# GPS capability description file # # This file is Copyright (c) 2010 by the GPSD project # BSD terms apply: see the file COPYING in the distribution root for details. # # Our apologies to all Unix hackers in advance for the grubby .INI syntax, # we're using it because the format has good cross-Unix support in Python. # # Each section may have the following capabilities # # type = "engine", "vendor", or "device" # date = date of submission # submitter = email of submitter, name may need quoting for RFC822 # description = Human-readable description of this item # packaging = A device's form factor # techdoc = URL to technical documentation, or at least a spec sheet # vendor_site = URL of a vendor site # vendor = vendor name # eval_unit = Which GPSD devs have one for testing (list) # engine = GPS chipset (may reference another section) # subtype = engine subtype or firmware revision level # interfaces = interface types: USB, RS-232, Bluetooth, CF, TTL, CAN. # May be a list. # usbchip = USB I/O chipset # pps = supports pulse-per-second precision time reporting # pps_accuracy = claimed PPS accuracy # time_offset = NTP offset # configurable = can the device be bricked by speed changes? # tested = last gpsd tested, or "regression" if we have a test load # nmea = NMEA version this emits, if known # notes = Miscellaneous notes on this item. To be interpreted as HTML # rating = excellent, good, fair, poor, broken, other # discontinued = If True, product has been discontinued # # Capability strings: # # to_nmea = if present, how to switch to NMEA 0183 mode from native binary # to_native = if present, how to swith to native binary mode from NMEA # modeset = set protocol, baud rate, 8N1 # # Inheritance # # To inherit capabilities from a specified section, name the section in # a "uses =" attribute. Use chains are followed recursively. An attribute # in a section overrides all attributes of the same name in all ancestor # sections. # # Certain escapes in capability strings are translated: # # %b - baud rate as ASCII numeral # # A string beginning with 0x is interpreted as a sequence of paired hex bytes, # leading 0x not included. # # Comment lines led with "#%" are vendor section marks to be used when # generating an HTML table from this file. Each should consist of a vendor # name. # # Further notes: # * In the packaging feld, a "GPS mouse" is a standalone sensor in a # display-less case designed be used as an outbard peripheral. An # "OEM module" is an un-cased circuit board with edge connectors; a # "chipset" is what it sounds like. # A "handset" is a standalone GPS with a display and human-usable # controls. A "handsfree" is a hands-free unit with display designed for # mounting on a car windshield or boat dash. # * In the rating field: # "excellent" - gpsd recognizes the GPS rapidly and reliably, # reports are complete and correct. # "good" -- gpsd has minor problems or lag recognizing the device, # but reports are complete and correct. # "fair" -- Reports have minor dropouts or problems, including occasional # transient nonsense values. # "poor" -- Reports frequently have values that are wrong or nonsense. # "broken" -- gpsd frequently fails to recognize the device at all. # "other -- See Technical Notes. # # Chipsets (alphabetical) # [ANTARIS] type = engine engine = ANTARIS nmea = 2.3 rating = good techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/products/tim_lp.html discontinued = True notes = The ANTARIS chipset has been end-of-lifed. [ANTARIS4] type = engine engine = ANTARIS4 techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/products/a4products.html nmea = 2.3 rating = good notes = Sends 'E' in second field of GSA record, not an NMEA value. Actually sends '6' in the GGA rating record for dead-reckoning fixes. (This behavior reported on the 4H chipset.) logs = ublox-lea-4h.log, ublox-lea-4s.log, ublox-lea-4t.log [BD960] type = engine engine = BD960 nmea = 3.0? tested = 2.39 notes = Spec sheet says it emits GSV, AVR, RMC, HDT, VGK, VHD, GGLK, GGA, GSA, ZDA, VTG, GST, and PIT in NMEA mode. Many of these are nonstandard. Also says: "JK and Binary: Trimble GSOF". Other web sources say it has RTK capability. rating = good [FastraX iTrax03] type = engine techdoc = http://www.fastraxgps.com/products/gpsmodules/index.cfm?template=products.show.cfm&productGuid=4594da1a-503c-469c-91b2-6948043189be engine = FastraX iTrax03 rating = good logs = com-1289.log notes = Start of fix cycle is RMC, end is GGA (GSVs may come after). [Garmin] type = engine engine = Garmin description = There are several versions; the differences are not clear. techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/support/commProtocol.html rating = good [LEA-5H] type = engine engine = LEA-5H nmea = 2.3 rating = good tested = 2.92 notes = Appears not to have the ANTARIS4 GSA quirk. logs = ublox-lea-5h.log [LEA-6H] type = engine engine = LEA-6H nmea = 2.3 rating = good tested = 3.9 notes = Appears not to have the ANTARIS4 GSA quirk. Excellent indoors. [MSB2122] type = engine engine = MSB2122 nmea = 2.3 rating = good techdoc = http://www.mstar-europe.com/products.php notes = Code-named "Poseidon 2", this appears to be a MIPS core. May ship with serious bugs that cause bogus fixes or hard crashes. [MT3339] type = engine nmea = 3.01 engine = MT3339 rating = good techdoc = http://www.adafruit.com/datasheets/PMTK_A11.pdf notes = 10Hz update. [MTK] type = engine nmea = 3.01 engine = MTK rating = good techdoc = http://www.fastraxgps.cn/download/NMEA_manual_for_Fastrax_IT500_Series_GPS_receivers.pdf notes = We have seen two versions of this, the MTK3301 and MTK3329. The technical-documentation link describes the 3329, but we think the 3301 is compatible for GPSD purposes. [Nemerix] type = engine engine = Nemerix nmea = 3.01 rating = good notes = NemeriX has gone into liquidation as of Jan 2009). It's funny, they didn't understand why they should give me an unencumbered protocol techdoc. [NovAtel-L1] type = engine engine = NovAtel-L1 techdoc = http://www.novatel.com/Documents/Manuals/om-20000086.pdf nmea = 2.20 rating = good notes = Seems to be built around the Zarlink GP4020. [Pilot Plug] type = engine engine = Pilot Plug rating = good [SE4100L] type = engine nmea = 3.01 rating = fair notes = Does not handle dates after the 10-bit GPS week rollover in 2019 well. logs = gp-320fw-2019-03-28.log, gp-320fw-2019-03-28.log-overflow, gp-320fw-2019-03-28.log-coldboot [SirfGeneric] type = engine description = Capabilities generic to all SiRF chips # Sets 4800 baud shipping GGA+GSA+GSV+RMC to_nmea = 0xa0a200188102010100000101050101010000000100010001000112c00000b0b3 to_native = $PSRF100,0,%b,8,1,0 # Sets 8N1 with specified speed [SiRF-1] type = engine description = Version 1 of the SiRF GPS engine engine = SiRF-1 nmea = 2.2 uses = SirfGeneric tested = 2.34 rating = good logs = ublox-sirf1.log notes = ublox-sirf1.log was made from a device with ublox firmware and may not be typical of SiRF-1 chips. [SiRF-2] type = engine description = Version 2 of the SiRF GPS engine engine = SiRF-2 # Later versions may do 2.3 nmea = 2.2 uses = SirfGeneric tested = 2.37 rating = good logs = bu303b-nofix.log, bu303-climbing.log, bu303-moving.log, bu303-nofix.log, bu303-stillfix.log, haicom-305N.log, holux-gm-210.log, pharos-360.log, tn200-all.log, tn200.log, tn204.log notes = The bu* logs are in native binary format; the Haicom, Holux, Pharos, and TripNav logs in NMEA. NMEA starts with GGA and ends with RMC. The tn204 NMEA looks remarkably like older Garmin cruft and may be emulating one, including the split reporting cycle. [SiRF-3] type = engine description = Version 3 of the SiRF GPS engine engine = SiRF-3 nmea = 3.01 uses = SirfGeneric rating = good logs = blumax-gps009.log, gpslim236.log, motorola-t805.log, rgm3800.log, et-332.log, tomtom-mkII.log notes = The Blumax log is in NMEA mode. Start of cycle is GGA, End of cycle is RMC. Some variants (like the Blumax) emit ZDA before GGA; others (like the GPSlim 1236, Motorola T805, RGM3800) do not. [SiRF-4] type = engine description = Version 4 of the SiRF GPS engine engine = SiRF-4 nmea = 3.01 uses = SirfGeneric rating = poor logs = bu353s4.log notes = Low power usage, but poor sensitivity and very long startup. Resets to 4800N1 every time it is unplugged. Has a tendency to freeze when switched from binary to NMEA mode (unplugging it fixes this). [SiRF-TriG] type = engine description = Chinese variant of the SiRF GPS engine engine = SiRF-TriG nmea = 4.00 uses = SirfGeneric #rating = poor logs = beidou-bd.log, beidou-gb.log notes = SiRF-IV variant produced for the Chinese market; it handles the Beidou and GLONASS constellations as well as US GPS. The main variant is described by the Chinese standard "Technical Specification of Communication Protocol for BDS