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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Product Registration 1-3 1.2 Serial Number for the GDL 39 1-3 1.3 GDL 39 System Configuration Part Numbers 1-4 1.4 What's In The Box 1-5 2 Getting Started 2-1 3 Installation 3-1 3.1 Connecting the GDL 39 to a Garmin Unit 3-1 3.1.1 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-20 3-2 3.1.2 GDL 39 to GPSMAP 69X Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-11686-10 3-2 3.1.3 GDL 39 to aera...
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WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will be able to...
WAAS enabled and ADS-B receivers. The GDL 39 Standard Detachable Antenna provides ADS-B traffic, TIS-B traffic, and FIS-B weather information for processing of traffic and weather data, and also providing position information to the display device. 190-11110-00 Rev. Garmin units like the aera 796 and devices running Garmin Pilot™ will be able to...
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C 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. 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.
C 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. 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.
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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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...LED will automatically connect to perform before installation in the aircraft. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 For Bluetooth connections turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 may be easier to the Bluetooth device upon power-up. Locate the ...press the power button to external power, the GDL 39 will power on and hold the power button down for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. 2 GETTING STARTED 1. If the GDL 39 is connected to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. Check to see if an update...
...LED will automatically connect to perform before installation in the aircraft. 2. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 2-1 For Bluetooth connections turn on the GDL 39. 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 may be easier to the Bluetooth device upon power-up. Locate the ...press the power button to external power, the GDL 39 will power on and hold the power button down for the GDL 39, any external antenna(s), and cable routing. 4. 2 GETTING STARTED 1. If the GDL 39 is connected to turn the GDL 39 on automatically. Check to see if an update...
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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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7
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. Use the installation instructions provided with the optional antennas. 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. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-7
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Figure 3-8 External ADS-B Antenna 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) Compatible remote GPS antennas are: • GA 25MCX (010-10702-00) (aircraft interior) • GA 35 (aircraft exterior) (013-00235-0x) • GA 36 (aircraft exterior) (013-00244-0x) • GA 37 (aircraft exterior) (013-00245-0x) • A33W (aircraft exterior) (013-00261-0x) Connect the antenna to the connector located on the side of the unit. 3-8 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
Figure 3-8 External ADS-B Antenna 3.2.1 Remote GPS Antennas (Optional) Compatible remote GPS antennas are: • GA 25MCX (010-10702-00) (aircraft interior) • GA 35 (aircraft exterior) (013-00235-0x) • GA 36 (aircraft exterior) (013-00244-0x) • GA 37 (aircraft exterior) (013-00245-0x) • A33W (aircraft exterior) (013-00261-0x) Connect the antenna to the connector located on the side of the unit. 3-8 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. C
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... -model basis to the female SMA connector on the top of the GDL 39. Connection is mounted on a model-by unscrewing the antenna on the GDL 39 and attaching the cable from the external antenna to determine their suitability as UAT data link antennas. 3-10 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. These...
... -model basis to the female SMA connector on the top of the GDL 39. Connection is mounted on a model-by unscrewing the antenna on the GDL 39 and attaching the cable from the external antenna to determine their suitability as UAT data link antennas. 3-10 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. These...
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...-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-41-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-60-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-61-30 Table 3-2 Compatible ADS-B Antennas 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-11 The following table includes a list of compatible...
...-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-41-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-60-30 DME C Transponder Comant CI-110-61-30 Table 3-2 Compatible ADS-B Antennas 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-11 The following table includes a list of compatible...
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...placed on the glare shield it may get very hot due to locate the antenna on the bottom of the unit. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GDL 39 to impact it in the event of the sky. C If the unit ...for best ground station reception. WARNING: It is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. 3-12 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 antenna, internal or external, should be mounted at least 6 inches (10.24 cm) away from the path of any...
...placed on the glare shield it may get very hot due to locate the antenna on the bottom of the unit. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GDL 39 to impact it in the event of the sky. C If the unit ...for best ground station reception. WARNING: It is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. 3-12 Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 190-11110-00 Rev. The GDL 39 antenna, internal or external, should be mounted at least 6 inches (10.24 cm) away from the path of any...
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-13 The GDL 39 may require the use of an external antenna for best GPS and ADS-B reception. Figure 3-11 GDL 39 Mounting Plate 190-11110-00 Rev. 3.3.2 Mounting A mounting plate is not used. The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from the cockpit, but may be mounted in a remote location away from sliding around, if the mounting plate is included to provide a fixed mount inside the aircraft, if desired.
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 3-13 The GDL 39 may require the use of an external antenna for best GPS and ADS-B reception. Figure 3-11 GDL 39 Mounting Plate 190-11110-00 Rev. 3.3.2 Mounting A mounting plate is not used. The GDL 39 and optional battery have rubber pads that keep the unit from the cockpit, but may be mounted in a remote location away from sliding around, if the mounting plate is included to provide a fixed mount inside the aircraft, if desired.
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C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 5-1 5 APPENDIX 5.1 Troubleshooting If efforts to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International, Inc. Please have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and serial number • Software versions • Description of the problem • Efforts made to...
C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide 5-1 5 APPENDIX 5.1 Troubleshooting If efforts to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International, Inc. Please have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and serial number • Software versions • Description of the problem • Efforts made to...
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... GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to Cigarette Lighter Power Cable GDL 39 Mounting Plate only Optional Battery Assembly GDL 39 Unit Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna GDL 39 Antenna Extension Cable Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
... GPSMAP 49X/39X Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to aera 5xx Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to Bare Wire Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to aera 79x Audio Mini-B Power/Data Cable GDL 39 to Cigarette Lighter Power Cable GDL 39 Mounting Plate only Optional Battery Assembly GDL 39 Unit Standard Detachable GDL 39 Antenna GDL 39 Antenna Extension Cable Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User...
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INDEX A Antenna 3-7, 3-10 Appendix 5-1 B Battery Information 5-10 Installation 3-14 Bluetooth 4-3 C Care 3-16 Cautions ii Charging, the battery 3-15 Cleaning 3-16 Compatibility 5-4 E External antenna 3-7, 3-10 F FIS-B 1-1 G Getting started 2-1 L Location 3-12 M Mounting 3-13 O Operation 4-1 P Product Support 1-3 R Record of Revisions iv Registration 1-3 Revisions iv S Serial number 1-3 Setup 4-3 Software update 4-4 Specifications 5-2 Status LEDs 4-1, 4-3 Support 1-3 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Index-1
INDEX A Antenna 3-7, 3-10 Appendix 5-1 B Battery Information 5-10 Installation 3-14 Bluetooth 4-3 C Care 3-16 Cautions ii Charging, the battery 3-15 Cleaning 3-16 Compatibility 5-4 E External antenna 3-7, 3-10 F FIS-B 1-1 G Getting started 2-1 L Location 3-12 M Mounting 3-13 O Operation 4-1 P Product Support 1-3 R Record of Revisions iv Registration 1-3 Revisions iv S Serial number 1-3 Setup 4-3 Software update 4-4 Specifications 5-2 Status LEDs 4-1, 4-3 Support 1-3 190-11110-00 Rev. C Garmin GDL 39 Portable ADS-B and GPS Receiver User's Guide Index-1