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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................1
Garmin Customer Service Product Registration ...................1
Unit Overview.................................................................... 3
Packing List and Accessories ............................................. 3
Installing the GDL 30/30A ................................................. 4
Subscribing to XM WX Weather and XM Radio ................. 6
Adding Weather and Sea Surface Features to your Map
displays.............................................................................. 9
Initially Loading Weather-Related Information ..................10
Adjusting Weather Features on a Map ...............................10
Weather Features ............................................................ 11
NEXRAD ...........................................................................11
Storm Cells........................................................................12
Lightning...........................................................................13
Wind.................................................................................14
Pressure.............................................................................15
Hurricanes ........................................................................16
Visibility............................................................................17
Fronts................................................................................18
Sea Surface Features ....................................................... 19
Temperature ......................................................................19
Wave Height......................................................................19
Wave Period ......................................................................20
Wave Direction..................................................................20
Viewing Multiple Maps ................................................... 21
Finding Current Weather, Forecast, and Sea Surface Conditions
22
Finding Weather Conditions at other Locations.................23
Customizing Radio Stations (for GDL 30A only).............. 24
Viewing and Selecting Channels ........................................24
Adding Favorites ...............................................................25
Deleting Favorites..............................................................25
Scanning Stations ..............................................................26
Disabling the Audio Output ..............................................27
Appendix A: Blink Codes ................................................. 28
Appendix B: Broadcast Rates .......................................... 29
Appendix C: Specifi cations .............................................. 30
Appendix D: Software ..................................................... 31
Appendix E: Product Safety and Regulatory Information . 32
Limited Warranty ..............................................................34
Index................................................................................ 35
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
To properly install your Marine Weather
Satellite Receiver or Marine Weather/Audio
Satellite Receiver, see pages 4-5.
To subscribe to XM WX Weather and XM
Radio, see pages 6-7.
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