
Unit Overview
Installing and Activating the GDL 30AStep 1: Install the unitUse the GDL 30A Installation Instructions to complete the appropriate wiring connections.
Step 2: Set up the XM accountEnsure that your XM Weather ID and your XM Radio ID are readily available. Contact XM Satellite Radio by phone at (800) 985-
9200. After receiving the required information from you, the XM representative activates the account and sends out an XM signal to activate the GDL 30A.
To answer other XM questions, call the above number or visit www.xmwxweather.com.
Step 3: Confirm all components of your service package XM WX Weather: Ensure that the Garmin Marine Network is turned on so you receive the XM signal. When the components of the selected service package appear in the Weather Products list, the XM signal is working correctly. To see the Weather Products list on a 3000 Series chartplotter, open the Main Menu, scroll to the XM tab, and then highlight the Information sub tab. Do not turn the chartplotter off until the name of the selected service package appears in the Service Level field (see page 25).
Note: On a GPSMAP 4000 Series or a GPSMAP 5000 Series chartplotter, your service package appears on the system information screen (Configure > System > System Information > Weather
Subscription)XM Radio: From the XM tab, highlight the Audio sub tab and verify that channels 7, 9, 47, and 122 appear (see page 24). This indicates that all channels on the XM basic radio service are working correctly. If the XM WX Weather and the XM Radio service have not activated within an hour, call XM customer care at (800)
After the service package name appears, turn the entire Garmin Marine Network off.
Step 5: Use your new XM servicesWhen you turn the Garmin Marine Network on after completing Step 4, you are able to view weather features on the chartplotter and to customize the new radio stations.
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