Compatible Positioning Module" (TSCPB) and uses the talker ID BD. This standard is not available in English translation. There is a variant with closer NMEA 4.00 conformance that uses the talker ID GB. [Skytraq Venus 6] type = engine nmea = 3.01 rating = good tested = 2.90 [Sony CXD2951] type = engine techdoc = http://gpsd.googlecode.com/files/cxd2951-commands.pdf engine = Sony CXD2951 rating = good [STA8088] type = engine nmea = 2.2 rating = good tested = 3.7 notes = From ST Microelectronics [Touchstone ASIC] type = engine engine = Touchstone ASIC rating = good techdoc = http://www.navcomtech.com/Products/GPS/Touchstone.cfm [uNav] type = engine engine = uN3010 nmea = 3.01 notes = uNav was acquired by Atheros in 2007. They have inherited one GPS product, now designated uN3010. rating = good [UBLOX M8030-KT] type = engine engine = M8030-KT rating = good tested = 3.14 notes = Supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and SBAS. a.k.a NEO-M8N logs = neo-m8n.log [UBLOX NEO-5Q] type = engine nmea = 2.3 rating = good tested = 2.39 notes = Supports WAAS. [Zodiac] type = engine engine = Zodiac nmea = 2.2 tested = 2.0 techdoc = http://www.gpskit.nl/downloads-en.htm notes = This chip was made by Rockwell International. It was also known as the Jupiter. It has been EOLed. rating = good logs = zodiac.log # # Vendors (alphabetical by vendor) # [Adafruit] type = vendor vendor_site = https://www.adafruit.com/ [Altina] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.altina.com [Adapt Mobile] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.adapt-mobile.com> [Axiom] type = vendor vendor_site = http://code.google.com/p/gpsd/downloads/detail?name=SiRF-Axiom.pdf&can=2&q= [BeStar] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.sz-beitian.com/ [Billionton] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.billionton.com/english/index.htm [Bluenext] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.bluenext.co.uk/ [Canmore] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.canmore.com.tw/ [Columbus] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.columbus-gps.de/ [Central Pacific] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.cpit.com [Delorme] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.delorme.com [Digital Yacht] type = vendor vendor_site = http://digitalyacht.mesltd.co.uk/ [Eurotech] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.eurotech-inc.com/ [Fastrax] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.fastraxgps.com/ [EuroTronics] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.eurotronic.net/ [Garmin] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.garmin.com [Geostar] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.geostar-navigation.com [GlobalSat] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.globalsat.com.tw/ [Haicom] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.haicom.com.tw/ [Holux] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.holux.com [Humminbird] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.humminbird.com/ notes = These guys make fish-finders that incorporate GPSes [iTrek] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.i-trek.jp [Jackson Labs] type = vendor vendor_site = http://jackson-labs.com/ [LyconSys] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.lyconsys.com/index.php/en/ [Magellan] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.magellangps.com notes = Now owns what used to be the Thales and Asht product lines [Motorola] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.motorola.com/ies/GPS/products_legacy.html notes = Motorola has exited the GPS business. The OnCore line of GPSes is now sold by Synergy Systems LLC [Navcom] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navcomtech.com/ [Navis Engineering Bureau] type = vendor vendor_site = http://navis.ru/ [Navisys] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navisys.com.tw/ [Navius] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navius.biz/ notes = This vendor has also traded as "Navisky". [NaviLock] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navilock.de [Navisys] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navisys.com.tw/ [NavMan] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.navmanwirelessoem.com/ [Nokia] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.nokia.com/ [NovAtel] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.novatel.com/ [Parrot] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.parrot.com/ [Pharos] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.pharosgps.co/ [Phonix] type=vendor vendor_site = http://www.phonix.it/ [Qstarz] type=vendor vendor_site = http://www.qstarz.com/ [RF Solutions] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk [Rikaline] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.rikaline.com [Royaltek] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.royaltek.com/ [Saab] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.saabgroup.com/ [San Jose Navigation] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.sanav.com [Sejat] type = vendor vendor_site = http://sejats.blogspot.com/ [SkyTraq] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.skytraq.com.tw/ [Sure] type = vendor vendor_site = http://stores.ebay.com/Sure-Electronics/_i.html?_nkw=gps&submit=Search&_sid=208644246 [Telit] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.telit.com/ [Transystem] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.transystem.com.tw/ [Techway] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.techwayinc.com.tw/ notes = This vendor has dropped off the web [TomTom] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.tomtom.com/ [Trimble] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.trimble.com/ [u-blox] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.u-blox.de/en/ [UniTraq] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.unitraq.com/ [Variotek] type = vendor vendor_site = http://variotek.de/ [Wintec] type = vendor vendor_site = http://www.wintec.com.tw/ # # Devices (alphabetical by vendor) # #% Adafruit [Ultimate GPS HAT] type = device packaging = HAT vendor = Adafruit techdoc = https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-ultimate-gps-hat-for-raspberry-pi interfaces = Raspberry Pi HAT tested = 3.14 rating = excellent uses = MT3339 pps = Yes submitter = Gary E. Miller notes = Built-in antenna with conenctor for external antenna. Good, not great sensitivity with built-in antenna. Built-in RTC and battery. #% Altina [GBT709] type = device vendor = Altina packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.altina.com/produkty.php?destCatId=&mainCatId=13&subCatId=&prId=19 interfaces = Bluetooth configurable = insane tested = 2.35 uses = SiRF-3 submitter = Benoit Panizzon notes = Requires the "-b" flag to prevent mode switching. If the receiver locks up due to a mode switch, remove the battery for 5 to 10 minutes. #% Adapt Mobile [AD-500] type = device vendor = Adapt Mobile packaging = mouse techdoc = http://adapt-mobile.bosqom.com/default.php?page_ID=3&spage_ID=1 uses = Nemerix interfaces = Bluetooth, USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.32 submitter = Dennis van Zuijlekom . discontinued = True #% Axiom [Sandpiper] type = device vendor = Axiom packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://code.google.com/p/gpsd/downloads/detail?name=SiRF-Axiom.pdf&can=2&q= uses = SiRF-1 interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.34 pps = True notes = The vendor is out of business, but there are lots of these still around in 2006. Complete documentation for this OEM module has been archived at the GPSD site. #% BeStar [BN-880] type = device vendor = BeStar packaging = OEM module uses = UBLOX M8030-KT interfaces = LV RS-232 tested = 3.14 rating = excellent submitter = Gary E. Miller pps = False notes = Vendor is in Shenzhen, China. Frequently on eBay. Sold as a 'Flight Control Module' as it also contains gyros and acceleromters in a separate I2C bus. Does not have PPS but some resellers claim PPS. #% Billionton [Billionton CF-GPS] type = device vendor = Billionton packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.billionton.com/english/product/CF-GPS.htm uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = CF tested = 2.16 submitter = Oleg Gusev . notes = Uses SiRF firmware version 220.006.000ES. Accepts WAAS Mode Disable ($PSRF108,00*02) and WAAS Mode Enable ($PSRF108,01*03) controls. #%Bluenext [BN-901S] type = device engine = Skytraq Venus 6 date = 2010-06-10 location = model = BN-901S packaging = mouse interfaces = Bluetooth rating = excellent submitter = Andrew Gray techdoc =http://www.bluenext.co.uk/customer-support/downloads/doc_download/34-bluenext-bn-901s-gps-receiver.html tested = 2.39 vendor = Bluenext notes = Device reports protocol as "Generic NMEA" without a version number. Purchased retail (30GBP) to work with a Nokia 5233 - which is does well. Best performing GPS receiver I have seen - fast fix and robust against obstructions to sky view. logs = bn-9015.log #% Canmore [GT-730F] type = device engine = SKYTRAK interfaces = USB nmea = 3.01 packaging = mouse rating = good submitter = Rene Warren techdoc = http://www.canmore.com.tw/pdf/English%20user%20manual_GT-730F_L.pdf tested = 2.33 vendor = Canmore notes = #% Columbus [V900] type = device uses = MTK interfaces = Bluetooth model = V900 packaging = mouse rating = fair submitter = Konstantin Ristl techdoc = http://www.columbus-gps.de/v-900_support.php tested = 2.38 vendor = Columbus notes = Device is also a GPS-Logger #% Central Pacific [CPIT GP-27] type = device vendor = Central Pacific packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.cpit.com/en/GP-27.html uses = Nemerix interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 2.28 configurable = insane submitter = Tobias Minich notes =
  • There are proprietary PNMRX{30[0124],603} sentences that are only sent on change or by request
