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...of deployment. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to situational awareness. Do not place unsecured...aid for VFR navigation. This Notice is blocked. Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not mount where driver's field of the road (see diagram). When...
...of deployment. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to situational awareness. Do not place unsecured...aid for VFR navigation. This Notice is blocked. Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not mount where driver's field of the road (see diagram). When...
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...damage. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Introduction > Caution Caution Failure to use the GXM 30A for any ...purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); This product should be incurred as a navigational aid. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna...
...damage. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Introduction > Caution Caution Failure to use the GXM 30A for any ...purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); This product should be incurred as a navigational aid. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna...
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... uses the term Caution to the XM WX Satellite Weather service. Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are referred to as the GXM 30A. • All Garmin products that can be used without the symbol to alert you to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the...
... uses the term Caution to the XM WX Satellite Weather service. Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are referred to as the GXM 30A. • All Garmin products that can be used without the symbol to alert you to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the...
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... manual. Be sure to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the Information sub tab of your unit.) If your original sales receipt in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM WX Weather and XM Radio ID Use this radio code when you call...
... manual. Be sure to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the Information sub tab of your unit.) If your original sales receipt in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM WX Weather and XM Radio ID Use this radio code when you call...
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Table of Contents Introduction iii Preface iii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit 2 Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio 3 XM WX Weather Features 5 Displaying Weather Information 5 NEXRAD Radar 6 Satellite Mosaic 7 Lightning 8 Storm Cells 9 ... 27 XM Radio 27 Appendix 28 GXM 30A Specifications 28 Feature Broadcast Rates 29 NEXRAD Overview 30 FCC Compliance 32 Limited Warranty 33 Software License Agreement 35 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 35 Weather Data Warranty 36 TFR Data 37 Index 38 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's...
Table of Contents Introduction iii Preface iii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit 2 Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio 3 XM WX Weather Features 5 Displaying Weather Information 5 NEXRAD Radar 6 Satellite Mosaic 7 Lightning 8 Storm Cells 9 ... 27 XM Radio 27 Appendix 28 GXM 30A Specifications 28 Feature Broadcast Rates 29 NEXRAD Overview 30 FCC Compliance 32 Limited Warranty 33 Software License Agreement 35 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 35 Weather Data Warranty 36 TFR Data 37 Index 38 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's...
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... extremes may occur, as permanent damage may damage plastic components. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit...Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with screws. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the electrical contacts on the front of ...
... extremes may occur, as permanent damage may damage plastic components. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit...Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with screws. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the electrical contacts on the front of ...
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GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This can be on the Garmin unit. Getting Started > Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin unit Connecting the GXM 30A to the USB port on the outside of the vehicle or behind the windscreen of the sky. Connect the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the vehicle.
GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This can be on the Garmin unit. Getting Started > Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin unit Connecting the GXM 30A to the USB port on the outside of the vehicle or behind the windscreen of the sky. Connect the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the vehicle.
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... Radio: Step 1: Check the System Setup Make certain the GXM 30A is next to the Garmin unit. Step 3: Identify Radio ID On the Garmin unit, press MENU twice to other billing information ready when you can call the above number or visit www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual A list of tabs appear down the...
... Radio: Step 1: Check the System Setup Make certain the GXM 30A is next to the Garmin unit. Step 3: Identify Radio ID On the Garmin unit, press MENU twice to other billing information ready when you can call the above number or visit www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual A list of tabs appear down the...
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... appears in the Service Level field, turn off the Garmin unit until the name of the selected service package is being received when the components of XM services. Step 5: Confirm all channels on to ensure you receive the XM signal. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Radio: Highlight the Audio sub tab and verify that...
... appears in the Service Level field, turn off the Garmin unit until the name of the selected service package is being received when the components of XM services. Step 5: Confirm all channels on to ensure you receive the XM signal. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Radio: Highlight the Audio sub tab and verify that...
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... MENU key, highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. You can experience a delay before it on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual When the Garmin unit is selected, the GXM 30A has to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on or when a new...
... MENU key, highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. You can experience a delay before it on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual When the Garmin unit is selected, the GXM 30A has to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on or when a new...
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NEXRAD can be displayed independently or with a variety of the screen is a Time Stamp. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual In the lower left corner of other weather information. To display a legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and ... elapsed time since the National Weather Service provided the displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to ...
NEXRAD can be displayed independently or with a variety of the screen is a Time Stamp. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual In the lower left corner of other weather information. To display a legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and ... elapsed time since the National Weather Service provided the displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to ...
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Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites.
Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites.
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Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. XM Weather Features > Lightning Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to -ground lightning strike.
Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. XM Weather Features > Lightning Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to -ground lightning strike.
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The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm cell. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in the future. The tip of ...
The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm cell. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in the future. The tip of ...
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Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 XM Weather Features > Hurricanes Hurricanes The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as a fifth forecast at a 24-hour interval. The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line). The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 XM Weather Features > Hurricanes Hurricanes The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as a fifth forecast at a 24-hour interval. The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line). The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center.
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XM Weather Features > Surface Winds Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units shows Surface Winds with a tail. Wind Direction Surface Winds Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots 11 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The circle points into the wind. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb.
XM Weather Features > Surface Winds Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units shows Surface Winds with a tail. Wind Direction Surface Winds Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots 11 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The circle points into the wind. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb.
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Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. XM Weather Features > Winds Aloft Winds Aloft Aviation units display winds aloft using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending on the zoom range of the map. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction.
Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. XM Weather Features > Winds Aloft Winds Aloft Aviation units display winds aloft using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending on the zoom range of the map. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction.
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...areas are associated with fair weather. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. The isobars connect points of Mercury (in an area. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Low pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure ... (mb), Inches of equal pressure. Pressure units can help determine weather and wind conditions in ), and Hectopascals (hPa). Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
...areas are associated with fair weather. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. The isobars connect points of Mercury (in an area. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Low pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure ... (mb), Inches of equal pressure. Pressure units can help determine weather and wind conditions in ), and Hectopascals (hPa). Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
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Indicates a Low Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Pressure centers are represented by a large Red "L" for low pressure centers or a large Blue "H" for high pressure centers. Cold Front Warm Front ... Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is measured to be either the highest or lowest relative to the surrounding area. XM Weather Features > Fronts Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in...
Indicates a Low Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Pressure centers are represented by a large Red "L" for low pressure centers or a large Blue "H" for high pressure centers. Cold Front Warm Front ... Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is measured to be either the highest or lowest relative to the surrounding area. XM Weather Features > Fronts Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in...