Raymarine E120W, Reference Manual

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Chapter 12: Weather (US only) 191
Chapter 12:Weather (US only)
This application is only available for the Unites States. Weather information for the
Rest of the World can be obtained via a Navtex receiver. Please refer to
Chapter
13:Navtex
.
12.1 Overview
The weather application superimposes historical, live and forecasted weather graphics
on a world map. It also provides textual forecasts and warnings. These graphics and
their associated weather data enable you to determine the actual conditions in your
vicinity or at a particular location. Weather forecasts and warnings, detailing current
and predicted conditions, are regularly updated.
For a basic weather glossary, please refer to the appendix at the rear of this manual. For
types of warnings, watches and advisories, please refer to the NOAA website at
www.nws.noaa.gov
12.2 Important information
Disclaimer
All information presented by this service is advisory only. You acknowledge the risk of
incomplete and erroneous information and assume complete responsibility and risks
associated with this device, and accordingly release Raymarine, Sirius Satellite Radio
Inc. and WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the use of this service. By
using this service, you acknowledge and agree that you have read the terms of the
subscription agreement for this service and agree to all of the terms contained therein.
If you do not have the subscription agreement, you may view a copy on the internet at
www. Sirius.com/marineweatheragreement or call 1-800-869-5480
for a copy to be
sent to you.
The full disclaimer is detailed on the inside front cover of this manual. Each time you
power on your E-Series Display, if weather data is being received this disclaimer will be
displayed.
12.3 Setting up the weather application
Before you are able to use the weather application you will need to:
• Obtain a Sirius ID number. For full details, please refer to your Sirius Installation
handbook.
• Check the pre-requisites for using this application (see below).
• Customize a page set to include a weather application.
• Specify the weather elements that you wish to display.