Important Safety and Product Infomation (Multilingual)
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...of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in property damage, serious injury, or death. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to replace, the use a combination of direction, distance, location, or topography. ... the real-time clock. • Do not remove or attempt to all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. Garmin is available to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could cause an accident or collision resulting in product literature and copyright messages ...
...of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in property damage, serious injury, or death. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to replace, the use a combination of direction, distance, location, or topography. ... the real-time clock. • Do not remove or attempt to all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. Garmin is available to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could cause an accident or collision resulting in product literature and copyright messages ...
Installation
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...the bottom of the GDL 30A Owner's Manual. GDL™ 30A XM Weather Data Receiver Installation Instructions To obtain the best possible performance, install the GDL 30A Weather Data Receiver according to the following items. If any questions while using your GDL 30A. The serial number... > System > System Information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. XM WX Weather™ ID XM Radio ID Packing List, Accessories, and Tools Needed Before installing your unit, check that your GDL 30A. and 40 ft.) • Garmin Marine Network cable-6 ft. (1.8 m) • Documentation...
...the bottom of the GDL 30A Owner's Manual. GDL™ 30A XM Weather Data Receiver Installation Instructions To obtain the best possible performance, install the GDL 30A Weather Data Receiver according to the following items. If any questions while using your GDL 30A. The serial number... > System > System Information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. XM WX Weather™ ID XM Radio ID Packing List, Accessories, and Tools Needed Before installing your unit, check that your GDL 30A. and 40 ft.) • Garmin Marine Network cable-6 ft. (1.8 m) • Documentation...
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... printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. GDL 30A, GA 32, and...
... printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. GDL 30A, GA 32, and...
Owner's Manual
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... 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any purpose without the express permission...870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. GDL™ and myGarmin™ are trademarks of such changes or improvements. XM WX Weather and XM Radio are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Garmin® and...
... 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any purpose without the express permission...870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. GDL™ and myGarmin™ are trademarks of such changes or improvements. XM WX Weather and XM Radio are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Garmin® and...
Owner's Manual
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... provides graphical and textual marine XM WX Weather™ information to your XM weather and XM audio. XM Satellite Radio uses these ID numbers to www.garmin.com/ support. XM WX Weather ID XM Radio ID GDL 30A Owner's Manual Contact XM To set up your GDL 30A. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: Introduction...
... provides graphical and textual marine XM WX Weather™ information to your XM weather and XM audio. XM Satellite Radio uses these ID numbers to www.garmin.com/ support. XM WX Weather ID XM Radio ID GDL 30A Owner's Manual Contact XM To set up your GDL 30A. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: Introduction...
Owner's Manual
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... Weather 5 Preset Weather Displays 5 XM WX Weather Features 7 Precipitation 7 Atmosphere 12 Sea Surface 17 Main Menu 19 Weather Tab 19 XM Tab 24 Appendix 26 Blink Codes 26 Weather-Related Broadcast Rates 26 GDL 30A Specifications 27 Weather and Sea Surface Information 28 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 28 Software License Agreement 30 Index 31 GDL 30A Owner's Manual
... Weather 5 Preset Weather Displays 5 XM WX Weather Features 7 Precipitation 7 Atmosphere 12 Sea Surface 17 Main Menu 19 Weather Tab 19 XM Tab 24 Appendix 26 Blink Codes 26 Weather-Related Broadcast Rates 26 GDL 30A Specifications 27 Weather and Sea Surface Information 28 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 28 Software License Agreement 30 Index 31 GDL 30A Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... • Installation Instructions • Owner's Manual GDL 30A Owner's Manual Unit Overview Packing List and Accessories Before installing your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package • GDL 30A unit • 7-pin power cable • Garmin Marine Network cable (6 ft.) Optional...
... • Installation Instructions • Owner's Manual GDL 30A Owner's Manual Unit Overview Packing List and Accessories Before installing your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package • GDL 30A unit • 7-pin power cable • Garmin Marine Network cable (6 ft.) Optional...
Owner's Manual
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... connections. Step 5: Use your service package XM WX Weather: Ensure that the Garmin Marine Network is working correctly. Unit Overview Installing and Activating the GDL 30A Step 1: Install the unit Use the GDL 30A Installation Instructions to customize the new radio stations. GDL 30A Owner's Manual Step 3: Confirm all channels on the XM basic radio service are able to view weather features...
