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...garmin.com/prop65. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A... only as an aid to the State of deployment. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Use weather data only as an aid for VFR navigation. This product, its packaging...
...garmin.com/prop65. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Do not mount in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A... only as an aid to the State of deployment. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Use weather data only as an aid for VFR navigation. This product, its packaging...
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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 any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN ...mounting options should not be used to determine ground proximity for any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Use the GXM 30A only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using ...
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 any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN ...mounting options should not be used to determine ground proximity for any responsibility for aircraft navigation. Use the GXM 30A only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using ...
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... connect the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna, how to subscribe to avoid unsafe practices. Operation of your Garmin unit. iii Hardware and XM subscriptions are compatible with a subscription to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. Introduction Preface Congratulations on a Garmin unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Preface Terminology Used Throughout This Manual • This manual refers to...
... connect the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna, how to subscribe to avoid unsafe practices. Operation of your Garmin unit. iii Hardware and XM subscriptions are compatible with a subscription to the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna as "Garmin unit" throughout this manual and the unit's Owner's Manual. Introduction Preface Congratulations on a Garmin unit. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Introduction > Preface Terminology Used Throughout This Manual • This manual refers to...
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... Help us better support your original sales receipt in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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 a safe place or attach...
... Help us better support your original sales receipt in Taiwan XM Radio ID Serial Number iv GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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 a safe place or attach...
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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... 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 Manual...
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... 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 Manual...
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...that may result. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the electrical contacts on the front of high quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened...permanent damage to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. Storage - Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector ...
...that may result. Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to the electrical contacts on the front of high quality material and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Clean the unit housing using a lightlydampened...permanent damage to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. Storage - Mounting Holes SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30A has no user-serviceable parts. The GXM 30A is constructed of the unit. Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview GXM 30A Radio Smart Antenna Getting Started USB Connector ...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... ready when you can call the above number or visit www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Select the Audio sub tab (it is connected to the Garmin unit. After providing the required information, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal to show the Main Menu. Step 2: Turn on your...
... ready when you can call the above number or visit www.XMWXweather.com. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Select the Audio sub tab (it is connected to the Garmin unit. After providing the required information, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal to show the Main Menu. Step 2: Turn on your...
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... all Components of your Service Package XM WX Weather: Keep your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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 Garmin unit turned on to your new...
... all Components of your Service Package XM WX Weather: Keep your radio ID where requested. XM Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 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 Garmin unit turned on to your new...
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... all weather-related broadcast rates). Press the MENU key. 2. XM WX Weather data 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. To display weather features on the map. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual You can experience a delay before it on the map...
... all weather-related broadcast rates). Press the MENU key. 2. XM WX Weather data 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. To display weather features on the map. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual You can experience a delay before it on the map...
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...Time Stamp. In the lower left corner of other weather 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...Weather Service provided the displayed information. 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
...Time Stamp. In the lower left corner of other weather 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...Weather Service provided the displayed information. 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
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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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XM Weather Features > Lightning Lightning Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. 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. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to -ground lightning. The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to -ground lightning strike.
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... be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. The tip of the storm cell. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the arrow indicates where the storm should be in the immediate ...future. XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in ...
... be viewed by selecting the storm cell with an arrow. The tip of the storm cell. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The direction of the red cone indicates the projected path of the arrow indicates where the storm should be in the immediate ...future. XM Weather Features > Storm Cells Storm Cells The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm's projected path in ...
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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. 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).
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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 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 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 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 wind barb is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the 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. Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. 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. Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 12 Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows.
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... This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Pressure readings can be displayed in an area. Isobars that are generally associated with clouds and the chance of stronger winds. Low pressure areas...
... This feature displays pressure isobars and pressure centers. Strong pressure gradients are generally associated with areas of precipitation. Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient 13 GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual Pressure readings can be displayed in an area. Isobars that are generally associated with clouds and the chance of stronger winds. Low pressure areas...
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... air mass. Similar to a Low Pressure Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is highest relative to the surrounding area. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Moving away from a High Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in decreased pressure. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary...
... air mass. Similar to a Low Pressure Center, a High Pressure Center is an area where the measured pressure is highest relative to the surrounding area. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 14 Indicates a Low Pressure Center. Moving away from a High Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in decreased pressure. Cold Front Warm Front Stationary...