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== Compatible GPS receivers ==
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== Technical Requirements ==
 
Any GPS receiver meeting the following requirements:
 
Any GPS receiver meeting the following requirements:
 
* Female, 9-pin serial connector
 
* Female, 9-pin serial connector
 
* NMEA-0183 ver.3.01 compliant, including GGA and RMC sentences.
 
* NMEA-0183 ver.3.01 compliant, including GGA and RMC sentences.
  
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== Examples ==
 
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===Uniden Products===
 
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* [http://www.uniden.com/accessories/gps-accessory-module/invt/bcgpskg/ Uniden BCGPSK]
 
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* Uniden Mystic
 
  
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===Other Manufacturers===
 
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* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000196BW6 Garmin GPS 18]
 
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* Delorme Tripmate (with [http://wes.johnston.net/aprs/tripmate.htm  modification] for autostart)
 
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* GARMIN eTreX
 
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* GARMIN eTreX Legend Note: Now discontinued
 
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* GARMIN eMap
 
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* GARMIN Rino110
 
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* GARMIN GPS18PC
 
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* GARMIN 12XL
 
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* GARMIN GPSmap 60CS (needs Garmin 010-10141-00 or equivalent cable)
 
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* GARMIN GPS2 Plus
 
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* GARMIN 176C
 
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* Lowrance iFinder GO2
 
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* MAGELLAN Meridian Marine
 
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com/accessories.htm GPS1 Module Kit] sold via Scannersoft website Note: No longer available.
 
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* HOLUX Mouse GR-213 (when ordered with a serial cable)
 
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== GPS Connections ==
 
 
===General Information===
 
===General Information===
 
Some installations may require a gender changer to mate DB-9 connections. In the case of either portable scanner, if you use the cable that came with the scanner a null modem/gender changer is a requirement.  A null modem adapter is not required if you purchase the optional GPS adapter cable designed for use with the HP-1 and other DMA scanners.   
 
Some installations may require a gender changer to mate DB-9 connections. In the case of either portable scanner, if you use the cable that came with the scanner a null modem/gender changer is a requirement.  A null modem adapter is not required if you purchase the optional GPS adapter cable designed for use with the HP-1 and other DMA scanners.   
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GPS unit should have separate power supply. Beware most GPS units do not use the same voltage as the BCT15X. You can use the GPS on its battery or supply a fused power lead at the proper voltage for the GPS. The DB9 connector on the radio does not supply power to run the GPS
 
GPS unit should have separate power supply. Beware most GPS units do not use the same voltage as the BCT15X. You can use the GPS on its battery or supply a fused power lead at the proper voltage for the GPS. The DB9 connector on the radio does not supply power to run the GPS
  
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== GPS Units ==
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===Uniden Products===
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* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_GPS_Receiver_for_Police_Scanners_p/10-732017.htm Uniden BC-GPSK] via ScannerMaster
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** Be sure to read the linked blog post and article for important information
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7o9zvljKG4&ab_channel=ZipScanners Unboxing Uniden Univeral GPS (ZipScanners)]
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===Other Manufacturers===
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* [https://tinyurl.com/4nwx8yh6 GlobalSat BR-355S4 GPS Receiver (Black)] via Amazon
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** You will need the BC-UTGP cable along with the above unit
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* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|456933-sds-200-and-garmin-etrex.html|SDS200 and the GARMIN eTreX}}
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* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|454943-another-way-to-feed-gps-to-bcd436hp.html|Another Way to Feed GPS to BCD436HP}}
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* This thread covers using
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** Garmin 60CSx
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** Garmin 176c
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; Other GPS units
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* Delorme Tripmate (with modification for autostart)
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* GARMIN eMap
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* GARMIN eTreX Legend Note: Now discontinued
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* GARMIN Rino110
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* GARMIN GPS18
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* GARMIN GPS18PC
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* GARMIN 12XL
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* GARMIN GPSmap 60CS (needs Garmin 010-10141-00 or equivalent cable)
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* GARMIN GPS2 Plus
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* Lowrance iFinder GO2
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* MAGELLAN Meridian Marine
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* HOLUX Mouse GR-213 (when ordered with a serial cable)
  
 
==GPS Internal Power Feed Modification==
 
==GPS Internal Power Feed Modification==
 
The BCT15X and other scanners with rear mounted DB-9 serial connections can be modified to supply power to the [http://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/gps.php Byonics puck style GPS reciever]. You will need to disassemble the scanner and find the 5 or 6 volt regulator. Solder a wire from the output of the regulator to pin 4 of the DB-9 connector. Reassemble your scanner and plug in the Byonics GPS reciever. The LED on the receiver should start flashing, and the GPS icon on your scanner should start flashing. Both lights will glow steady once the receiver acquired a position fix.
 
