To determine whether the information on this page applies to your scanner, see the tags at the bottom of the page.
Compatible GPS receivers
You can connect your scanner to any GPS receiver that meets the following criteria:
- Outputs NMEA-0183 v3.01-compliant location data
- Outputs both the Global Positioning System Fix ( GGA ) and Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS ( RMC ) data sentences
- Provides a serial data (RS-232) connection
Configuring your scanner
- Go to the Settings menu and select Set Serial Port .
- Select Set Baud Rate.
- Select Set Rear Port.
- Select 4800 bps for the baud rate.
Connecting the receiver
- Plug your GPS receiver's RS232 cable directly into the DB9 connector on the back of the scanner.
- When the scanner recognizes the GPS input, it displays a confirmation message and shows the GPS icon on the display.
- If the GPS receiver does not have a lock on the satellites, the scanner displays Searching for Satellite .
Troubleshooting
If you can't get the scanner to recognize the GPS receiver:
- Check the receiver's baud rate. Most compatible GPS receivers use a baud rate of 4800 bps, but it's possible your receiver is using a non-standard baud rate. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the GPS receiver's.
- Check the receiver's output mode. Some receivers have proprietary signalling modes that are not NMEA compliant, but you can usually set them to use a NMEA compliant mode.
If the scanner recognizes the GPS receiver but doesn't lockout systems as you expected:
- Make sure the GPS receiver has a lock on the satellites.
- Check the location configuration for the sites and channel groups in the system.
- For each site or channel group, go to the Set LocationInfo menu.
- Check the range, latitude, and longitude settings to make sure they are correct.
- Make sure the Set GPS Enable option is set to Yes .