MBX-4 User Guide
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MBX-4 Beacon Receiver Information
The MBX-4 receives, and demodulates RTCM SC-104 differential
correction data transmitted by 300 kHz DGPS radiobeacons. The MBX-4
house the Hemisphere GPS dual channel SBX-4 beacon receiver engine
that features high-performance beacon search algorithms and a highly
sensitive, adaptive architecture.
The MBX-4 features:
• Fast acquisition times ensuring that you are up and running
quickly
• Low power consumption giving extended battery life
• Automatic and manual tune modes for versatility
• Full NMEA 0183 command protocol for configuration,
operation, and monitoring of receiver performance
• Firmware upgrades uploaded through the serial port
• Various baud rates for compatibility with “differential-ready”
GPS products
• A 2-line by 16-character display and 3-key control panel for
operation of the receiver, and monitoring performance.
• Built-in signal splitter allows output of GPS signal from
combination GPS/beacon antenna to a separate GPS receiver