NMEA-0183 message: RMC
Position, velocity, and time
NOTE – The heading computation in this message is derived from consecutive positions. For heading using a moving baseline system, see NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR.
The RMC string is:
$GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A
GPRMC message fields
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Field |
Meaning |
|---|---|
|
0 |
Message ID $--RMC Talker ID can be: |
|
1 |
UTC of position fix |
|
2 |
Status A=active or V=void |
|
3 |
Latitude |
|
4 |
Longitude |
|
5 |
Speed over the ground in knots |
|
6 |
Track angle in degrees (True) |
|
7 |
Date |
|
8 |
Magnetic variation, in degrees |
|
9 |
The checksum data, always begins with * |