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Kirkland, WA 98034
Troubleshooting Your GPS Connection
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Your Plotter/GPS receiver must be capable of sending the proper sentences
(listed below) set for NMEA 0183 (Check your Plotter/GPS instructions for
information.)
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Verify that the plotter/GPS device is sending GPRMC, GPGGA, GPVTG, GPGLL, or
GPGNS sentences. (Check Plotter/GPS Instructions.)
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If you are still not receiving latitude and longitude, you can try setting the plotter
to send one sentence at a time (if possible). This can help it find the most
compatible sentence.
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Have a technician check the plotter/GPS using test equipment to verify it is
sending the GPS sentence.
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Check the solder points on the radio and plotter connectors. Some connectors are
very small, increasing the likelihood of solder bridging.