How to Change the Output Frequency of NMEA Messages


  • How can I change the output frequency of NMEA messages? I need the GPGGA message to output at 5Hz instead of the default 1Hz.



  • Hello! You can easily adjust the output frequency of any NMEA message using the LOG command via the serial port.

    To output a message at a specific interval, you define the time in seconds. For 5Hz, the interval is 0.2 seconds (1 second / 5). For example, to output the GPGGA message on COM1 at 5Hz, you would send: LOG COM1 GPGGA ONTIME 0.2

    If you want to change it back to the default 1Hz, you would simply send: LOG COM1 GPGGA ONTIME 1


  • That's very straightforward. Is there a maximum frequency limit I should be aware of for modules like the K803 or K827?


  • Yes, excellent question. The maximum output frequency depends on the specific module you are using. For instance, the K803 supports a maximum output rate of 20Hz, while the K902 can go up to 50Hz.


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