4-9 NMEA protocol (COM PORT)

The COM PORT must be configured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol.

RADIO SETUP

NMEA

WATCH MODE▲

CHECK SUM

WX ALERT

►ON

►COM PORT

OFF

GPS SOURCE▼

 

1.Select RADIO SETUP then COM PORT.

2.Select the desired setting then press ENT. CHECK SUM ON (on) is the usual setting.

The COM PORT uses 4800 baud rate and can receive the following GPS data sentences: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS. Additionally, the radio will output the following NMEA DSC data: DSC (for DSC call), DSE (for enhanced position).

4-10 Select the GPS source (GPS SOURCE)

This radio can use either NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit.

Note: NMEA 2000 SOURCE options will appear (up to 4 sources showing the actual source name) only if an NMEA 2000 network is connected to the radio and is operational.

RADIO SETUP

GPS SOURCE

WX ALERT

▲

►NMEA0183

COM PORT

 

LGC3000

►GPS SOURCE

 

LCX113CHD

FAV CH SETU

1.Select RADIO SETUP then GPS SOURCE. (If there is only one NMEA protocol available on your vessel, only that will be shown).

2.Select the desired NMEA source then press ENT.

4-11 Favourite channel setup - Wx key (FAV CH SETU)

EU and AUS models only.

The Wx key can be programmed to a weather channel of your choice so that you have quick access to that channel.

1.Select RADIO SETUP then FAV CH SETU.

2.Rotate the CH knob or press UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save it as the WX favorite channel, then press ENT to save with WX icon lighting to indicate.

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