Siriusxm Weather; Siriusxm Equipment And Subscription Requirements; Weather Data Broadcasts; Weather Warnings And Weather Bulletins - Garmin GPSMAP1222 Owner's Manual

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The weather information provided through this product is subject to service interruptions and may contain

errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information, and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. Always

use common sense while navigating, and check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety-

related decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather

information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather. Garmin will not be responsible for any

consequences of using SiriusXM weather information.

NOTE: SiriusXM data is not available in all regions.

A Garmin SiriusXM satellite weather receiver and antenna receives satellite weather data and shows it on

various Garmin devices, including the Navigation chart on a compatible chartplotter. The weather data for

each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the

Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. For more information, go to www.siriusxm.com/sxmmarine.

SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements

To use satellite weather, you must have a compatible satellite weather receiver. To use SiriusXM satellite

radio, you must have a compatible satellite radio receiver. Go to

must also have a valid subscription to receive satellite weather and radio. For more information, refer to the

instructions for your satellite weather and radio equipment.

Weather Data Broadcasts

Weather data is broadcast at different intervals for each weather feature. For example, radar is broadcast at

five-minute intervals. When the Garmin receiver is turned on, or when a different weather feature is selected, the

receiver must receive new data before it can be shown. You might experience a delay before weather data or a

different feature appears on the chart.

NOTE: Any weather feature can change in appearance if the source that provides the information changes.

Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins

When a marine weather warning, weather watch, weather advisory, weather bulletin, or other weather statement

is issued, shading indicates the area to which the information applies. The aqua lines on the chart indicate the

boundaries of marine forecasts, coastal forecasts, and offshore forecasts. Weather bulletins may consist of

either weather watches or weather advisories.

To view information about the warning or bulletin, select the shaded area.

Color

Cyan

Blue

Red

Yellow

Red

Viewing Precipitation Information

Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow, up to strong thunderstorms, is indicated in varying shades

and colors. Precipitation is shown either independently or with other weather information.

Select Charts > Precipitation.

The time stamp in the upper-left corner of the screen indicates the elapsed time since the weather data

provider last updated the information.

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