  • Several sentences can be sent to the device to change settings or request information. DO NOT USE THE PNMRX100 SENTENCE TO CHANGE THE BAUD RATE! This is not supported by the bluetooth chip on the device.
  • Settings are saved in flash powered by a backup battery and persistent over connections and when you turn it off.
  • The syntax of the PNMRX303 message and part 4 of the PNMRX603 message may differ from the syntax found in several documents on the net.
#% Delorme [EarthMate USB] type = device vendor = Delorme packaging = mouse techdoc = https://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10043&minisite=10020 uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = Cypress M8 CY7C64013 tested = 2.5 discontinued = True notes = This was the replacement for the old Zodiac version that spoke Rockwell binary protocol; it in turn has been discontinued. Some other sentences can be enabled. Requires a 2.6.10 or better kernel for the Cypress USB-HID support. [EarthMate] type = device vendor = Delorme packaging = mouse uses = Zodiac interfaces = RS-232 discontinued = True rating = good notes = This device was supported by GPSD up to release 2.96, but some bug introduced after that interfered with it until support was restored after 3.6. [TripMate] type = device vendor = Delorme packaging = mouse techdoc = http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/tripmate.faq uses = Zodiac interfaces = RS-232 discontinued = True notes = Discontinued sometime before November 1998. #% Digital Yacht [AIT250] type = device vendor = Digital Yacht engine = unknown packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.yachtronics.com/yachtronics/manuals/DIGITAL%20YACHT%20AIT250%20OPERATION.pdf interfaces = RS-232 discontinued = False tested = regression rating = good submitter = Jan Veninga notes = Both a Class B AIS transceiver and a GPS. logs = ait250.log #% Eurotech [Com-1289] type = device vendor = Eurotech packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.eurotech.fi/products/COM-1289.html engine = FastraX iTrax03 interfaces = RS-232 tested = regression rating = good submitter = Simon Le Pape #% EuroTronics [Blumax GPS009] type = device vendor = EuroTronics packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.eurotronic.net/products/produktdetails/gps_receiver.html uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth configurable = insane tested = regression submitter = Hartmut Holzgraefe notes = Requires "-b" ... I had to totally drain the battery of the device and let it rest for a few days before i was able to use it again after a first attempt of using it with without "-b" #% Fastrax [IT520U] type = device vendor = Fastrax engine = MTK packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.fastraxgps.com/showfile.cfm?guid=5861a92d-2628-4c8b-9621-058a3435edb5 date = 2011-02-21 firmware = AXN_1.30,0145,Fastrax IT500 interfaces = USB location = Kamp Lintfort, DE, 51deg 29min N, 6deg 32min E model = IT520 rating = good submitter = Kai Scharwies tested = 2.95 logs = mtk-3329.log #% Garmin [Foretrex 201] type = device engine = SiRF-3 date = 2010-08-26 interfaces = RS-232 location = Ulb?lle, DK, 55.04N 10.25E model = Foretrex 201 nmea = 3.0 notes = This device is not a conventional handfrtee unut for a car; it looks like a bulky wristwatch and is meant for bicycle handlebars. It must be set to NMEA output in the settings->interface page. packaging = handset rating = excellent submitter = Anders Lund techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/Foretrex201_OwnersManual.pdf tested = 2.95 vendor = Garmin discontinued = True logs = foretrex-201.log [Garmin GPS 10x] type = device uses = SiRF-3 date = 2010-07-18 model = GPS 10x nmea = 2.0 and 2.30 interfaces = Bluetooth packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = David Ludlow techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GarminMobile10forlaptops_PDAs_TechnicalSpecifications.pdf tested = 2.95 vendor = Garmin uses = Garmin logs = garmin-10x.log [Garmin GPS-15] type = device packaging = OEM module vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/products/gps15/spec.html uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.33 nmea = 2.0 pps = True submitter = Jason Hecker notes = "$PGRMI,,,,,,,R" must be sent to reset the device before PPS works; after about 5 minutes the PPS signal is detected properly by GPSD. [Garmin GPS-16] type = device packaging = mouse vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/products/gps16/spec.html uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.38 nmea = 2.0 submitter = Reported by Ron Marosko, Jr. , Amaury Jacquot , Jeff Francis notes = DGPS information in GPGGA sentence is not returned. Satellite azimuths/elevations and magnetic variation information are not available in binary mode. Garmin uses a nonstandard 16-bit SNR scale for signal quality in GSA. Can be switched to NMEA 3.0 with PGRMC1. . [Garmin GPS-17N] type = device packaging = mouse vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/products/gps17/spec.html uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = regression nmea = 2.0 or 3.0 submitter = Wojciech Kazubski . notes = The 17N has been discontinued and replaced by the 17HVS. The interface was RS-232 but used a custom RJ-45 jack. logs = garmin17n.log [Garmin GPS-17HVS] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = mouse techdoc = https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=158&pID=8630 engine = unknown interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.37 rating = good nmea = 2.0 or 3.0 notes = Reported by Ulrich Voigt (no email address) [Garmin GPS-18 USB] interfaces = USB nmea = N/A packaging = mouse submitter = Gary E. Miller techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GPS18_TechnicalSpecification.pdf tested = 2.38 type = device uses = Garmin vendor = Garmin notes = The USB version requires the Linux kernel garmin_usb driver. usbfs is not required after gpsd version 2.39. DOP (Dilution of Precision) information is not available (Garmin protocol includes EPE only); gpsd uses EPE to approximate DOP. Magnetic variation information is not available. Garmin uses a nonstandard 16-bit SNR scale. The 18 series, unlike the 16, reports skyview via a packet 114. They will not operate indoors and require a good sky view. [Garmin GPS-18 (all but USB)] interfaces = RS-232 nmea = 2.0 and 2.3 packaging = mouse pps = True pps_accuracy = 1us time_offset = 0.125s submitter = Gary E. Miller techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GPS18_TechnicalSpecification.pdf tested = 2.5 type = device uses = Garmin vendor = Garmin notes = The RS-232 versions can emit NMEA and are found by normal autoconfiguration. GPS-18 LVC and GPS-18 LVC/5m have PPS outputs. WAAS is supported. The 18 series, unlike the 16, reports skyview via a packet 114. They will not operate indoors and require a good sky view. NTP offset quoted is at 19200bps; drops to 0.525 at 4800bps. [GPS-25LP] type = device packaging = OEM module vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://www8.garmin.com/products/gps25/spec.html uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 nmea = 2.0 tested = regression discontinued = True submitter = Daniele Giangrazi notes = Discontinued embedded module. logs = garmin25lp.log [Garmin 38] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = http://au.geocities.com/glennbaddeley/gps/data/GPS38_OwnersManualAndTechdoc_June1997_RevB.pdf uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 rating = excellent tested = regression nmea = 2.0 discontinued = True submitter = Pascal F. Martin notes = Start-of-cycle is RMC. 2-second cycle time, 1 fix per cycle. logs = garmin38.log [Garmin 48] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=85 uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 nmea = 2.0 discontinued = True rating = excellent tested = regression notes = Start-of-cycle is RMC. 2-second cycle time, 2 fixes per cycle, GLL reports second fix. The 48 has been discontinued. The Garmin 12XL and 45 are nearly identical and should work as well. Details on the Garmin proprietary protocol can be found at here. [Garmin GPS 60] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GPS60_OwnersManual.pdf uses = Garmin interfaces = USB, RS-232 tested = 2.33 nmea = 3.01 submitter = Diego Berge [Garmin GPS 76] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/GPS76_OwnersManual.pdf uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.39 nmea = 2.3 submitter = Sebastian Niehaus , Geoff Childs notes = The device has a four pin socket described by Garmin as a serial interface. Connection to a standard 9 pin RS-232 computer socket is made using the special adaptor lead supplied by Garmin. Sebastian Niehaus says it annunces "Software Version 3.70". Geoff Childs adds: "The Garmin GPS 76 comms MUST be set to 'NMEA'. The kernel module garmin_gps is not needed and should not be specially loaded." [Geko 201] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/Geko201_OwnersManual.pdf uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = regression nmea = 3.0 submitter = Jose Luis Domingo Lopez notes = logs = garmin-geko201.log [eTrex Vista] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexVista_OwnersManual.pdf uses = Garmin interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.32 nmea = 3.0 submitter = Reed Hedges notes = [Nuvi 650] type = device vendor = Garmin packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.garmin.com/manuals/nuvi650_OwnersManual.pdf uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = USB tested = * nmea = 3.0 rating = broken notes = This device does not have real-time data output, and is incompatible with GPSD. [GPSmap 76S] type = device vendor = Garmin engine = unknown packaging = handset rating = other techdoc = http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP76S_OwnersManual.pdf tested = 2.94 nmea = 2.3 date = 2011-10-24 interfaces = USB submitter = Brad Skillman model = GPSmap 76S notes = When the GPSmap 76S is placed into simulator mode, for some unknown reason, both the xgps and cgps clients display "n/a" in the time field. However, the lat., long., and altitude fields are being displayed correctly. Using gpspipe -r is appears that the $GPGLL message is sending out the UTC time in the HHMMSS format (Note: There are no fractional seconds being generated) logs = GPSmap-76S [Montana 650t] type = device packaging = handheld interfaces = USB submitter = Richard Allen vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/Montana_600_OM_EN.pdf engine = STA2065 rating = good tested = 3.6 [GPS 152] type = device submitter = Erkki Laasonen vendor = Garmin techdoc = http://www.manualrepubliccdn.com/pdf/garmin/396-m-gps-152-manual-owner-s-manual.pdf packaging = handheld engine = unknown firmware = 3.60 nmea = 2.3 interfaces = FTDI tested = 3.6 rating = broken location = Uusikaupunki, FI, 61N 21E date = 2014-06-30 sample_notes: Log was taken on my moored boat. #% Geostar Navigation [GeoS-1M] type = device date = 2010-07-09 location = Minsk, Belarus, 53N 27E model = GeoS-1M engine = custom interfaces = TTL nmea = 3.01 packaging = OEM module rating = good sample_notes = NMEA output for a few minutes after power up. submitter = Viktar Palstsiuk techdoc = http://geostar-navigation.com/fail/manuals/User_Manual_GeoS-1M_en.pdf tested = 2.90 vendor = Geostar notes = GeoS-1M is the combined GPS/GLONASS OEM receiver board. Its architecture includes 24 tracking channels. logs = geos-1m.log #% GlobalSat [BC-307] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=12 uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = CF tested = 2.35 nmea = 2.2 rating = fair submitter = Chris Kuethe . notes = Acceptably functional running firmware 231ES. [BT-318] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.globalsat.com.tw/english/products_detail.php?main_id=21&p_id=107 uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 3.12 nmea = 2.2 rating = fair configurable = insane submitter = Frank Nicholas notes = Requires the -b option. [BT-338] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=6 uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 2.13 rating = fair submitter = Michal Panczyk [BU-303] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=11&catid=13 uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = regression rating = excellent eval_unit = esr nmea = 2.2 notes = Older versions of the BU-303 had a design defect that made it likely to fail if subjected to vibration or hard shocks. [BU-353] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=60&catid=17 uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = pre-2.29 rating = excellent eval_unit = esr nmea = 2.3 notes = This receiver does not support PPS timing output. Some versions of firmware do not support WAAS, though updates may be available for a fee from GlobalSat. [BU-355] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 3.10 rating = good eval_unit = esr nmea = 2.3 notes = This receiver does not support PPS timing output. Does support WAAS/EGNOS, unlike some 353s. [BU-353-S4] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://usglobalsat.com/store/download/688/bu353s4_ds.pdf uses = SiRF-4 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 3.11 rating = poor eval-unit = esr,gary nmea = 3.0 # Also tested by Paul Beard # Hamilton, Waikato, 37.8S 175.3E 2014-12-31 notes = This receiver does not support PPS timing output. Much like the BU-353 except for using a SiRFStar IV chip. Has poor sensitivity and takes a lot longer to cold-start than the vendor claim 45 of 45 seconds. Gary Miller rates this device "DO NOT EVER BUY ONE!", observing "The big selling point of the SiRF IV is the lower power needs. Looks like they made that happen at the expense of sensitivity and timeliness of fixes." Also, has the SiRF-IV tendency to freeze when switched from binary to NMEA mode (power-cycling it unjams it). [BT-359] vendor = GlobalSat uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth nmea = 2.2 packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = Patrick Forristal techdoc = http://www.globalsat.com.tw/eng/support_check.php?check_id=126&checkType=Manual tested = 2.37 [ET-332 Engine Board] type = device engine = SiRF-3 firmware = unknown model = ET-322 Engine Board interfaces = TTL notes = This is an OEM module but it is available in small quantities. logs = et-332.log packaging = OEM module rating = good submitter = Val Schmidt techdoc =http://www.globalsat.com.tw/products-page.php?menu=2&gs_en_product_id=4&gs_en_product_cnt_id=44&img_id=110&product_cnt_folder=4 vendor = GlobalSat [ND-100S] type = device engine = SiRF-3 date = 2011-03-14 interfaces = USB model = ND-100S notes = SirfDemo can be used to configure the product. packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = George E Farmer techdoc = http://usglobalsat.com/store/download/590/nd100s_v1.0-manual.pdf tested = 2.95 vendor = GlobalSat logs = nd-1005.log [MR-350P] date = 2010-02-03 interfaces = RS-232 nmea = 3.01 packaging = mouse pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? rating = excellent submitter = Gary E. Miller , Tony Hain techdoc = http://usglobalsat.com/p-58-mr-350p-bulkhead.aspx tested = 3.3 type = device uses = SiRF-3 vendor = GlobalSat notes = May work inside wood frame buildings. PPS pulse is only 1uS wide, but newer gpsd handles that fine. Be careful, there is also an MR-350 (no suffix P) that does NOT have PPS. logs = mr-350p [TripNav TN-200] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=45&catid=13 uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = FTDI FT232 tested = regression rating = excellent notes = We tested a version with SiRF Firmware level 231ES. The FTDI USB-to-serial chip is supported only as alpha software not yet incorporated into the Linux kernel, though it seems to be well supported by OS X and various BSDs. It seems like the only difference between this and the BU-303 is the different USB-to-serial chip. [TripNav TN-204] type = device vendor = GlobalSat packaging = mouse uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = CF tested = regression rating = excellent submitter = Pascal F. Martin notes = Sometimes sold under the brand name "Rayming", but that vendor seems to have disappeared. Chipset said to be SiRF 2 but the output looks more like old