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

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Data Received Message GDL 49 Only, Requesting Nexrad data from the Map
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GNS 530(A) specifications

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