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$GPVTG
This message transfers Velocity, course over ground, and ground speed. The $GPVTG message
format is shown below.
Field
Format
Min chars
Max chars
Notes
Message ID
$GPVTG
6
6
VTG protocol header.
Course (true)
Float
1.1
3.2
Measured heading in degrees.
Reference
Char
1
1
T = true heading.
Course (magnetic)
Float
1.1
3.2
Measured heading (blank).
Reference
Char
1
1
M = magnetic heading.
Speed
Float
1.1
4.2
Speed in knots.
Units
Char
1
1
N = knots.
Speed
Float
1.1
4.2
Speed
units
Char
1
1
K = Km/h.
Mode
Char
1
1
A Autonomous
Checksum
*xx
(0) 3
3
2 digits.
Message terminator
<CR> <LF>
2
2
ASCII 13, ASCII 10.