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    PE1PUX
    Jun 26

    QTH & Locator from GPS position

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    Hi,


    Probably not the most urgent feature, but I'm planning on using VarAC while on the road with a RV / MotorHome. It would be nice if i could connect VarAC to my USB GPS such that the QTH and Locator is automatically updated depending on my current GPS position.


    I would be more then happy to provide a USB GPS device if desired.


    73,

    Erik


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    irad d
    Sep 17

    Is there a standard GPS API or each device has its own API specs ? I dont want to get into a project where I need to support multiple GPS interfaces. if there is one standard I might be willing to explore.

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    PE1PUX
    Sep 17
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    Hi Irad,


    I think most / all GPS receivers support the NMEA 0183 format. A (USB) GPS device presents itself as a serial device which then can be polled for the NMEA 0183 formatted messages. There are standard libraries to be found on GitHub to support this format.


    en.wikipedia.org
    NMEA 0183 - Wikipedia

    Thanks for your interest in this request,

    73's


    Erik