Garmin GPSes. [ND100] type = device uses = MSB2122 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 nmea = 3.0 packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = Arnaud Le Meur techdoc = http://www.globalsat.com.tw/eng/product_detail_00000124.htm tested = 2.38 vendor = GlobalSat notes = May ship with broken firmware that incorrectly reports the current year (2009) as 1953. A firmware update is available to resolve this issue. #% Haicom [HI-204S] type = device vendor = Haicom packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.haicom.com.tw/products.htm uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 3.12 rating = excellent eval_unit = esr nmea = 2.2 notes = SiRF firmware level 231ES (XTrac). Haicom provided a test unit. Manual states incorrectly that VTG is off by default. [HI-204E] type = device vendor = Haicom packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.haicom.com.tw/gps204E.shtml engine = Evermore BBP1202 interfaces = USB tested = 2.6 rating = excellent nmea = 2.2 notes = Probably uses PL2303 but we have not verified this. [HI-303S] type = device vendor = Haicom packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.haicom.com.tw/gps303s.shtml uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.25 nmea = 2.2 submitter = Denis Perchine discontinued = True notes = NMEA works, but SiRF binary does not. This device seems to ignore the $PSRF100 mode switch command. (SiRF binary may be available on the auxiliary serial port, but this is unconfirmed.) This device ships with XTrac firmware. [HI-305N] type = device vendor = Haicom packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.haicom.com.tw/ uses = Nemerix interfaces = CF tested = regression discontinued = True submitter = David Findlay notes = Adaptors for RS-232, USB, and Bluetooth operation are available. #% Holux [GM-210] type = device vendor = Holux packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.amazon.com/Holux-GM-210-Receiver-Laptop-Pocket/dp/B0006ZMBTW uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = RS-232 tested = regression nmea = 2.2 discontinued = True submitter = Patrick L. McGillan . [GR-230] type = device vendor = Holux packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.holux.com.tw/Temp%20web/GR-230.html uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = Bluetooth configurable = insane tested = 2.19 nmea = 2.2 discontinued = True notes = 4 color LED showing: Bluetooth, Navigation Update and Battery and Charger Rating Indication. FLASH based program memory. Firmware upgradeable through serial interface. Water resistant. [GPSlim 236] type = device vendor = Holux packaging = mouse techdoc = http://en.holux.com.cn/product/search.htm?filename=gpsreceiver_bluetooth_gpslim2+36.htm&target=bluetooth00&level=grandsonson uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth tested = regression rating = poor nmea = 2.2 submitter = Kévin Redon notes = Does not report altitude reliably. Optional interfaces: mini-USB -> USB, needing a special cable : GR230-A2 (USB data cable), otherwise it will not work; mini-USB -> RS-232, need cable GR230-A1(RS-232 data cable), I didn't try it with a normal cable; mini-USB -> PS2, need cable GR230-A3 (Mini USB port to PS2 port ), I didn't try it with a normal cable. [Holux GR-239] type = device vendor = Holux packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/support/DLF.jsp?DLU=http://www1.holux.com.tw:8080/JCore/UploadFile/79754.pdf uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth, USB configurable = insane tested = 2.36 rating = poor nmea = 2.2 notes = Bluetooth operation requires -b option. Powered from a car cigarette-lighter. [M-241] type = device vendor = Holux packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=341 uses = MTK interfaces = Bluetooth, USB usbchip = CP2101 configurable = insane tested = 2.37 btglitch = yes submitter = Roland Ager notes = gpsd crashes the device when autoprobing @ baud rate 9600 (unless '-b'/broken-device-safety is enabled - need to unplug/reset the device). 'stty -F /dev/ttyUSB1 ispeed 38400' helps avoiding too much autoprobing - though stty complains about not being able to perform all requested operations. #% Humminbird [Matrix-37] type = device vendor = Humminbird packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.retrevo.com/support/Humminbird-37-GPS-manual/ engine = unknown interfaces = RS-232 discontinued = True tested = regression rating = good submitter = Carl Brown notes = Depth finder and water-temperature sensor. logs = humminbird-M37.log #% iTrek [M3] type = device vendor = iTrek packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.semsons.com/im3blgpsresi.html uses = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 2.28 submitter = Lance Fetters notes = The product page points at a retail site carrying these because the vendor site is in Japanese only. This GPS emits a weirdly broken GSA sentence that crashed gpsd versions prior to 2.28. Serial parameters default to 38400; 8, N, 1. May come bundled with Microsoft Streets and Trips. logs = iTrek.log #% Jackson Labs [Firefly-1a] type = device engine = UBLOX NEO-5Q firmware = 0.918 interfaces = RS-232 pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns packaging = OEM module rating = excellent submitter = Don Weeks , Said Jackson techdoc = http://jackson-labs.com/docs/FireFly_quickstart.pdf vendor = Jackson Labs notes = Only outputs GGA and RMC NMEA strings. There are other proprietary commands. See the gpsd-dev list for patches. GPSD works as far back as the 0.914 version, which emitted \r\r\n terminations. All the FireFly units are OCXO driven, so the 1PPS output stays accurate even if GPS reception is lost. [FireFly-II] type = device engine = UBLOX NEO-5Q date = 2010-07-07 firmware = 2.18 interfaces = RS-232 pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? model = FireFly-1A and FireFly-II GPSDO notes = Uses ublox Antaris 5 with Kick Start and Super Sense, soon movingto ublox-6. Defective \r\r\n string terminations have been fixed in the 2.18 firmware version. All the FireFly units are OCXO driven, so the 1PPS output stays accurate even if GPS reception is lost. packaging = OEM module rating = good sample_notes = Stationary state, roof-mounted antenna, three levels of GPS distribution Amplifier between antenna and receiver. submitter = Said Jackson techdoc = http://www.jackson-labs.com/docs/Quickstart_FireFly_IIA_FW-rev_2.x.pdf vendor = Jackson Labs #% LyconSys [GPSMOD1] type = device engine = ANTARIS5 firmware = ROM CORE 4.00 (25682) interfaces = USB model = GPSMOD1 nmea = 2.3 packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = info@lyconsys.com techdoc = http://www.lyconsys.com/produkte/gps-emfanger-lyconsys-gpsmod1.htm tested = 2.95 vendor = LyconSys #% Magellan [EC-10X] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.herman-nelson.com/itemInfo.cfm?itemID=205 uses = Zodiac interfaces = RS-232 pps = True tested = regression discontinued = True submitter = Gary E. Miller notes = It was cool in its day, now a dinosaur mainly good for regression testing. NMEA time is accurate to about 500mS. Start of cycle is GPRMC on odd seconds, GPRMB on even seconds. logs = magellan315.log [315] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = handset techdoc = https://www.magellangps.com/assets/manuals/gps_310_315_en.pdf engine = unknown interfaces = RS-232 tested = regression rating = good submitter = Angel Marques Mateu notes = logs = magellan315.log [Meridian Platinum] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.amazon.com/Magellan-Meridian-Platinum-Handheld-GPS/dp/B00005OLYD engine = Motorola interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.21 rating = excellent nmea = v1.5 APA, v1.5 XTE, v2.1 GSA discontinued = True submitter = Chris S. Newell [eXplorist 110] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = handset techdoc = http://support.magellangps.com/support/index.php?