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Chapter 4 Available NMEA Messages
4.1 NMEA Protocol
The NMEA protocol expresses the data in the format of ASCII. This is a standard
format for GPS applications.
4.1.1 Standard NMEA Messages
The module can output 7 standard NMEA messages, which are
NMEA Output Messages
NMEA Record
Description
GGA
Global Positioning System Fix Data.
GSA
GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
GSV
GNSS Satellites in View
RMC
Recommended Minimum Navigation Information
VTG
Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
GLL
Geographic Position – Latitude / Longitude
ZDA
Time & Date
Those messages are output at TX1 at the rate of 4800 bps (default setting). When
more than 4 messaged are chosen, a higher baud rate than 4800 bps is required.
The following will summarize the available NMEA messages. More information about
the NMEA messages refers to “NMEA 0183, Standard For Interfacing Marine
Electronic Devices, Version 3.01.