After a recent correspondence via this blog, I thought it would be useful to publish the interface information for this connection.
The Philips MK8 has two cables both with shields BUT the shields will only be connected at one end – this is the clue. So at the MK8 end there is a D-SUB 9 pin connector – open it up and have a look at the wiring….it is wired as follows:
SIGNAL OUTBOUND FROM MK8
Pin 3 – Red – NMEA OUT (to a listener)
Pin 8 – Black – NMEA OUT (to a listener)
Shield – connected to MK8 shield
(DO NOT connect the
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