GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00 Rev. E
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SECTION 14
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Auto Request (GDL 49 Only) - This field is
used to set the time interval for the GDL 49 to
automatically send a NEXRAD data request. The
time options are OFF, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30
min, 45 min, and 1 hour. When an auto request
time is selected, the first request is sent after the
specified time has elapsed from when the field
was set (as opposed to immediately sending a
request).
NOTE: It is recommended that the pilot turn
the Auto Request function ‘on’ by setting it to
‘10 min’ updates. This setting provides best
performance for the GDL 49.
The ‘Manual Send?’(GDL 49) or ‘Update Request?’
(GDL 69) field is used to request NEXRAD Data.
4) Use the small and large right knobs to select
the desired data (listed on preceding page)
and the ENT Key to enter the data into the
appropriate fields on the NEXRAD Request
Page.
5) Select ‘Manual Send?’ or ‘Update Request?’
and press the ENT Key. The request has been
sent. Note that selecting ‘Auto Request’
and pressing the ENT Key does not send the
request until after the auto time period.
6) To exit from the NEXRAD Request Page, press
the small right knob. The Data Link Page is
displayed.
Requesting NEXRAD data from the Map
Page:
1) Select the Map Page.
2) Press the MENU Key. The Map Page Options
Menu is displayed.
3) Select ‘Request NEXRAD?’ (Figure 14-21) and
press the ENT Key.
Figure 14-21 Map Page Options Menu
4) Follow the preceding steps 4 - 6.
NOTE: The pilot may also use the map panning
function to request NEXRAD data at a specific
map position. After panning and selecting a
position on the map, the pilot can press the
MENU Key and request the NEXRAD data.
Data Received Message (GDL 49 Only)
When the request has been answered, the message
annunciator (MSG) flashes to alert the pilot to one of
the following messages depending on the type of data
received:
New NEXRAD Received
New Graphic METAR Received
New Text METAR Received