Introduction ...........................................................................i
Preface ...................................................................................... i
Product terminology used throughout this manual .........................i
Product Registration ........................................................................i
Unit Overview ......................................................................1
Packing List and Accessories ................................................ 1
Installing the GDL 30/30A ...................................................2
Mounting the GDL 30/30A .............................................................2
Connecting the Power Cable ..........................................................2
Connecting the GDL 30/30A to a Chartplotter ..............................3
Connecting the Audio Cable (GA 30A only) ..................................3
Mounting the GA 31 Antenna .........................................................3
Turn on the GDL 30/30A ................................................................4
Subscribing to XM WX Weather and XM Radio ...........................4
Displaying Weather and Sea Surface information ..........................5
Preset Weather Displays .....................................................6
Selecting a preset weather display ........................................ 6
To select a preset weather display: ................................................6
Customizing the Preset Weather Displays ........................... 7
The Weather Features .........................................................8
Precipitation ............................................................................. 8
NEXRAD ........................................................................................8
Cloud Tops ......................................................................................9
Storm Cells ...................................................................................10
Lightning ...................................................................................... 11
Hurricanes .....................................................................................12
Atmosphere ........................................................................... 13
Wind .............................................................................................13
Pressure .........................................................................................14
Sea Surface ............................................................................ 18
Temperature ..................................................................................18
Wave Height .................................................................................18
Wave Period ..................................................................................19
Wave Direction .............................................................................19
Main Menu ..........................................................................20
Weather Tab ........................................................................... 20
Current ..........................................................................................20
Forecast .........................................................................................21
Sea Surface ...................................................................................22
Forecast Map ................................................................................23
XM Tab .................................................................................... 25
Information ...................................................................................26
Blink Codes ............................................................................ 27
Weather-Related Broadcast Rates ....................................... 28
GDL 30/30A Specifications ..........................................................29
GA 31 Antenna Specifications ......................................................29
Software ................................................................................. 30
Software Versions .........................................................................30
Software License Agreement ............................................... 30
FCC Compliance .................................................................... 31
Product Safety and Regulatory Information ....................... 31
Caution ................................................................................... 31
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 32
Index ...................................................................................33
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