The BCT15X and other scanners with rear mounted DB-9 serial connections can be modified to supply power to the [http://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/gps.php Byonics puck style GPS reciever]. You will need to disassemble the scanner and find the 5 or 6 volt regulator. Solder a wire from the output of the regulator to pin 4 of the DB-9 connector. Reassemble your scanner and plug in the Byonics GPS reciever. The LED on the receiver should start flashing, and the GPS icon on your scanner should start flashing. Both lights will glow steady once the receiver acquired a position fix.
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==Additional Information==
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; RadioReference Threads
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*{{Thread|uniden-forums.82|307752-gps-cable-mod-for-uniden-scanners.html|GPS Cable Mod for Uniden Scanners}}
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*{{Thread|uniden-forums.82|376880-sds100-gps-data-interface.html|SDS100 GPS Data Interface}}
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; RadioReference Wiki
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* [[BCD996T Lat-Lon]]
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* [[Freescan Advanced Options]]
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* [[FreeSCAN-GPS]]
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; Uniden TWiki
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD996XTGPSMode GPS Support]
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ConnectingAGpsReceiver Connecting a GPS Receiver to Uniden Handhelds]
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/MobileConnectingAGpsReceiver Connecting a GPS Receiver to Uniden mobiles]
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 15 May 2023

Technical Requirements

Any GPS receiver meeting the following requirements:

  • Female, 9-pin serial connector
  • NMEA-0183 ver.3.01 compliant, including GGA and RMC sentences.


General Information

Some installations may require a gender changer to mate DB-9 connections. In the case of either portable scanner, if you use the cable that came with the scanner a null modem/gender changer is a requirement. A null modem adapter is not required if you purchase the optional GPS adapter cable designed for use with the HP-1 and other DMA scanners.


Wiring Schemes

  • The wiring here is shown for the BCT15X and presumably the BCT15. The BCD996T and 996XT should be identical (verification wanted)


Radio connection            Kenwood D-700                         GPS connection

DB9 Serial end #5-----------------Shield------------------------------GPS  ground

DB9 Serial end #3-----------------Ring-------------------------------GPS transmit data

DB9 Serial end #2-----------------Tip--------------------------------GPS receive data

GPS unit should have separate power supply. Beware most GPS units do not use the same voltage as the BCT15X. You can use the GPS on its battery or supply a fused power lead at the proper voltage for the GPS. The DB9 connector on the radio does not supply power to run the GPS


GPS Units

Uniden Products

Other Manufacturers

Other GPS units
  • Delorme Tripmate (with modification for autostart)
  • GARMIN eMap
  • GARMIN eTreX Legend Note: Now discontinued
  • GARMIN Rino110
  • GARMIN GPS18
  • GARMIN GPS18PC
  • GARMIN 12XL
  • GARMIN GPSmap 60CS (needs Garmin 010-10141-00 or equivalent cable)
  • GARMIN GPS2 Plus
  • Lowrance iFinder GO2
  • MAGELLAN Meridian Marine
  • HOLUX Mouse GR-213 (when ordered with a serial cable)

GPS Internal Power Feed Modification

The BCT15X and other scanners with rear mounted DB-9 serial connections can be modified to supply power to the Byonics puck style GPS reciever. You will need to disassemble the scanner and find the 5 or 6 volt regulator. Solder a wire from the output of the regulator to pin 4 of the DB-9 connector. Reassemble your scanner and plug in the Byonics GPS reciever. The LED on the receiver should start flashing, and the GPS icon on your scanner should start flashing. Both lights will glow steady once the receiver acquired a position fix.


Additional Information

RadioReference Threads
RadioReference Wiki
Uniden TWiki


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