Xm ® Radio Entertainment (Gpsmap 696); Activating Xm Satellite Radio Services - Garmin GPSMAP 695 Owner's Manual

5.4 xM radiO eNtertaiNMeNt (GPSMaP 696)
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NOte: XM Satellite Radio is only available with the GPSMAP 696.
NOte: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about XM
Weather products.
NOte: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP
696 and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features. Additionally,
you must use a third-party audio panel, headphones, or other audio device.
NOte: Audio interference can occur while using some audio panels. Use of a
Ground Loop Isolator can eliminate this interference.
XM Satellite Radio offers a variety of radio programming over long distances without
having to constantly search for new stations. Based on signals from satellites, coverage
far exceeds land-based transmissions. XM Satellite Radio services are subscription-
based.

activatiNG xM Satellite radiO ServiceS

The service is activated by providing XM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio ID).
XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that, when received
by the GXM 40, allows it to play entertainment programming.
Refer to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on activating XM
Satellite Radio.
Accessing the Radio ID:
From the XM Audio Page press the INFO Softkey.
Or:
From the XM Audio Page select Channel '0' in the 'All Channels' Category.
Or:
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