Uniden POLARIS-BK English Owners Manual - Page 67
Optional Accessories, NMEA Technical Setup
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 64 NMEA Technical Setup POLARIS NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to the POLARIS radio. Many GPS units have a setup menu to be able to configure the NMEA0183 serial data output. This output can be used to supply information to other devices on the vessel, such as the POLARIS DSC VHF radio, auto pilots, chart plotters, etc. To setup the GPS to be used with the POLARIS radio, the following items need to be considered for proper operation: 1. Baud Rate - Set the Baud rate to 4800. 2. Data Bits - Set the Data Bits to 8. 3. Parity - Set the Parity to None. 4. Stop Bits - Set the Stop Bits to 1. 5. GPRMC Command - This command is used by the POLARIS and includes the UTC Time, Latitude, Longitude, Speed, Direction, and Date information. The data amplitude : Over 3.0V Drive capability : Over 10mA Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for "in dash" installation. Contact your Uniden Dealer for information. 64