VX-8GR OPERATING MANUAL162The VX-8GR allows connecting a computer COM port to the DATA Jack, and enables thefollowing functions. Refer to refer to “APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 15: COM PORT SET-TING” for the details. Displays the location data (Lat/Lon) of the after-market GPS receiver on the dis-play. Outputs the location data (Lat/Lon) of the built-in GPS receiver unit. Outputs the Waypoint data of the received APRS beacon.Refer to the illustration below, connect the optional CT-143 PC Connection Cable be-tween the COM port of your Computer and the DATA Jack on the VX-8GR.DATA JackCT-143 PC Connection Cable(Option)COM PortD-SUB 9-PIN N.C. TXD (Serial data output: VX-8GR PC) RXD (Serial data input: VX-8GR PC) N.C. GND N.C.Connected to pinConnected to pinN.C.2.5-mm 3-pin PLUG TXD (Serial data output: VX-8GR PC) RXD (Serial data input: VX-8GR PC) GNDCT-143 Cable Connections To VX-8GR To PCAPPENDIX (COMPUTER CONNECTIONS)