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Appendix c – Garmin GPS II User Manual

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APPENDIX C

Specifications and Wiring (cont.)

The NMEA 0183 version 2.0 interface format is

supported by the GPS II, and enables the unit to drive
three NMEA devices:

NMEA 0183 version 2.0

Approved sentences:

GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB,

GPRMC, GPRTE, GPWPL, GPBOD

Proprietary sentences:

PGRME(estimated error), PGRMM (map

datum),
PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver con-
trol)

DGPS corrections are accepted on RTCM-104
v. 2.0 format. The GARMIN GBR 21 is the rec-
ommended beacon receiver for use with the
GPS II. Other receivers with the correct RTCM
format may be used, but may not correctly
display status or allow tuning control.

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