... connections. Step 5: Use your service package XM WX Weather: Ensure that the Garmin Marine Network is working correctly. Unit Overview Installing and Activating the GDL 30A Step 1: Install the unit Use the GDL 30A Installation Instructions to customize the new radio stations. GDL 30A Owner's Manual Step 3: Confirm all channels on the XM basic radio service are able to view weather features...
Owner's Manual
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... of weather information. General Sea State Storms GDL 30A Owner's Manual Using XM WX Weather Using XM WX Weather This manual describes the use your chartplotter Owner's Manual for instructions on using XM WX Weather and XM Audio. Preset Weather Displays Use presets to cycle through the three presets. WARNING: The XM Weather Radio data is not intended to be relied...
... of weather information. General Sea State Storms GDL 30A Owner's Manual Using XM WX Weather Using XM WX Weather This manual describes the use your chartplotter Owner's Manual for instructions on using XM WX Weather and XM Audio. Preset Weather Displays Use presets to cycle through the three presets. WARNING: The XM Weather Radio data is not intended to be relied...
Owner's Manual
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You can customize the weather displays. Using XM WX Weather Customizing the Preset Weather Displays You can also change the name of the presets and customize any of the weather features. Each category contains display settings for that topic. For detailed information on customizing the preset weather displays, please see the chartplotter Owner's Manual. Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surface GDL 30A Owner's Manual Each preset has three subcategories: Precipitation, Atmosphere, and Sea Surface.
You can customize the weather displays. Using XM WX Weather Customizing the Preset Weather Displays You can also change the name of the presets and customize any of the weather features. Each category contains display settings for that topic. For detailed information on customizing the preset weather displays, please see the chartplotter Owner's Manual. Precipitation Atmosphere Sea Surface GDL 30A Owner's Manual Each preset has three subcategories: Precipitation, Atmosphere, and Sea Surface.
Owner's Manual
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XM WX Weather Features XM WX Weather Features Following is an acronym for Rain, Mix, and Snow can be displayed independently or with Cloud Tops. NEXRAD can be turned on ..., from very light rain and snow up to display at a selected zoom range. NEXRAD NEXRAD is a brief description of each weather feature. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GDL 30A Owner's Manual
XM WX Weather Features XM WX Weather Features Following is an acronym for Rain, Mix, and Snow can be displayed independently or with Cloud Tops. NEXRAD can be turned on ..., from very light rain and snow up to display at a selected zoom range. NEXRAD NEXRAD is a brief description of each weather feature. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GDL 30A Owner's Manual
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Cloud Tops can be displayed independently or with NEXRAD GDL 30A Owner's Manual Cloud Tops Legend Cloud Tops Cloud Tops with NEXRAD information. XM WX Weather Features Cloud Tops Cloud Tops are shown in shades of gray.
Cloud Tops can be displayed independently or with NEXRAD GDL 30A Owner's Manual Cloud Tops Legend Cloud Tops Cloud Tops with NEXRAD information. XM WX Weather Features Cloud Tops Cloud Tops are shown in shades of gray.
Owner's Manual
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The red bars that span the cone indicate the projected area of the storm. GDL 30A Owner's Manual The direction the red cone is pointing (from the narrow end to the wide end) indicates the projected path of the storm cell. The storm icon indicates the current location of the storm cell. The red bars that span the cone in this storm indicate where the storm will be at 15-minute intervals in the immediate future. XM WX Weather Features Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storm cells and the projected path of storms in the next hour. Each bar represents 15 minutes.
The red bars that span the cone indicate the projected area of the storm. GDL 30A Owner's Manual The direction the red cone is pointing (from the narrow end to the wide end) indicates the projected path of the storm cell. The storm icon indicates the current location of the storm cell. The red bars that span the cone in this storm indicate where the storm will be at 15-minute intervals in the immediate future. XM WX Weather Features Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storm cells and the projected path of storms in the next hour. Each bar represents 15 minutes.
Owner's Manual
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Cloud Tops 10 Cloud Tops with NEXRAD GDL 30A Owner's Manual XM WX Weather Features Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning-bolt icons, as shown in the images below. The ground-based detection network only detects cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning strikes appear on the map if they have been detected within the last seven minutes.
