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CONFIGURING YOUR GPS
The Side Scan accepts standard NMEA 0183 information obtained from a con-
nected GPS or Loran C receiver to display your boat's heading and position (Latitude
and Longitude). For most GPS systems you will need to enable the data output, select
a version of NMEA 0183 to output and select the output's baud rate (data speed).
These selections are usually made through your receiver's Setup menu. Please refer
to your GPS or Loran C users manual for detailed instruction.
NMEA 0183 Standard version – The NMEA 0183 interface standard has evolved to
accommodate new technologies in communications for marine navigation. As a result,
most GPS receivers offer a choice of which NMEA 0183 revision is sent to its data
output. The Side Scan can obtain the boats position and heading information from a
variety of data sentences available in many of the revisions. The sentences SONAR
VIEW recognizes are GLL, GGA, VTG and RMC. It is usually best to select the latest
revision. If, after selecting a revision, either the position or heading is missing, try
selecting another revision.
Baud rate – The Side Scan uses the industry standard speed of 4800 baud for the
NMEA 0183 interface. If your receiver offers a selection of alternate baud rates, select
4800.
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