_m=downloads%26_a=viewdownload#26downloaditemid=322 engine = unknown interfaces = USB tested = regression rating = good nmea = 2.1 submitter = rickyconnell@gmail.com logs = eXplorist110.log [eXplorist 210] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = handset techdoc = http://www.magellangps.com/assets/manuals/newprod/eXplorist%20210_US.pdf engine = unknown interfaces = USB tested = regression rating = good nmea = 2.1 submitter = Paul van den Berg notes = USB has 3 modes — NMEA data comm (3 submodes): outputs GPS data (creates /dev/ttyACM0), USB file transfer: transfer files (creates /dev/sdX and /dev/sdX1), or Power Only: use USB only for electrical power. The APA and XTE extensions choke gpsd, so select V2.1 GSA under "NMEA Data Comm>". logs = eXplorist210.log [Thales AC12] type = device vendor = Magellan packaging = OEM module techdoc = ftp://ftp.magellangps.com/OEM,%20Sensor%20&%20ADU/A12,%20%20B12,%20&%20AC12/Techdoc%20Material/A12,%20B12%20&%20AC12%20RM%20rev%20E.pdf engine = unknown interfaces = TTL nmea = 3.0 tested = regression rating = good pps = True pps_accuracy = 250ns time_offset = ? submitter = Chris Kuethe notes = Receiver comes up in silent mode, you may need to use ashctl to turn on a default set of messages. Tested with firmware BQ00 and BQ04. logs=ac12.log [Triton 400] type = device vendor = Magellan submitter = James Gerlach techdoc = http://www.tritonforum.com/Files/UserManual_ENG.pdf packaging = handset uses = SiRF-3 firmware = GSW3.2.4 nmea = 2.1 interfaces = USB tested = 3.8 and 3.5 rating = good location = Wellington, FL, USA date: 2013-03-31 logs=triton400.log #% Motorola [Oncore GT+] type = device vendor = Motorola packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.tapr.org/gps_oncorevp.html engine = Motorola interfaces = RS-232 or TTL tested = 2.20 nmea = 2.2 pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? rating = good discontinued = True submitter = Wojciech Kazubski notes = RTCM input, no WAAS. In binary mode can deliver differential correction for another Oncore GT+. Similar Motorola Oncore UT timing receiver has less functions but better timing accuracy. logs = oncore.log [T805] type = device vendor = Motorola packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/detailsPf.jsp?globalObjectId=185 uses = SiRF-3 subtype = GSC3f-7879 interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 2.35 submitter = Reported by Olivier Lahaye #% Navcom [SF-2040G] type = device vendor = Navcom packaging = survey techdoc = http://www.navcomtech.com/Products/GPS/sf2040g.cfm uses = Touchstone ASIC interfaces = RS-232, Bluetooth, Radio (untested) tested = 2.35 rating = good nmea = 3.0 submitter = Diego Berge #$ NaviSys [GR601-W] type = device vendor = Navisys packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.navisys.com.tw/products/image/130416/GR-601_flyer-130416.pdf engine = LEA-6H interfaces = USB tested = 3.12 pps = True pps_accuracy = 1ms time_offset = ? rating = excellent eval-unit = esr, gary submitter = Eric S. Raymond . notes = Also known as the Macx-1, this is the USB variant of the GR601, customized for timing use by connecting 1PPS to DCD and capable of delivering time to 1ms accuracy. The best indoor performer I have tested. Has one odd quirk: UBX reporting can be turned on, but NMEA cannot be turned off. logs = gr601-w.log [EVK 6H] type = device vendor = u-blox packaging = other techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/EVK-6_UserGuide_%28GPS.G6-EK-10040%29.pdf engine = LEA-6H interfaces = USB, RS232 tested = 3.9 pps = True pps_accuracy = 1ms time_offset = ? rating = excellent eval-unit = esr submitter = Eric S. Raymond . notes = The u-blox eval kit for the LEA-6H. Has a TCXO on a miniboard in a nice aluminum case with both USB and serial output. PPS on DCD and DSR. Good Stratum 0 time source. #% Navius [NSA-U3] type = device vendor = Navius packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.navius.biz/ uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.24 rating = excellent submitter = Jeff Francis notes = Included with the horrible Windows navigation software from Rand McNally. #% NaviLock [NL-209P] type = device vendor = NaviLock packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.navilock.de/produkte/gruppen/3/Kabel_Empfaenger/61371_NL-209PU.html?show=spec uses = Sony CXD2951 interfaces = USB, RS-232, Bluetooth configurable = insane usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.35 nmea = 2.2 submitter = Jason Curl notes = When running, need to use the -b option, else the device will hang during the GPSD probing phase and it needs to be unplugged and reinserted. To use this device with NTPd, set the the "fudge" factor to 0.840. There is no known PPS signal associated with this device. While the technical information claims 1us accuracy on the clock, the interface is undocumented, so there is no way to know if there is a usable 1PPS signal. [NL-302U] type = device vendor = NaviLock packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.navilock.de/produkte/gruppen/3/Kabel_Empfaenger/61422_NL-302U.html?show=spec uses = SiRF-3 subtype = GSW3.2.4_3.1.00.12-SDK003P1 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 nmea = 2.34 submitter = Beat Bolli notes = gpsprof output can be found here. [NL-402U USB] type = device engine = u-blox5 GPS & GALILEO SuperSense date = 2008-07-24 location = Neustadt / Holstein 54.05N 10.49 E model = NL-402U USB Empfänger interfaces = USB packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = Klaus Plöger techdoc = http://www.navilock.de/download/PDFs/60095_-_NL-402U_Datenblatt/531 tested = regression vendor = NaviLock logs = nl402u.log notes = Starts with RMC, ends with GLL. [NL-551EUSB] type = device engine = u-blox5 GPS & GALILEO SuperSense submitter = Bas van Duijnhoven vendor = NaviLock techdoc = http://www.navilock.de/files/11409.download packaging = OEM module interfaces = TTL firmware = 6.02 nmea = 2.3 tested = 3.5 location = Rheden, NL, 52.002N 6.036E date = 2012-07-03 rating = good logs = nl551e.log [BT-451] type = device engine= ANTARIS4 date = 2009-12-09 location = Lithuania, 55.8N 23.6E model = BT-451 packaging = mouse interfaces = USB rating = good submitter = Mindaugas techdoc = http://www.navilock.de/produkte/gruppen/28/Nicht_mehr_lieferbare_Artikel/60307_BT-451.html?show=spec tested = 2.39 vendor = NaviLock logs = bt451.log notes = Uses the ANTARIS4 ATR062x variant. #% NavMan [Jupiter 20] type = device vendor = NavMan packaging = chipset techdoc = uses = SiRF-2 subtype = Jupiter 21DR Firmware interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.32 nmea = 2.2 discontinued = True submitter = Andreas Stricker notes = Not a complete GPS, but a chipset. It is running with an external gyro on a our self-developed board. #%Navis Engineering Bureau [CH-4711] type = device vendor = Navis Engineering Bureau engine = CH-4706 date = 2009-11-21 firmware = m4706 03.10 02/06/09 | 12044 | M2002 05.01 02/06/09 nmea = 3.0? packaging = mouse interfaces = USB usbchip = FTDI FT232 rating = good submitter = walkie@mail.ru techdoc = http://navis.ru/downloads/CH-4711_USB/ logs = ch-4711.log notes = By default the device does not report 2d fixes; the vendor configuration tool offers checkboxes to enable any combination of none, 2D fixes, 3D fixes, or both. The devices has only a very limited set of NMEA controls but speaks a proprietary vendor format called BINR with more capabilities. [NAVIOR-24] type = device engine = CH-4701 interfaces = TTL date = 2008-05-29 location = Minsk, Belarus, 53N 27E model = NAVIOR-24 packaging = OEM module rating = good submitter = Viktar Palstsiuk techdoc = http://navis.ru/en/catalog_110_139.html vendor = Navis Engineering Bureau notes = NAVIOR-24 is the single board 24-channel navigation OEM receiver supporting GLONASS/GPS systems. logs = ch-4701.log #%Navisys [GR-300] type = device uses = SiRF-3 date = 2009-07-03 firmware = GSW3.2.4Pat2_3.1.00.12-SDK001P1.00 interfaces = USB location = East Haddon, Northampton, England, UK, 53.3N, 1.02W model = GR-300 nmea = 3.0 packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = sk1ppy14@yahoo.co.uk techdoc = http://www.navisys.com.tw/products/image/GR-300_flyer-080409.pdf tested = 2.38 vendor = Navisys notes = Also includes an (untested) Bluetooth interface. Has two LEDs: blue for bluetooth, green for rating. Solid green = on and searching for satellite fixes. Blinking green = on and has 3D fix. Also a similar GR-310 version available. It is possible that only GR-310 supports Bluetooth. Programs only seem to be able to communicate with the dongle at 4800 baud rates, though this is autodetected by gpsd with no problems. Approx £40 per dongle. #%Nokia [LD-4W] type = device uses = SiRF-3 date = 2009-12-05 location = Oulu, FI, 65N 25E model = LD-4W interfaces = Bluetooth noconfigure = yes packaging = mouse rating = fair submitter = jussi.kivilinna@mbnet.fi techdoc = http://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/phones/ tested = 2.39 vendor = Nokia logs = nokia-ld-4w.log notes = I first tried gpsd package from Ubuntu 9.10, which broke device on probe. Luckily this device has 'reset' function by pressing power button for 10 sec. Then I recompiled gpsd with only support for Generic NMEA and SiRF binary and with fixed speed (--enable-fixed-port-speed=9600). Now device works in sirf mode, and does not break on probe. #% NovAtel [SuperStar II (202)] type = device vendor = NovAtel packaging = OEM Module uses = NovAtel-L1 techdoc = http://www.novatel.com/Documents/Manuals/om-20000077.pdf tested = 2.38 discontinued = True interfaces = RS-232 pps = True submitter = Chris Kuethe notes = There are quite a number of models of SuperStarII, this is a 169-613955-202 (1Hz, Carrier Phase, Timing, 19200). Other SuperStarII boards should work. #% Parrot [CK3300] type = device vendor = Parrot packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.parrot.com/ engine = unknown interfaces = Bluetooth tested = 2.35 rating = good nmea = 2.? submitter = Andy Brown notes = In-car hands-free bluetooth phone and GPS device. Outputs NMEA #% Pharos [GPS-360] type = device vendor = Pharos packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.pharosgps.com/support/igps360_spec.htm uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = regression nmea = 2.3 discontinued = True submitter = Robert Pouliot notes = The Pharos comes with adaptors for SDIO, CF, USB and plain RS-232. Usually ships with XTrac firmware. It is strongly recommended that this device not be flashed with a different firmware as all reflashed receivers tested thus far fail to work afterward. May come bundled with Microsoft Streets and Trips. [iGPS-500] type = device vendor = Pharos packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.pharosgps.