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Preface
Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine weather systems available! The GDL 30
Marine Weather Satellite Receiver and the GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver provide both
graphical and textual marine XM WX weather information that can be viewed through your Garmin Marine
Network Chartplotters (such as the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C) once you subscribe to the XM WX Satellite
Weather service. Additionally, the GDL 30A offers music, news, and talk programming capability when you
subscribe to the XM Radio service.
This manual covers the XM weather and audio features of the GDL 30/30A when viewed on the Garmin
Marine Network Chartplotters. To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this
manual to learn the operating procedures for your GDL 30/30A. This manual discusses in detail how to install
your GDL 30/30A as well as how to subscribe to XM WX Weather (and XM Radio if you own a GDL 30A). It
also describes weather features that are included in both the GDL 30 and 30A as well as the audio features that
are included in the GDL 30A.
For all other unit operating instructions,
refer to your Garmin Chartplotter’s
Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Guide.
Product terminology used throughout this manual:
• This manual refers to the GDL 30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver as
GDL 30
and the GDL 30A
Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver as
GDL 30A
. It covers instructions for both units (GDL 30/
30A). Unless otherwise specifi ed, unit operations are the same on both models.
• Garmin Marine Network Chartplotters are Multi-Function Display units such as the GPSMAP 3006C/
3010C. They are referred to as
Chartplotters
throughout this manual.
Garmin Customer Service Product Registration
Help us better support your equipment purchase by completing our online registration today!
Have the serial number of your GDL 30/30A handy and connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com). Look for
the Product Registration link on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your serial number in the right-hand
column for a quick reference.
Introduction
Product Registration
Serial Number for GDL 30/30A
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit
number located on the bottom of your unit) in
case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to
keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or
attach a photocopy inside the manual.
Serial Number:
XM WX Weather and XM Radio IDs
Use this area to record the ID numbers (8-digit
number located on the Information submenu tab
of your unit--see page 6 of this manual) in case
your unit is lost or stolen. XM Satellite Radio can
deactivate these radio codes when you call.
XM WX Weather ID Number:
XM Radio ID Number (GDL 30A only):
www.xmwxweather.com
800-985-9200
www.garmin.com
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