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GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not mount where driver's field of vision is being provided in accordance with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of the road (see diagram). Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in death or serious injury. This Notice is blocked. ...to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. When navigating in front of an airbag field of California to situational awareness. Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to cause ...
GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not mount where driver's field of vision is being provided in accordance with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of the road (see diagram). Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in death or serious injury. This Notice is blocked. ...to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. When navigating in front of an airbag field of California to situational awareness. Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to cause ...
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...Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used to determine ground proximity for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna ...Owner's Manual Do not attempt to use the GXM 30A for aircraft navigation.
...Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used to determine ground proximity for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna ...Owner's Manual Do not attempt to use the GXM 30A for aircraft navigation.
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GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Preface Terminology Used Throughout This Manual • This manual refers to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as the GXM 30A. • All Garmin products that can be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are compatible with...
GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Preface Terminology Used Throughout This Manual • This manual refers to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as the GXM 30A. • All Garmin products that can be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are compatible with...
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... Satellite Weather Listener Care Center 800-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU 18200000 Made in case it is lost or stolen, XM Satellite Radio can deactivate this area to keep your equipment purchase by completing our online registration today! ...XM WX Weather and XM Radio ID Use this radio code when you call. Record your serial number below for GXM 30A Use this area to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit) in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna...
... Satellite Weather Listener Care Center 800-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU 18200000 Made in case it is lost or stolen, XM Satellite Radio can deactivate this area to keep your equipment purchase by completing our online registration today! ...XM WX Weather and XM Radio ID Use this radio code when you call. Record your serial number below for GXM 30A Use this area to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom of your unit) in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna...
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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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... plastic components. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the equipment. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Storage - Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Avoid chemical cleaners and ...maintenance other than cleaning. Do not apply cleaner to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The unit's case is fastened shut with screws. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Should you...
... plastic components. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the equipment. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Storage - Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Avoid chemical cleaners and ...maintenance other than cleaning. Do not apply cleaner to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The unit's case is fastened shut with screws. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Should you...
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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. This can be on the Garmin unit. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Connect the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the vehicle.
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. This can be on the Garmin unit. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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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... www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Step 4: Set up the XM Account Contact XM by phone at 800-985-9200. For answers to activate your XM WX weather and audio subscription service. After providing the required information, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal to the Garmin unit. Complete Steps 1-3 BEFORE...
... www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Step 4: Set up the XM Account Contact XM by phone at 800-985-9200. For answers to activate your XM WX weather and audio subscription service. After providing the required information, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal to the Garmin unit. Complete Steps 1-3 BEFORE...
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... do this yourself at 800-985-9200 to the unit's Map Page and set your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The customer care representative can refresh the activation signal or you are ready to add weather features... to validate the activation of the selected service package are displayed in the Service Level field, turn off the Garmin unit. Step 5: Confirm all channels on XM...
... do this yourself at 800-985-9200 to the unit's Map Page and set your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The customer care representative can refresh the activation signal or you are ready to add weather features... to validate the activation of the selected service package are displayed in the Service Level field, turn off the Garmin unit. Step 5: Confirm all channels on XM...
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... Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows it on or when a new feature is selected, the GXM 30A has to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on the Garmin unit's Map Page: 1. The weather data for ... the information changes. Press the MENU key. 2. For example, NEXRAD Radar data is turned on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the map...
... Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows it on or when a new feature is selected, the GXM 30A has to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on the Garmin unit's Map Page: 1. The weather data for ... the information changes. Press the MENU key. 2. For example, NEXRAD Radar data is turned on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the map...
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... National Weather Service provided the displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. In the lower left corner of other weather information. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light...
... National Weather Service provided the displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. In the lower left corner of other weather information. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light...
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Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. XM Weather Features > Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover.
Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. XM Weather Features > Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover.
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Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. 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. XM Weather Features > Lightning Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below.
Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. 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. XM Weather Features > Lightning Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below.
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Marine and Automotive units also show the direction of the storm cell. Each bar represents 15 minutes. 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 direction of ...
Marine and Automotive units also show the direction of the storm cell. Each bar represents 15 minutes. 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 direction of ...
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Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. 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).
Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. 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).
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Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb. The circle points into the wind. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the 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 XM Weather Features > Surface Winds Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units shows Surface Winds with a tail.
Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb. The circle points into the wind. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the 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 XM Weather Features > Surface Winds Surface Winds Marine and Automotive units shows Surface Winds with a tail.
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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. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. 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
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. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. 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
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Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. Isobars that are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. The isobars connect points of Mercury (in), and Hectopascals (...Millibars (mb), Inches of equal pressure. High pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Pressure readings can be displayed in an area.
Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. Isobars that are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. The isobars connect points of Mercury (in), and Hectopascals (...Millibars (mb), Inches of equal pressure. High pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Pressure readings can be displayed in an area.
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... Low Pressure Centers in North America. Pressure centers are represented by a large Red "L" for low pressure centers or a large Blue "H" for high pressure centers. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Pressure centers represent an area where pressure is lowest relative to the surrounding area. Winds flow counterclockwise around Low Pressure Centers in...
... Low Pressure Centers in North America. Pressure centers are represented by a large Red "L" for low pressure centers or a large Blue "H" for high pressure centers. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Pressure centers represent an area where pressure is lowest relative to the surrounding area. Winds flow counterclockwise around Low Pressure Centers in...