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Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with California's Proposition 65. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals ...situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in front of an airbag field of vision is being provided 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 deployment.
Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with California's Proposition 65. This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals ...situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in front of an airbag field of vision is being provided 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 deployment.
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... from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Caution Caution Failure to avoid the following...
... from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Caution Caution Failure to avoid the following...
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.... Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are referred to as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. iii 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...
.... Additionally, the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna offers music, news, and talk programming capability with the GXM 30A are referred to as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. iii 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...
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...-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU 18200000 Made in case it is lost , stolen, or needs service. Introduction > Product Registration Product Registration Help us better support your serial number below for GXM 30A Use this area to record the... in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Be sure to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom of your GXM 30A ready, connect to keep your unit) in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
...-985-9200 Serial Number: www.garmin.com GXM30A 011-00423-00 XM RADIO ID: B99U70CU 18200000 Made in case it is lost , stolen, or needs service. Introduction > Product Registration Product Registration Help us better support your serial number below for GXM 30A Use this area to record the... in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Be sure to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the bottom of your GXM 30A ready, connect to keep your unit) in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
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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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... quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Storage - 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 - Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with screws. Should...
... quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Storage - 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 - Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened cloth with screws. Should...
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GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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. This can be on the Garmin unit.
GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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. This can be on the Garmin unit.
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... Place the GXM 30A where is connected to the Information sub tab). 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 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...
... Place the GXM 30A where is connected to the Information sub tab). 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 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...
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... off the Garmin unit. 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 new favorite channels. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The XM signal is ...displayed in the Service Level field, turn on the GXM 30A after completing Step 6, you are displayed in the Weather Products list on...
... off the Garmin unit. 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 new favorite channels. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The XM signal is ...displayed in the Service Level field, turn on the GXM 30A after completing Step 6, you are displayed in the Weather Products list on...
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... weather data or a new feature appears on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. XM Weather Features > Displaying Weather Information XM WX Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows it can be shown....or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the Garmin unit's Map Page: 1. XM WX Weather data is broadcast at http://weather.xmradio.com /...
... weather data or a new feature appears on the Garmin unit's Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. XM Weather Features > Displaying Weather Information XM WX Weather Features Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows it can be shown....or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. Displaying Weather To display weather features on the Garmin unit's Map Page: 1. XM WX Weather data is broadcast at http://weather.xmradio.com /...
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... displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. To display a legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and Snow, press MENU, highlight Weather Legend, and press ENTER. 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...
... displayed information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. To display a legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and Snow, press MENU, highlight Weather Legend, and press ENTER. 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...
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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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The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to -ground lightning strike. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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.
The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to -ground lightning strike. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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.
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Each bar represents 15 minutes. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The tip of the storm cell. The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the storm will be in 15 minutes. ... the storm should be in the immediate future. Critical information about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. 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...
Each bar represents 15 minutes. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The tip of the storm cell. The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the storm will be in 15 minutes. ... the storm should be in the immediate future. Critical information about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. 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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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. 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.
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The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. The circle points into the wind. Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb. 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.
The wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. The circle points into the wind. Wind speed is a circle with a wind barb. 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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Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. 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.
Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. 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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Low pressure areas are associated with areas of equal pressure. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual High pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Isobars that are ...help determine weather and wind conditions in Millibars (mb), Inches of precipitation. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Pressure readings can be displayed in an ...
Low pressure areas are associated with areas of equal pressure. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual High pressure areas are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Isobars that are ...help determine weather and wind conditions in Millibars (mb), Inches of precipitation. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Pressure readings can be displayed in an ...
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... feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Moving away from a Low Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in North America. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 This feature also displays pressure centers. Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in decreased pressure.
... feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Moving away from a Low Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in North America. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 This feature also displays pressure centers. Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in decreased pressure.
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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 Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 mile to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in surface 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 Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 mile to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in surface visibility.