Compatible Devices
Any GPS transmitting NMEA‑0183 with GPRMC sentence.
Altitude information requires presence of GPGGA sentence. [garmingps-g3 | Word]
Verified Device
Garmin eTrex Vista® via RS‑232 cable [garmingps-g3 | Word]
Accessible Data
| Name | Description | Element Size | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid | Fix Valid | Long | Read Only |
| Lat | Latitude | Long | Read Only |
| Long | Longitude | Long | Read Only |
| Alt | Altitude | Long | Read Only |
| Speed | Ground Speed | Long | Read Only |
| Course | True Course | Long | Read Only |
| Var | Magnetic Variation | Long | Read Only |
| Time | Fix Time | Long | Read Only |
| Date | Fix Date | Long | Read Only |
| Both | Fix Time and Date | Long | Read Only |
Cable Information
Customer-provided RS‑232 cable per GPS unit requirements [garmingps-g3 | Word]
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