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XM Activation Procedures  

 

Page iii 

190-00355-04 Rev. F 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2

Gather Information ...................................................................................................................... 1

2

MX20 - GDL 69/69A Activation ........................................................................................................... 1
2.1

Activation Steps........................................................................................................................... 1

2.1.1

Accessing the MX20 Activation Page .................................................................................... 2

2.2

Refreshing.................................................................................................................................... 3

2.3

Test the GDL69/69A with the MX20.......................................................................................... 4

3

G1000 – GDL 69/69A Activation .......................................................................................................... 4
3.1

Verify the Radios are Ready to be Activated .............................................................................. 5

3.2

Activating the Radio.................................................................................................................... 5

3.3

Verifying Subscribed Services .................................................................................................... 6

3.4

Refreshing.................................................................................................................................... 6

4

GNS 430/530 – GDL69 Activation........................................................................................................ 7
4.1

Activation Steps........................................................................................................................... 7

4.2

Verify Signal Reception .............................................................................................................. 7

4.3

Verify XM Subscribed Services .................................................................................................. 8

4.3.1

Verify NEXRAD..................................................................................................................... 8

4.3.2

Verify Graphical METAR....................................................................................................... 8

4.3.3

Verify Textual METAR .......................................................................................................... 9

4.3.4

Verify Wind .......................................................................................................................... 10

4.3.5

Verify Temperature/Dewpoints............................................................................................. 10

4.4

Refreshing.................................................................................................................................. 10

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2-1.  Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations ......................................................................... 2
Figure 2-2.  MX20 with Full Channel List ................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2-3.  Activation Refresh Page............................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2-4.  Webpage Success Message ....................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2-5.  Webpage Failure Message ........................................................................................................ 3
Figure 3-1.  AUX - TRIP PLANNING Page ................................................................................................ 4
Figure 3-2.  XM Information Page................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3-3.  AUX – XM Radio Page ............................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3-4.  Lock Activation Screen............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 3-5.  Channel Listings Screen............................................................................................................ 6
Figure 4-1.  Data Link Menu Page................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 4-2.  Data Link Status Page ............................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4-3.  Weather Page ............................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 4-4.  Graphical METAR Page ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4-5.  Textual METAR Page............................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4-6.  Wind Data Page....................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4-7.  Temperature/Dewpoints Page ................................................................................................. 10

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4-1.  Data Link Status ......................................................................................................................... 8

Summary of Contents for GDL 69

Page 1: ...190 00355 04 September 2005 Rev F GDL 69 69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions...

Page 2: ...is strictly prohibited Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately Subscription fee is consumer only Other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All programming f...

Page 3: ...fy Graphical METAR 8 4 3 3 Verify Textual METAR 9 4 3 4 Verify Wind 10 4 3 5 Verify Temperature Dewpoints 10 4 4 Refreshing 10 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2 1 Data Radio ID and Audio Radio ID Locations 2 F...

Page 4: ...Page iv XM Activation Procedures 190 00355 04 Rev F This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 5: ...s Guide Addendum P N 190 00140 13 NOTE If your aircraft has not been powered on for more than six months your XM subscription will have been automatically deactivated In the event that this happens yo...

Page 6: ...key until the FIS function is displayed Press the smart key below FIS 2 Press the fourth smart key until STATUS is displayed 3 Press MENU ENT button 4 Press the line select key next to Products Diagn...

Page 7: ...e radio ID a success message or failure message will appear Both are pictured below If a failure message is received then the radio ID entered is not in the system or a refresh signal request has alre...

Page 8: ...f this document If for some reason you do not have your IDs you will be able to find your Radio IDs on the XM page in the AUX group The steps below will take you through the process 1 Make sure that t...

Page 9: ...will look similar to Figure 3 3 If the radio is inactivated and working properly you will see the free to air channels If the radio is inactivated and working properly the G1000 will display the free...

Page 10: ...rvices When the data radio weather receiver has been activated the subscription level will be shown in the service class field You can see that the activation was successful by pressing the soft key u...

Page 11: ...o external power if available It may take 45 60 minutes or more depending on the demand on the XM activation system 3 Power on the avionics and allow the GNS 430 530 to power up 4 Call XM Satellite Ra...

Page 12: ...icates a signal quality between 1 and 3 4 3 Verify XM Subscribed Services The 430 530 supports the following weather services NEXRAD graphical METAR text based METAR Wind and Graphical Temperature Dew...

Page 13: ...age 4 3 3 Verify Textual METAR To select the METARs Text Page 1 Select the Data Link Page 2 Select Textual METAR 3 Press ENT The Textual METAR Page is displayed for the airport you selected similar to...

Page 14: ...ather Page 1 Select the NAV Weather Page 2 Press CRSR The upper left hand corner data field flashes 3 Turn the small right knob and select TEMP DP 4 Press CRSR The Temperature Dewpoints are displayed...

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Page 16: ...E RADIO ACTIVATION This document MUST be given to the aircraft owner at time of delivery IMPORTANT CONTAINS GDL 69 69A INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR XM SATELLITE RADIO ACTIVATION This document MUST be give...

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