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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual GXM 30A...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
- Page 3 (see diagram). When navigating in an aircraft, use the GXM 30A only as an aid for VFR navigation. Use weather data only as an aid to situational awareness.
- Page 4 Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the GXM 30A only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GXM 30A for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
- Page 5 This manual covers the XM WX Weather and XM Radio features of the GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna when viewed on a Garmin unit. To get the most out of your new system, take the time to go through this manual and the unit’s Owner’s Manual.
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Page 6: Product Registration
Help us better support your equipment purchase by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your GXM 30A ready, connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and click the Product Registration link on the Home page. Record your serial number below for a quick reference. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...iii Preface ... Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit ... Subscribing to XM WX Weather and Radio ... XM WX Weather Features ...5 Displaying Weather Information ... NEXRAD Radar ... Satellite Mosaic ... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Do not apply cleaner to the electrical contacts on the front of the unit. Storage - Do not store the GXM 30A where exposure to temperature extremes may occur, as permanent damage may result. -
Page 9: Connecting The Gxm 30A To A Garmin Unit
Connecting the GXM 30A to a Garmin Unit Position the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the sky. This can be on the outside of the vehicle or behind the windscreen of the vehicle. Connect the GXM 30A to the USB port on the Garmin unit. -
Page 10: Subscribing To Xm Wx Weather And Radio
Make certain the GXM 30A is connected to the Garmin unit. Step 2: Turn on your System Place the GXM 30A where is has a clear view of the sky and turn on the Garmin unit. This automatically turns on the GXM 30A. - Page 11 Level field, turn off the Garmin unit. Step 7: Add Features to your Unit When you turn on the GXM 30A after completing Step 6, you are ready to add weather features to the unit’s Map Page and set your new favorite channels.
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Page 12: Xm Wx Weather Features
XM WX W eather Displaying Weather Information The GXM 30A receives XM WX Weather data and shows it on the Garmin unit’s Map Page and other screens throughout the unit. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometerological Prediction Center. -
Page 13: Nexrad Radar
Mix, and Snow, press MENU, highlight Weather Legend, and press ENTER. NEXRAD can be displayed independently or with a variety of other weather information. For information on NEXRAD Limitations, Abnormalities, and Intensity, see pages 30-31. NEXRAD NEXRAD Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 14: Satellite Mosaic
Satellite Mosaic Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. Satellite Mosaic Cloud Tops Legend GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 15: Lightning
Lightning strikes are represented by lightning bolt icons, as shown in the images below. Lightning appears on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning bolts indicate a cloud-to-ground lightning strike. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > eather eatures... -
Page 16: Storm Cells
Aviation units show the direction of the storm with an arrow. The tip of the arrow indicates where the storm should be in 15 minutes. Critical information about the storm cell can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with the map pointer. Automotive and Marine Aviation GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Hurricanes
(indicated by a red line). The darkened squares that appear along the red line display the projected locations received from the National Hurricane Center. The Center provides four forecasts at 12-hour intervals as well as a fifth forecast at a 24-hour interval. Hurricanes Hurricane Track GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 18: Surface Winds
Wind speed is indicated by the different combination of flags that are attached to the tail. Wind Direction Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots Inds Surface Winds GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 19: Winds Aloft
Aviation units display winds aloft using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending on the zoom range of the map. Similar to Marine and Automotive units, the wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. Wind Barbs Wind Streamline GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Surface Pressure
Strong pressure gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb), Inches of Mercury (in), and Hectopascals (hPa). Pressure Isobars Strong Pressure Gradient GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Fronts
Moving away from a High Pressure Center in any horizontal direction results in decreased pressure. Winds flow clockwise around Low Pressure Centers in North America. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > eather... -
Page 22: Visibility
In the example below, visibility ranges from 1 mile to 4.5 miles. Visibility Contour Lines This image displays NEXRAD Radar, Satellite Mosaic, and Visibility. Displaying multiple features may help to provide a clearer picture of the weather conditions in the area. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: County Warnings
