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... relied upon as an aid to use the GDL 39 only as a navigational aid. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be used to receive weather information through external sources. The user should...
... relied upon as an aid to use the GDL 39 only as a navigational aid. WARNING: When Navigating in an aircraft, use the GDL 39 for any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide i WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 39 operational procedures must be used to receive weather information through external sources. The user should...
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...and the pilot's authority to operate this document, including images of the GDL 39 and the bezel, displays, and screens of other products are subject to change and may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use data ...link weather information for maneuvering in a pressurized airplane will not be made by the GDL 39 in , near, or around areas of hazardous weather...
...and the pilot's authority to operate this document, including images of the GDL 39 and the bezel, displays, and screens of other products are subject to change and may not cause harmful ii Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use data ...link weather information for maneuvering in a pressurized airplane will not be made by the GDL 39 in , near, or around areas of hazardous weather...
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...the instructions, may cause harmful interference to a different circuit than the affected equipment. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified ... is being provided in accordance with Part 15 of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev.
...the instructions, may cause harmful interference to a different circuit than the affected equipment. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide iii If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified ... is being provided in accordance with Part 15 of California to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 190-11110-00 Rev.
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... our on the Home page. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Record of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit...
... our on the Home page. iv Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. Record of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit...
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... 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-30 3-3 3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-50 3-4 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40).. 3-5 3.2 External Antenna (Optional 3-7 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional 3-8 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-10 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver...
... 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-30 3-3 3.1.4 GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-50 3-4 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40).. 3-5 3.2 External Antenna (Optional 3-7 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional 3-8 3.2.2 External ADS-B Blade Antenna (Optional 3-10 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver...
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... 3-15 3.6 Unit Care 3-16 3.6.1 Cleaning 3-16 3.6.2 Storage 3-17 3.7 Installation Checkout 3-17 4 Operation 4-1 4.1 Normal Operation 4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 5.3.1 Physical Specifications 5-2 5.3.2 Power 5-3 5.3.3 Optional Battery Assembly 5-3 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
... 3-15 3.6 Unit Care 3-16 3.6.1 Cleaning 3-16 3.6.2 Storage 3-17 3.7 Installation Checkout 3-17 4 Operation 4-1 4.1 Normal Operation 4-1 4.2 Bluetooth Setup 4-3 4.3 Software Updates 4-4 4.4 Traffic 4-4 4.5 Weather 4-5 5 Appendix 5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.2 Servicing Your Unit 5-2 5.3 GDL 39 Specifications 5-2 5.3.1 Physical Specifications 5-2 5.3.2 Power 5-3 5.3.3 Optional Battery Assembly 5-3 vi Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
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...-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal...
...-B weather, and GPS data over the UAT. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-1 WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on your compatible Garmin® unit. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will receive FIS-B weather over a Bluetooth connection. The internal GPS receiver is used for viewing on both Universal...
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C Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. GDL 39 Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit.
C Operational procedures are found in the Owner's Manual for your display unit. 1-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. GDL 39 Optional External GPS Antenna Connection Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna Power Button Data/Power Port Optional Battery Assembly Mounting Tray Figure 1-1 GDL 39 with Optional Battery Assembly To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the Owner's Manual for your display unit.
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... a photocopy, in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the...
... a photocopy, in a safe place. 1.2 Serial Number for the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit. The serial number is stolen, or needs service. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-3 Look for the GDL 39 Use the line below to the...
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...-11689-06 Description GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP69x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP39x/49x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 5xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Power Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide...
...-11689-06 Description GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP69x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for GPSMAP39x/49x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 5xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with DC Power Cable GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver for aera 79x GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver with bare wire power Table 1-1 GDL 39 Configurations 1-4 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide...
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-5 1.4 What's In The Box Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup Mounting Tray Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * Includes standard detachable antenna. 190-11110-00 Rev.
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 1-5 1.4 What's In The Box Part Number Description 010-11689-xx GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver* 253-00503-00 010-11687-00 010-11686-xx 190-11110-00 190-11257-00 Suction Cup Mounting Tray Cable (if ordered, see the table above for part numbers) Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Trial Certificate to Garmin Pilot™ Table 1-2 GDL 39 Shipping Box Contents * Includes standard detachable antenna. 190-11110-00 Rev.
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... positions for more than five seconds to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The blue LED will automatically connect to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. Pairing of those devices for instructions. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Check to see if an update to the system software of the devices may be easier to...
... positions for more than five seconds to multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The blue LED will automatically connect to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. Pairing of those devices for instructions. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 Check to see if an update to the system software of the devices may be easier to...
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...C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Connect the GDL 39 cable to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39.... to the pins. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to a unit and no covering is not required. 3. The GDL 39 is intended to be connected to the Garmin display unit (unless using a ...
...C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-1 Connect the GDL 39 cable to the compatible display device by either a wireless Bluetooth connection or directly through a serial cable. 3 Installation The GDL 39 may not function properly. 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 1. NOTE: Exposed contacts on the GDL 39.... to the pins. Connect the GDL 39 cable to the data port on the top of causing mechanical damage to a unit and no covering is not required. 3. The GDL 39 is intended to be connected to the Garmin display unit (unless using a ...
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C 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
C 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20) Power Connector To GPSMAP 49X/39X Data Port 3.1.2 To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10) Power Connector To GPSMAP 69X Data Port To GDL 39 Data/Power Port Figure 3-2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable 3-2 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
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If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire Color AWG Red 26 Discrete Input (see note) Gray 28 ... 3-1 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
If a remote switch is not used for a remote On/Off switch. 3.1.5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-40) Connection Vin 10-32 VDC Wire Color AWG Red 26 Discrete Input (see note) Gray 28 ... 3-1 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable Connections EMI FILTER Figure 3-5 GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable NOTE: The Discrete Input may be used , do not connect this input turns the unit on and removing ground turns the unit off. Grounding this wire. 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
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Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. C The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxA and RxA can be left unconnected. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
Some display devices do not support serial pass-through serial connection so a serial device can be connected to prevent unintentional connections. NOTE: Secure unused wires to a display device that has a single serial connection. C The GDL 39 has a pass-through (such as older products like the GPSMap 396/496). Figure 3-6 Serial Pass-Through Connection NOTE: If the external serial device is not used, TxA and RxA can be left unconnected. 3-6 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev.
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Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 3.2 External Antenna (Optional) The GDL 39 includes an internal GPS and detachable ADS-B antenna, but can use an optional external GPS antenna and/or an external ADS-B antenna. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 Standard Detachable ADS-B Antenna External SMA Antenna Connection External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3-7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 190-11110-00 Rev.
Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 3.2 External Antenna (Optional) The GDL 39 includes an internal GPS and detachable ADS-B antenna, but can use an optional external GPS antenna and/or an external ADS-B antenna. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7 Standard Detachable ADS-B Antenna External SMA Antenna Connection External MCX GPS Antenna Connection Figure 3-7 GDL 39 Antenna Connections 190-11110-00 Rev.