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NMEA sentences output by the Colorado series
The Colorado series handhelds can output the following NMEA 0183 sentences:
- GPAPB
- GPBOD
- GPBWC
- GPGGA
- GPGLL
- GPRMC
- GPRMB
- GPVTG
- GPXTE
- HCHDG
- PGRME
- PGRMZ
- PGRMM
To enable or disable certain NMEA 0183 sentences on the Colorado, please follow these instructions:
- With the device powered ON, press the top right button
- Choose Setup
- Choose System
- Press the top left button labeled Options
- Choose Advanced NMEA Setup
Once inside the Advanced NMEA Setup there are multiple options.
- NMEA Sentences will allow you to turn toggle groups of sentences
- Status will turn toggle the sentences GPGSA and GPGSV
- Wpts/Routes will toggle the sentences GPRTE and GPWPL
- GRMN Proprietary will toggle the sentenced PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ
- Autopilot Mode will toggle these sentences: GPRMC, GPRMB, GPAPB, GPBWC, and GPXTE
For more information about the Garmin proprietary sentences, please visit this link.
With regards to the USB cable pin outs, the powered wire harness will contain a wiring diagram.