To view information about the warning, select the county with the map pointer. For more detail, press ENTER. Tornado Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Flood Warning Flash Flood Warning GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W eather eatures Severe Thunderstorm Warning >... -
Page 24: Water Temperature
The Water Temperature feature displays the water’s surface temperature. The temperature breaks are indicated by isotherm lines. Water Temperature erIod Wave Period The Wave Period feature provides the time (in seconds) between successive waves. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual Wave Period... -
Page 25: Wave Direction
Wave Direction The Wave Direction feature shows the direction in which a wave is moving, as indicated by the direction of the red arrow. Wave Direction GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > eather eatures Wave Height The Wave Height feature displays wave heights. -
Page 26: Marine Warnings
When a Marine Warning is issued, the area for the warning is highlighted in red. To view information about the warning, select the warning area with the map pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. Marine Warnings Marine Warning Detailed Information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 27: Buoy Reports
Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation stations. These readings are used to determine Air Temperature, Dewpoint, Water Temperature, Tide, Wave Height and Period, Wind Direction and Speed, Visibility, and Barometric Pressure. Buoy Selected with map pointer Buoy report detail GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 28: Metar
3-5 miles) IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 29: Airmet
• AIRMET Tango (Turbulence) (orange): Moderate turbulence. Sustained surface winds of 30 knots or more at the surface. • AIRMET Zulu (Icing) (blue): Moderate icing. Freezing levels. AIRMET selected with map pointer GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W eather... -
Page 30: Sigmet
3,000 square miles. SIGMETs are displayed as a yellow dashed line. To view SIGMET detailed information SIGMET data, select the SIGMET using the map pointer. To view detailed information, press ENTER. GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 31: Tfr
Red (active) or Yellow (not yet active). To view information about the TFR, select it with the map pointer. To view more detailed information, press ENTER. TFR selected with map pointer TFR detailed information GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 32: Echo Tops
5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the severity of thunderstorms. (higher = more intense) Echo Tops for all altitudes Echo Tops at 15,000 feet Echo Tops at 20,000 feet GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Freezing Level
Freezing Level Shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Contours GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual XM W > eather eatures reezIng Forecast Forecast displays Fronts, High and Low Pressure Centers, and City Conditions. -
Page 34: Taf
The XM Audio feature requires a subscription to XM Radio. Channels can be scanned by category and saved to a Favorites list. The XM audio output can be turned on and off. Category Channel list Current song GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 35: Appendix
Waterproof: -1 meter submersion for 30 minutes IEC 60529 IPX7 Mount Thread Size: M3 x 0.5 Cable: Braided shield, 5 conductor 28 AWG, Right Angle Male Mini-B connector Power Source: 4.5-5.5 Vdc Usage: 2.5 watts max Performance Dynamics: 999 knots, 6g GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 36: Feature Broadcast Rates
County Warnings 5 mins Marine Warnings 20 mins METAR 12 mins AIRMET 12 mins SIGMET 12 mins Echo Tops 7.5 mins Winds Aloft 12 mins 12 mins 12 mins Freezing Level 12 mins GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 37: Nexrad Overview
• Military aircraft deploy metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual PPendIX NEXRAD Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding the NEXRAD radar displays. - Page 38 0” - trace .01” .02” .05” .09” .24” .48” 1” + or sleet 1.25” 1” + or sleet 2.5” 5.7” 12.7” GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual Remarks Snow Rain Snow .00” .00” trace Very Light Light .01” Light Light .1 - .2”...
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Page 39: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance The GXM 30A complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”... -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
IMIted arranty Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. - Page 41 Garmin dealer for repairs. The GXM 30A is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.
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Page 42: Software License Agreement
Icense greeMent and Software License Agreement BY USING THE GXM 30A, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal... -
Page 43: Weather Data Warranty
Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 44: Tfr Data
FSS for interpretation of TFR data. This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or the United States Department of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425) GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual... -
Page 45: Index
GXM 30A ground clutter Contact XM Satellite Radio county warnings high pressure center 14, hurricanes GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual icing interference introduction isobars lightning lightning bolt icons limited warranty low pressure center 14,... - Page 46 11, wind streamline XM Audio XM Package XM Radio XM Radio ID XM Weather/Radio 800 number XM WX Weather GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner’s Manual...
- Page 48 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.