Cloud Tops 10 Cloud Tops with NEXRAD GDL 30A Owner's Manual XM WX Weather Features Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning-bolt icons, as shown in the images below. The ground-based detection network only detects cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning strikes appear on the map if they have been detected within the last seven minutes.
Owner's Manual
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...provided. In this example, this example of Hurricane Charley in August, 2004, NEXRAD data, wave height, and wind are shown. GDL 30A Owner's Manual 11 The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals and a fifth forecast at each projected location are also visible. Forecasted ... locations received from the National Hurricane Center. The darkened squares that appear along its projected path (indicated by a red line). XM WX Weather Features Hurricanes The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as...
...provided. In this example, this example of Hurricane Charley in August, 2004, NEXRAD data, wave height, and wind are shown. GDL 30A Owner's Manual 11 The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals and a fifth forecast at each projected location are also visible. Forecasted ... locations received from the National Hurricane Center. The darkened squares that appear along its projected path (indicated by a red line). XM WX Weather Features Hurricanes The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as...
Owner's Manual
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... a wind barb. Wind The Wind feature displays wind speed and wind direction. Each feature can be turned on or off, or set to the southwest. GDL 30A Owner's Manual Wind direction is indicated by a circle with the barb as a tail. Wind speed is indicated by different flags attached to the barb...
... a wind barb. Wind The Wind feature displays wind speed and wind direction. Each feature can be turned on or off, or set to the southwest. GDL 30A Owner's Manual Wind direction is indicated by a circle with the barb as a tail. Wind speed is indicated by different flags attached to the barb...
Owner's Manual
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...pressure gradient. The isobars connect points of measure. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient GDL 30A Owner's Manual 13 Isobars that are generally associated with fair weather. See the chartplotter Owner's Manual for more information on the map. Pressure units can help determine weather and ...wind conditions in Hg), and hectopascals (hPa). XM WX Weather Features Pressure The pressure feature displays pressure ...
...pressure gradient. The isobars connect points of measure. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient GDL 30A Owner's Manual 13 Isobars that are generally associated with fair weather. See the chartplotter Owner's Manual for more information on the map. Pressure units can help determine weather and ...wind conditions in Hg), and hectopascals (hPa). XM WX Weather Features Pressure The pressure feature displays pressure ...
Owner's Manual
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...shows NEXRAD, Cloud Tops, and Visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from 0.5 nautical miles to provide a clearer picture of measure. XM WX Weather Features Visibility Visibility is the maximum horizontal distance that can be seen. Displaying multiple features may help to 3 nautical miles. Distance can...nautical miles (nm), miles (mi.), or kilometers (km). Isobars on configuring units of the weather conditions in visibility. See the chartplotter's Owner's Manual for more information on the Visibility feature show a change in the area. 14 GDL 30A Owner's Manual
...shows NEXRAD, Cloud Tops, and Visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from 0.5 nautical miles to provide a clearer picture of measure. XM WX Weather Features Visibility Visibility is the maximum horizontal distance that can be seen. Displaying multiple features may help to 3 nautical miles. Distance can...nautical miles (nm), miles (mi.), or kilometers (km). Isobars on configuring units of the weather conditions in visibility. See the chartplotter's Owner's Manual for more information on the Visibility feature show a change in the area. 14 GDL 30A Owner's Manual
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Pressure centers represent an area where pressure is highest relative to the surrounding area. GDL 30A Owner's Manual 15 Indicates a high-pressure center. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Dry Line Indicates a low-pressure center. Winds flow clockwise around.... A low-pressure center is an area where the measured pressure is replacing an existing air mass. This feature also displays pressure centers. XM WX Weather Features Fronts The Fronts feature displays the lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass that is lowest relative to the surrounding...
Pressure centers represent an area where pressure is highest relative to the surrounding area. GDL 30A Owner's Manual 15 Indicates a high-pressure center. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Dry Line Indicates a low-pressure center. Winds flow clockwise around.... A low-pressure center is an area where the measured pressure is replacing an existing air mass. This feature also displays pressure centers. XM WX Weather Features Fronts The Fronts feature displays the lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass that is lowest relative to the surrounding...