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.... This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California 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 the road (see...vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of deployment. This Notice is blocked. Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in death or serious injury. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Warning Failure to situational awareness. Use weather data only as an aid for VFR navigation.
.... This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California 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 the road (see...vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of deployment. This Notice is blocked. Introduction > Warnings When installing the GXM 30A in death or serious injury. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Warning Failure to situational awareness. Use weather data only as an aid for VFR navigation.
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Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This product should be used to determine ground proximity for any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. ...California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Use the GXM 30A only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . Introduction > Caution ...
Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) ii GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This product should be used to determine ground proximity for any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. ...California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Use the GXM 30A only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . Introduction > Caution ...
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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 "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. Operational procedures are sold separately. 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. •...
.... 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 "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. Operational procedures are sold separately. 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. •...
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Have the serial number of your GXM 30A ready, connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the Information sub tab of your unit is lost or stolen, XM Satellite Radio can deactivate this area to keep your equipment purchase by ...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 18200000 Made in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > ...
Have the serial number of your GXM 30A ready, connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the Information sub tab of your unit is lost or stolen, XM Satellite Radio can deactivate this area to keep your equipment purchase by ...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 18200000 Made in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > ...
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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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... result. Storage - Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Do not apply cleaner to the equipment. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Any attempt to open the ... components. Should you ever encounter a problem with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
... result. Storage - Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector UNIT CARE Cleaning - Do not apply cleaner to the equipment. Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. Any attempt to open the ... components. Should you ever encounter a problem with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
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....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 tabs appear down the Radio ID number. Step 3: Identify Radio ID On the Garmin unit...
....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 tabs appear down the Radio ID number. Step 3: Identify Radio ID On the Garmin unit...
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... of your Service Package XM WX Weather: Keep your new favorite channels. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This indicates that channels 7, 9, 47, and 122 are being received. Getting Started > Subscribing to the unit's Map Page and set your Garmin unit turned on to ensure you receive the XM signal. The XM signal is displayed in...
... of your Service Package XM WX Weather: Keep your new favorite channels. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual This indicates that channels 7, 9, 47, and 122 are being received. Getting Started > Subscribing to the unit's Map Page and set your Garmin unit turned on to ensure you receive the XM signal. The XM signal is displayed in...
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... changes. 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. To display weather features 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, press the MENU key, highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. For example, NEXRAD Radar data is broadcast at five minute intervals. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM...
... changes. 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. To display weather features 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, press the MENU key, highlight Show Weather, and press ENTER. For example, NEXRAD Radar data is broadcast at five minute intervals. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual XM...
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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 ..., and press ENTER. In the lower left corner of other weather information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The Time Stamp displays the elapsed time since the National Weather Service provided the displayed information. NEXRAD can be displayed independently...
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 ..., and press ENTER. In the lower left corner of other weather information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The Time Stamp displays the elapsed time since the National Weather Service provided the displayed information. NEXRAD can be displayed independently...
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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. Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual
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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. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning.
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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 15 minutes. The tip of ... in the future. Critical information about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Marine and Automotive units also show the direction of the storm cell. The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the...
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 15 minutes. The tip of ... in the future. Critical information about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Marine and Automotive units also show the direction of the storm cell. The red bars that appear in the cone indicate where the...
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Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 10 The Center provides four forecasts at a 24-hour interval. 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 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 Center provides four forecasts at a 24-hour interval. 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 12-hour intervals as well as its projected path (indicated by a red line).
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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. 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. The circle points into the wind.
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. 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. The circle points into the wind.
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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. Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12
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... an area. Pressure readings can be displayed in Millibars (mb), Inches of precipitation. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are packed...
... an area. Pressure readings can be displayed in Millibars (mb), Inches of precipitation. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. XM Weather Features > Surface Pressure Surface Pressure This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are packed...
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... Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in North America. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Trough Indicates a High Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 XM Weather Features > Fronts Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Winds flow...
... Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in North America. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Trough Indicates a High Pressure Center. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 XM Weather Features > Fronts Fronts The Fronts feature displays lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Winds flow...
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Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in the area. 15 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Displaying multiple features may help to 4.5 miles. 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.
Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted change in the area. 15 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Displaying multiple features may help to 4.5 miles. 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.
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For more detail, press ENTER. XM Weather Features > County Warnings County Warnings When the National Weather Service issues a weather warning for a county, the county is highlighted with the map pointer. Severe Thunderstorm Warning Tornado Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Flood Warning Flash Flood Warning GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 16 To view information about the warning, select the county with the color corresponding to the warning.
For more detail, press ENTER. XM Weather Features > County Warnings County Warnings When the National Weather Service issues a weather warning for a county, the county is highlighted with the map pointer. Severe Thunderstorm Warning Tornado Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Flood Warning Flash Flood Warning GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 16 To view information about the warning, select the county with the color corresponding to the warning.