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====== How to connect external GPS module to Yaesu FTM-300 ====== | ====== How to connect external GPS module to Yaesu FTM-300 ====== | ||
+ | ==== TL;DR ==== | ||
+ | Yaesu FTM-300 requires higher logic levels than BN-220 can provide. MAX3232 is used to translate lower TTL logic levels to higher RS232 logic levels - [[https:// | ||
====== List of parts ====== | ====== List of parts ====== | ||
==== Production ==== | ==== Production ==== | ||
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===== Method ===== | ===== Method ===== | ||
- | ==== TL;DR ==== | + | |
- | Yaesu FTM-300 requires higher logic levels than BN-220 can provide. MAX3232 is used to translate lower TTL logic levels to higher RS232 logic levels | + | ==== Programming the GPS Module in U-Center |
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+ | - Open U-Center | ||
+ | - Connect the GPS module | ||
+ | - Set the COM port in u-center | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Wait for GPS to lock on (you will see a position appear in u-center) | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Open the View menu and select Configuration View | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Select GNSS in the left hand pane and ensure only GPS, SBAS and QZSS are enabled. Ensure Galileo and GLONASS are DISABLED. Make sure you click '' | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Select NEMA in the left hand pane and set Main Talker Id to '' | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Finally we need to save the configuration to the module. | ||
+ | - Select CFG in the left hand pane, Hold '' | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Test the configuration by disconnecting and powering down the module and reconnecting. | ||
+ | - If successful, open the View menu and Select '' | ||
+ | - You should only see messages that start '' | ||
+ | - {{:: | ||
+ | - Ask Simon - M0SMU for help in Discord if you get stuck | ||
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