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Garmin GDL30A XM WX Weather Features, Precipitation, NEXRAD

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XM WX Weather Features

XM WX Weather Features

Following is a brief description of each weather feature. The weather features are divided into three subcategories: Precipitation, Atmosphere, and Sea State.

Precipitation

The Precipitation category provides NEXRAD/Cloud Top, Storm	NEXRAD
Cell, Lightning, and Hurricane data. Each feature can be turned on
or off, or set to display at a selected zoom range.

NEXRAD

NEXRAD is an acronym for NEXt Generation Weather RADar. The NEXRAD feature displays precipitation, from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms, in varying shades and colors. A legend showing the colors for Rain, Mix, and Snow can be displayed by pressing the ADJ key and selecting Weather Legend. NEXRAD can be displayed independently or with Cloud Tops.

NEXRAD Legend

GDL 30A Owner’s Manual

Contents

Page Page Introduction Product Registration Contact Garmin Contact XM Important Numbers Page Unit Overview Packing List and Accessories Installing and Activating the GDL 30A Step 1: Install the unit Step 2: Set up the XM account Subscription) XM Radio: Using XM WX Weather Preset Weather Displays Customizing the Preset Weather Displays XM WX Weather Features Precipitation NEXRAD Cloud Tops Storm Cells Lightning Hurricanes Atmosphere Wind Pressure Visibility Fronts City Conditions Sea Surface Temperature Wave Height Wave Period Wave Direction Main Menu Weather Tab Current (Weather) Forecast Sea Surface Forecast Map Setup XM Tab Audio Information Appendix Blink Codes Weather-RelatedBroadcast Rates GDL 30A Specifications GA 32 Antenna Specifications Weather and Sea Surface Information XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc Weather Data Warranty USER SAFETY LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY Software License Agreement Index Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com