8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
8-1
Before starting GPS operation
You can display your position, and transmit your
position data. To use this function, connect a NMEA
format compatible external GPS receiver to the
transceiver as shown below, or manually enter your
position.
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The Icom transceiver (Example: ID-31A/E PLUS) can be
used as an external GPS receiver.
NOTE:
Position data can be transmitted in only the
DV mode.
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Confirming the GPS signal receiving
Confirm the GPS icon is displayed.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
→
→
→ (no icon)
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
number of satellites needed are found.
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Information
•
If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend
you to move a GPS receiver to a different position.
• When
GPS Select
is set to “Manual,” the icon is
not displayed.
MENU
» GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Select
• To check your position data see page 7-1.
Connection
GPS
Receiver
(Third party)
To the
[DATA] jack
cable
To the
RS-232C port
2.5 mm
(0.1 in) (d)
RxD
TxD GND
w
e
t
o
y
• Connect Pin
w
to RxD (Ring).
• Connect Pin
e
to TxD (Tip).
• Connect Pin
t
to GND (Sleeve).
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Information
• Set
DATA Function
to “GPS/Weather.”
MENU
» SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function >
DATA Function
• To output the position data to USB (B), set
GPS
Out
to “DATA→USB (B).”
MENU
» SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function >
GPS Out
• Set
GPS Receiver Baud Rate
according to the
data rate of the GPS receiver.
MENU
» GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Receiver Baud Rate