NMEA 0183 version 4.11 is a widely used serial communication standard for marine electronics (GPS, autopilots, sonar, AIS, etc.). This post explains what 4.11 adds, how to use it, where to find the official PDF specification, and practical tips for developers and integrators.
If you are writing a parser for v4.11 based on a PDF you found online, watch out for: Nmea 0183 Version 4.11 Pdf-
as of December 2023. While the full standard is a paid proprietary document, NMEA 0183 version 4
It introduced new identifiers to distinguish between different data sources, such as specific satellite receivers or safety systems like bilge controllers ('BI') and watertight doors ('WD'). While the full standard is a paid proprietary
Version 4.11 (released in late 2018) is centered heavily around optimizing integration with modern . NMEA 0183 - National Marine Electronics Association