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=006_PB010_1.00&cat=141 uses = SiRF-3 subtype = GSC3f usbchip = PL2303 interfaces = USB tested = 2.3 submitter = Aurelian Maga #% Phonix [BGR6205] type = device vendor = Phonix packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.phonix.it/html/catalogo_dettaglio.cfm?idProducts=E09B5AB7-BCDF-DF66-24853E2B4680AB2C uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = Bluetooth configurable = insane tested = 2.34 nmea = 2.2 notes = As this is a Bluetooth device, gpsd must either be run with "-b" or must be compiled with fixed port speed, as the Bluetooth interface does not tolerate port speed changes at all. Reported by Sebastiano Zabert (no emal address) #% Qstarz [BT-Q818] type = device vendor = Qstarz uses = MTK interfaces = Bluetooth date = 2010-06-03 location = +34d 1m 58.80sec, -117deg 44min 49.56sec model = BT-Q818 notes = Had to use the -b option. packaging = mouse rating = excellent sample_notes = Not moving. Left unit on a north facing window sill. submitter = jason.komut+gpsd@gmail.com techdoc = http://www.qstarz.com/download/BT-Q818%20Quick%20Guide-V1.pdf tested = 2.92-4 logs=bt-q818.log #% RF Solutions [GPS-320FW] type = device engine = SE4100L interfaces = TTL nmea = 3.01 packaging = chipset rating = fair submitter = Stoo techdoc = http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk/acatalog/DS320-2.pdf vendor = RF Solutions notes = Has a binary protcol documetened at http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk/acatalog/DS-41COM-2.pdf. Sat-simulator testing reveals that the chipset does not handle dates after 2019 well; they wrap to 1999. The device sends out "$PLCS,REV,PLN012054S07,070312,145743" at reset, not documented. May actually be manufactured by Unitraq as the GP-320FW. #% Rikaline [GPS-6010 USB] type = device vendor = Rikaline packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.rikaline.com/download/GPS-6010-Manual-E.pdf uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.20 nmea = 2.2 notes = Uses SiRF firmware version 2.3.2-GSW2-2.05.024-C1Prod1.1. Manufacturer claims it is waterproof (1 meter), WAAS and EGNOS are supported. [GPS-6010-X5] type = device vendor = Rikaline packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.rikaline.com/gps_receiver.htm uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = PL2303 tested = 2.20 nmea = 2.2 submitter = Koos van den Hout notes = The USB cable is a separate item to order. You can also order an RS-232 cable or a PDA cable. #% Royaltek [Sapphire USB] type = device vendor = Royaltek packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.royaltek.com/content/view/27/27/ uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB tested = 1.97 nmea = 2.2 notes = There is an RS-232 variant as well, not yet tested. [RGM-3600] type = device uses = SiRF-3 firmware = GSW3.2.5_3.3.01.06_SDK001P1.00 interfaces = USB nmea = 3.0 notes = Works out of the box. packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = Stijn Ghesquiere techdoc = http://www.royaltek.com/FileDownload.php?dir=Product_C1_Info&file=RGM-3600%20operational%20manual%20V1_1209966059.pdf tested = 2.37 vendor = Royaltek [RGM-3800] type = device techdoc = http://www.royaltek.com/products_dtl.php?cid=2&id=23&argPage=1&argI=3 vendor = Royaltek packaging = mouse uses = SiRF-2 subtype = GSC3f/LP interfaces = USB (PL2303) tested = regression nmea = 3.0 submitter = Philipp Klenze notes = This is a GPS data logger with mouse functionality. Before it can be used with gpsd, the mouse functionality has to be switched on. That can be done with the rgm3800py utility by Karsten Petersen. The author of said tool has been very helpful to me by describing how to do that on the projectpage. Basically, one needs to run "rgm3800.py -d /dev/ttyUSB0 gmouse on" before starting gpsd. #% Saab [Saab R4] type = device date = 2011-06-01 interfaces = Other model = SAAB AIS GPS R4 positioning system uses = Pilot Plug notes = This is data from the PilotPlug, AIS + NMEA from various instruments on a Transas bridge. This is not normal GPS data. Pilotplugs are RS422, 38400 8N1. This data is obtained via a Moxa UPort 1130 using Minicom. GPSD does not work well with the UPort 1130, but the data is recognised (but not all NMEA sentences). This is from a simulator but with real equipment. packaging = other rating = broken submitter = vwf@vulkor.net techdoc = http://www.saabgroup.com/Civil-security/Maritime-Transportation-and-Port-Security/Traffic-Management-Solutions/Shipborne-AIS--NAV-Solutions/R4-GPS--DGPS--Navigation-System/ tested = 2.95 vendor = Saab logs = saab-r4 #% San Jose Navigation [FV-18] type = device vendor = San Jose Navigation packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.sanav.com/gps_engine_board/fv-18.htm engine = FV-18 interfaces = UART tested = 2.0 rating = good nmea = 2.3 notes = Special gpsd support uses 8N2 and requests sentences that gpsd requires. OEM module only, not a retail product. [FV-25] type = device vendor = San Jose Navigation packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.tri-m.com/products/systems/fv25.html uses = ANTARIS subtype = TIM-LP interfaces = UART tested = 2.34 pps = True notes = OEM module, available in small quantities from Tri-M systems. The ANTARIS chipset is obsolete, replaced by ANTARIS4. This module works in NMEA mode; gpsd also supports the UBX binary protocol. Firmware updates are available from ublox; the update is strongly recommended as it fixes a number of UBX bugs, and adds useful new features. [FV-M11] type = device vendor = San Jose Navigation engine = MTK packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.sanav.com/gps_engine_board/FV-M7_FV-M11.htm interfaces = UART rating = good tested = regression submitter = Henk Fijnvandraat (no email address) logs = mtk-3301.log [GM-38/12V] type = device vendor = San Jose Navigation packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.tri-m.com/products/systems/gm38.html engine = Furuno GN-77 interfaces = RS-232 tested = 2.21 nmea = 2.x discontinued = True rating = broken notes = Ships bad packet checksums when it does not have a fix. #%Sejat [SJ-5210] type = device engine = SiRF-3 date = 2011-05-04 interfaces = USB location = Boise, ID: 43deg 33min 52sec N / 116deg 13min 22sec W model = SJ-5210 notes = Page that comes with it states: NMEA 0183 - CGA, GSA, GSV, RMC Baud Rate - 4800 bps; Datum WGS-84 SiRF Star III 20-channel -159 dBm sensitivity Frequency L1, 1575.42 Mhz, C/A Code: 1023 Mhz Chip Rate Acq time: Hot start 1 sec/ warm start 38 sec/cold start 42 sec (ave) WAAS/EGNOS supported Do not know (but doubt) device handles baud rate changes. packaging = mouse rating = excellent submitter = rickyrockrat techdoc = http://www.sejats.com/SEJAT-SJ-5210-USB-Mouse-GPS-Receiver-w-SiRF-star-III-SJ-5210.htm tested = 2.92 vendor = Sejat #%Skytraq [Venus634LP] type = device engine = SkyTraq Venus 6 interfaces = TTL date = 2010-02-05 firmware = ver,011023,rev,090210 location = Minsk, Belarus, 53N 27E model = Venus634LP nmea = 3.01 notes = Supports A-GPS from the SkyTraq FTP server. packaging = OEM module rating = good submitter = Viktar Palstsiuk techdoc = http://www.skytraq.com.tw/download/Venus634LPx_PB_v3.pdf tested = 2.90 vendor = SkyTraq logs = venus634lp.log #%Sure [SKG16B] type = device users = MTK engine = MTK interfaces = Bluetooth, USB, RS-232 date = 2015-04-11 firmware = MTK-3301 AXN_1.36-0000 model = SKG16B nmea = 3.01 notes = See David Taylor's page: http://www.satsignal.eu/ntp/Sure-GPS.htm techdoc = http://sure-electronics.net/download/GP-GS010_Ver2.0_EN.pdf packaging = OEM module rating = excellent pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? submitter = Sanjeev Gupta tested = 3.14 vendor = Sure #% Techway [TP-051] type = device vendor = Techway packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.techwayinc.com.tw/TP-051.htm uses = SiRF-2 interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.3 nmea = 2.x discontinued = True notes = Advertises that it is waterproof. #% Telit [SL869] type = device engine = STA8088 submitter = Arn vendor = Telit techdoc = http://www.telit.com/module/infopool/download.php?id=4906 firmware = TELIT SW Version: SL869 v3.1.2.1 -STD -N96 packaging = OEM module interfaces = TTL location = Sydney, NSW, AU, -33.68 151.29 rating = good date = 2012-11-25 logs = sl869.log #% TomTom [TomTom Go910] type = device vendor = TomTom packaging = handsfree techdoc = http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/drive/car/products/ engine = SiRF-3 interfaces = USB nmea = None rating = broken notes = This device does not have real-time data output, and is incompatible with GPSD. [Mark II Bluetooth GPS] type = device vendor = TomTom engine = SiRF-3 interfaces = Bluetooth date = 2010-06-20 location = Veldhoven, NL nmea = Version 2.2 packaging = mouse rating = good sample_notes = The unit was stationary (sorry). It is a putty log after connecting to port 2947. submitter = Jose Baars peut@peut.org techdoc = http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/mob5_nav5/Wireless_GPS_manual_NAV5_MOB5.pdf tested = 2.36 logs = tomtom-mkII.log notes = I use this GPS as a time source. I use a time1 parameter of -1.4 in /etc/ntp.conf, but then it appears to provide time reliably within 100ms and only limited sky view. #% Transystem [iGPS-M] type = device vendor = Transystem packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.transystem.com.tw/products/index_detail.php?mcat_no=2&cat_no=32&pno=10&ver=en uses = uNav interfaces = USB usbchip = pl2303 tested = 2.28 submitter = Romain Goyet notes = Formerly sold under the corporate name "Bona CompuTech". [737A+ Bluetooth] type = device uses = MTK date = 2011-11-10 interfaces = Bluetooth location = Bend, Oregon 44N, 121W model = 737A+ Bluetooth nmea = 3.01 notes = USB ID: 0e8d:3329. Bluetooth (V1.2) and USB (V2) output. Linux sees the USB as a cell phone (/dev/ttyACM0). Seems a tad less sensitive than a SiRF III, but has 66 channels. Uses replaceable Lithium Ion battery that charges from the mini-USB connector. Small yet 32 hour runtime on a single charge. packaging = mouse rating = excellent sample_notes = Covered up with aluminum foil until lost lock, started capture, removed foil and logged until a good fix. submitter = Gary E. Miller techdoc = http://www.transystem.com.tw/product/53/737A+%20User%20Manual_v1.3.pdf tested = 3.2 logs = tr737A+.log vendor = Transystem #% Trimble [Trimble Lassen SK] type = device vendor = Trimble packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.trimble.com/lassensk2.shtml engine = Colossus RF ASIC, Scorpion DSP interfaces = UART tested = 2.26 rating = good nmea = 2.1 notes = Reported by Rob Janssen (no email address) [Trimble Lassen IQ] type = device vendor = Trimble packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.trimble.com/lasseniq.shtml engine = Colossus RF ASIC, IO-C33 (Epson C33 RISC) interfaces = USB,RS-232 pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = 0.675s usbchip = CP2102 tested = regression rating = good nmea = 3.0 submitter = Chris Kuethe logs = trimble-lassen_iq-3dfix.log, trimble-lassen_iq-playacar.log, trimble-lassen_iq.log [Trimble BX960] type = device vendor = Trimble packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.trimble.com/embeddedsystems/pdf/bx960_ds.pdf engine = BD960 interfaces = Ethernet tested = regression rating = good submitter = Miika Ojanen notes = Firmware versoon 4.00, dated 2009-03-10 [Accutime Gold] type = device packaging = other submitter = Venkatesh Sandilya vendor = Trimble techdoc = http://www.trimble.com/timing/acutime-gold-gps-antenna.aspx?dtID=support engine = Trimble custom interfaces = RS-232 tested = 3.9 rating = excellent date = 2013-08-28 #% u-blox [ANTARIS LEA-4H] type = device vendor = u-blox packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/products/lea_4h.html uses = ANTARIS4 tested = regression interfaces = RS-232 pps = True submitter = Andreas Stricker [ANTARIS LEA-4S] type = device vendor = u-blox packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/products/lea_4s.html uses = ANTARIS4 interfaces = USB,UART tested = regression submitter = Ali Utku Selen [ANTARIS LEA-4T] type = device vendor = u-blox packaging = OEM module techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/products/lea_4t.html uses = ANTARIS4 interfaces = USB,UART tested = regression pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? submitter = Chris Kuethe [EVK-5H-0] type = device uses = LEA-5H date = 2010-08-21 interfaces = USB location = Rotterdam, NL, 51.9N 4.6E model = EVK-5H-0 packaging = other rating = other submitter = Stephan Dierick techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/u-blox5_Protocol_Specifications%28GPS.G5-X-07036%29.pdf vendor = u-blox [LEA 5Q] type = device engine = UBLOX NEO-5Q date = 2011-02-02 interfaces = TTL pps = True pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? location = Adelaide, AU, 34.9S, 138.6E model = LEA 5Q notes = Sample contains GPGST (pseudorange noise statistics). This had to be manually enabled by sending "$PUBX,40,GST,1,1,1,0*5A\n" to the device. packaging = OEM module rating = excellent submitter = Thomas Sprinkmeier techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/customersupport/gps.g5/u-blox5_Protocol_Specifications(GPS.G5-X-07036).pdf tested = 2.95 vendor = u-blox logs = ublox-lea-5q.log [EVK-6H-0] type = device uses = LEA-6H date = 2013-10-24 interfaces = R232, USB location = Malvern, PA, 40N 75W model = EVK-6H-0 packaging = other rating = excellent pps_accuracy = 50ns time_offset = ? submitter = Eric S. Raymond techdoc = http://www.u-blox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/u-blox6_ReceiverDescriptionProtocolSpec_%28GPS.G6-SW-10018%29.pdf vendor = u-blox notes = This is the u-blox eval kit for the LEA-6H. Has both USB and RS232 with PPS outputs. Excellent indoor performance, and well suited for time service even though the 6H is not specialized for that. #% UniTraq [WGM-300U] type = device vendor = UniTraq packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.wintec.com.tw/en/support_detail.php?cate_id=11&support_id=14 uses = Sony CXD2951 configurable = insane interfaces = USB usbchip = CP2101 tested = 2.35 nmea = 3.0 submitter = Reported by Ian Darwin notes = This receiver operates as a generic NMEA device, the Sony binary protocol is unsupported. The receiver seems to lock up if too much data is thrown at it (ie. gpsd probes) thus it may require a read-only (-b) instance of gpsd. (We say 'may' because more recent instances of gpsd break the probe writes into pieces interleaved with read, and may no longer trigger this problem) [UD731] type = device vendor = UniTraq packaging = dongle techdoc = http://www.unitraq.com/product_main.php?id=17 engine = Skytraq Venus 524c rating = excellent interfaces = USB usbchip = CP2101 tested = 3.4 nmea = 3.01 submitter = Reported by Eric S. Raymond notes = Device has two variants; the basic receiver is 'R' and the version with additional data-logger capability is N. Emits only NMEA. Some Web sources incorrectly describe it as SiRF-3-based. #%Variotek [VT-BT-204] type = device engine = Skytraq Venus 6 date = 2010-03-20 model = VT-BT-204 packaging = mouse interfaces = Bluetooth #location = 48.13333 N 11.593281 E #sample_notes = all time fixed submitter = Claus Seitter techdoc = http://variotek.de/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/vt_bt204_guide_english.pdf vendor = Variotek rating = good #% Wintec [WBT-200] type = device vendor = Wintec packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.wintec.com.tw/en/product_detail.php?pro_id=57 engine = FastraX iTrax03 interfaces = Bluetooth, USB usbchip = CP2101 tested = regression nmea = 3.0 rating = good submitter = Chris Kuethe notes = This receiver operates correctly as a generic NMEA device, iTalk support is also functional, though switching between NMEA and iTalk does not yet work, nor does any device configuration. [WBT-201] type = device vendor = Wintec packaging = mouse techdoc = http://www.wintec.com.tw/en/product_detail.php?pro_id=65 uses = ANTARIS4 interfaces = Bluetooth, USB usbchip = CP2101 tested = 2.33 submitter = Espen Talberg notes = This receiver operates correctly as a generic NMEA device, UBX support is also functional, though switching between NMEA and UBX does not yet work, nor does any device configuration.