9
$GPGSA
This message transfers DOP and active satellites information. The $GPGSA message structure
is shown below:
Field
Format
Min chars
Max chars
Notes
Message ID
$GPGSA
6
6
GSA protocol header.
Mode
Char
1
1
M Manual, forced to operate in selected mode.
A Automatic switching between modes.
Mode
Int
1
1
1
Fix not available.
2
2D position fix.
3
3D position fix.
Satellites Used
Int
2
2
SV on channel 1.
Satellites Used
Int
2
2
SV on channel 2.
…
.
..
..
..
Satellites Used
Int
2
2
SV on channel 12.
PDOP
Float
1.1
3.1
HDOP
Float
1.1
3.1
VDOP
Float
1.1
3.1
Checksum
*xx
0
3
2 digits
Message terminator
<CR> <LF>
2
2
ASCII 13, ASCII 10