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GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Procedures
4 GNS 430/530 – GDL69/69H Activation
For activation you will need your SiriusXM Data Radio ID and your billing information. If your unit is a
GDL 69A/69AH, which comes with a Data Radio ID and an Audio Radio ID, only the Data Radio ID is
displayed on the GNS 430/530, since the GNS 430/530 does not support audio services. Your Data Radio
ID can be found on the last page of this document and on the 430/530 Data Link Status page
(see Section 4.2 below).
4.1 Activation Steps
1.
Make sure that the aircraft's SiriusXM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is not
recommended for the aircraft to be in a hangar.
2.
Hook up the aircraft to external power if available. The activation process may take 45-60 minutes or
more, depending on the demand on the SiriusXM activation system.
3.
Power on the avionics and allow the GNS 430/530 to power up.
4.
Call SiriusXM Satellite Radio 1.800.985.9200. The SiriusXM operator will ask you for your Data
Radio ID.
NOTE
Make sure to be specific for requesting a DATA ONLY service under the Data Radio ID
and an AUDIO ONLY service under the Audio Radio ID. Most SiriusXM receivers in
the market have both audio and data services under one ID. The GDL 69 Series will not
function correctly with both an audio and a data service activated under one ID.
NOTE
During the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time.
4.2 Verify Signal Reception
1.
Access the GDL 69/69H Data Link Status Page. This page can be found by rotating the
outer knob
until the
AUX
menu page displays.
2.
Rotate the inner knob until the
DATA LINK
page with the item
DATA LINK STATUS
is listed.
Figure 4-1. Data Link Menu Page
3.
Press the
CRSR
knob. The first item on the page will blink. Turn either the outer knob or inner knob
clockwise until
DATA LINK STATUS
is blinking.
4.
Press the
ENT
button. The following page will be displayed.
