|

↓ to

S

YSTEM

S

ETUP

|

ENT

.

2. Press

↓ to

C

OMMUNICATIONS

P

ORT

|

ENT

.

Configure DGPS

This unit will recognize Starlink

, Magnavox

and Lowrance DGPS

receivers.

1. Press

MENU

|

MENU

|

↓ to

S

YSTEM

S

ETUP

|

ENT

.

2. Press

↓ to

C

OMMUNICATIONS

P

ORT

|

ENT

.

A. If you have a Magnavox receiver, press

↓ to

M

AGNAVOX

|

ENT

.

B. If you have a Lowrance or Starlink receiver, press

↓ to

S

TARLINK

|

ENT

.

C. If you have a Magnavox or Starlink, press

EXIT

|

EXIT

|

EXIT

. This is

the only setup necessary. If you have a Lowrance receiver or another
Magnavox- or Starlink- compatible brand, continue with these steps:

3. Press

↓ to

C

ONFIGURE

DGPS

|

ENT

.

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.