Lowrance electronic Lowrance iFINDER H2O C - Manual (Page 76)

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To set Com Port Configuration:
1. Press MENU | MENU |
↓ to
S
YSTEM
S
ETUP
| ENT .
2. Press
↓ to
C OMMUNICATIONS P ORT
| ENT | ENT .
3. Use the
↓ ↑ keys to select the desired Baud Rate and press
ENT .
Configure NMEA
You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
2. From the Communications Port menu, press
↓ to
C ONFIGURE
NMEA | ENT .
3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen-
tences. A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use
↑
↓ → ← to select a prefix, then press
ENT to turn the prefix on or off.
Communication Port menu (left) with Configure NMEA menu (right).
NOTE:
The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.
These are the functions of the various selectable prefixes:
•
GLL transmits latitude and longitude of present position, time of
position fix, and status.
•
RMC and RMB transmits navigation information messages.
•
APB transmits autopilot information.
•
GGA transmits time, position, and fix related data.
•
GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values, and satellites in
view information.
4. When the desired prefixes are checked or unchecked, press EXIT re-
peatedly to return to the previous page.
Use WAAS/EGNOS
The iFINDER H2Oc has a new feature that allows users to turn WAAS
and EGNOS reception on and off. The default value is on. EGNOS
(European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European