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GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Procedures
Rev. K
3.
If the GDL69 VER field displays “---“ then GDL 69 Series to GNS 430W/530W interface
communications are not yet established. Check the GDL 69 Series power, RS-232 configuration,
and/or wiring.
4.
Verify DATA ID contains the eight character identification code.
5.
Verify DATA SIGNAL quality is either “Weak” or “Strong”. If signal quality is “Antenna” or
“None’, check the antenna and wiring.
6.
If you have a GDL 69A/69AH, Verify Audio ID contains the eight character identification code.
Then verify that AUDIO SIGNAL quality is either “Weak” or “Strong”. If signal quality is
“Antenna” or “None’, check the antenna and wiring.
7.
SERVICE CLASS will initially read “DETECTING ACTIVATION”. After the your activation
request is completely processed by the SiriusXM activation system the service class field should
change to the class that corresponds to the service level that you requested. This value will either be
Aviation LT or Aviator.
For a list of weather products available for the service level you requested, see Table 5-1.
8.
When the correct Service Class is being displayed, press the MENU key, select the “Lock Data Link
Activation” menu item by highlighting it and then press the ENT key. This locks your activation into
the GDL 69 Series.
Figure 5-2. XM Information Page Menu
NOTE
For all 400W/500W Series, verify that all weather products have been received. Leave
unit on for 1.5 hours to allow all weather products to be received. Do not change channels
or pages during this time.
