Section 4 Hazard Avoidance; Weather; Data Link Weather (Fis-B) - Garmin AERA 660 Pilot's Manual

SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE

4.1 WEATHER

DATA LINK WEATHER (FIS-B)

FIS-B is a subscription-free weather service that is broadcast by Ground Based
Transceivers (GBTs) over the 978 MHz UAT frequency band as part of the FAA's
Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). To receive FIS-B weather
information, the weather/traffic device must be within range and line-of-sight of an
operating GBT. Reception may be affected by altitude, terrain, and other factors. FIS-B
weather products include METARs, TAFs, NEXRAD (Regional and CONUS (Combined)),
AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, and Winds and Temperatures Aloft. Other products include
NOTAMs and TFRs.
Viewing FIS-B Weather product Status:
1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools.
2) Touch Data Link
Or:
1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather.
2) Touch Menu > More Info.
Viewing Ground Station Status:
1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools.
2) Touch Data Link > Menu > Ground Stations.
Or:
1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather.
2) Touch Menu > More Info.
3) Touch Menu > Ground Stations.
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