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... of California to situational awareness. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have...
... of California to situational awareness. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have...
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... or friction mounting options should not be used . Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields ... motor vehicles. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. This product should be used to use the...
... or friction mounting options should not be used . Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields ... motor vehicles. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. This product should be used to use the...
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... This Manual • This manual refers to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. This manual covers the XM WX Weather and XM Radio features of the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna when viewed on choosing one of the most out of the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna requires a subscription to go through this manual...
... This Manual • This manual refers to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. This manual covers the XM WX Weather and XM Radio features of the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna when viewed on choosing one of the most out of the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna requires a subscription to go through this manual...
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...number below for GXM 30A Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the Home page. XM Radio ID Number www.XMWXweather.com XM WX Satellite Weather Listener Care Center 800-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU... GXM 30A ready, connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom 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 Serial Number for a quick reference. XM WX Weather and XM ...
...number below for GXM 30A Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the Home page. XM Radio ID Number www.XMWXweather.com XM WX Satellite Weather Listener Care Center 800-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU... GXM 30A ready, connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom 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 Serial Number for a quick reference. XM WX Weather and XM ...
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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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The unit's case is fastened shut with screws. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Avoid chemical...the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with your warranty and may result in permanent damage to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way voids your...
The unit's case is fastened shut with screws. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Avoid chemical...the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with your warranty and may result in permanent damage to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way voids your...
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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. 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. 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. 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. This can be on the Garmin unit.
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....XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Getting Started > Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio With the GXM 30A connected, contact XM Satellite Radio to activate your System Place the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the sky and turn on the GXM 30A. This automatically turns on the Garmin unit. Using...
....XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Getting Started > Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio With the GXM 30A connected, contact XM Satellite Radio to activate your System Place the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the sky and turn on the GXM 30A. This automatically turns on the Garmin unit. Using...
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... set your new favorite channels. Step 7: Add Features to your Unit When you turn on the GXM 30A after completing Step 6, you receive the XM signal. Do not turn off the Garmin unit until the name of the selected service package is being received when the components of...6). If within an hour the XM WX Weather and/or the XM Radio service has not activated, call XM WX customer care at www.xmradio.com/refresh by entering your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Step 5: Confirm all channels on XM's basic radio service are being received...
... set your new favorite channels. Step 7: Add Features to your Unit When you turn on the GXM 30A after completing Step 6, you receive the XM signal. Do not turn off the Garmin unit until the name of the selected service package is being received when the components of...6). If within an hour the XM WX Weather and/or the XM Radio service has not activated, call XM WX customer care at www.xmradio.com/refresh by entering your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Step 5: Confirm all channels on XM's basic radio service are being received...
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... a delay before it on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the map. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Displaying Weather Information XM WX Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows...
... a delay before it on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the map. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM Weather Features > Displaying Weather Information XM WX Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows...
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... with a variety of the screen is a Time Stamp. XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms in varying shades and colors. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and...
... with a variety of the screen is a Time Stamp. XM Weather Features > NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD Radar NEXRAD or NEXt Generation Weather RADar displays precipitation from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms in varying shades and colors. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and...
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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. 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.
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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. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes.
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...where the storm should be in the future. Critical information about the storm cell can be in 15 minutes. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the storm will be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an ... cell. Each bar represents 15 minutes. The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm with the map pointer. XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in the immediate future.
...where the storm should be in the future. Critical information about the storm cell can be in 15 minutes. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the storm will be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an ... cell. Each bar represents 15 minutes. The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the storm with the map pointer. XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in the immediate future.
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The Center provides four forecasts at a 24-hour interval. 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 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.
The Center provides four forecasts at a 24-hour interval. 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 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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The circle points into the wind. 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 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. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail.
The circle points into the wind. 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 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. The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail.
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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 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.
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... points of stronger winds. 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 XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with clouds and the...
... points of stronger winds. 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 XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with clouds and the...
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... Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Trough Indicates a High Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Similar to a Low Pressure Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is highest relative to the surrounding...
... Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Trough Indicates a High Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Similar to a Low Pressure Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is highest relative to the surrounding...
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In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 mile to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in surface visibility. Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. XM Weather Features > Visibility Visibility Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface. Displaying multiple features may help to 4.5 miles. Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in the area. 15 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 mile to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in surface visibility. Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. XM Weather Features > Visibility Visibility Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface. Displaying multiple features may help to 4.5 miles. Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in the area. 15 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual