Garmin XM GDL 69 - Manual (Page 26)

6.
If you have a GDL 69A, Verify Audio ID contains the eight character identification code. Then
verify that AUDIO SIGNAL quality is either “Weak” or “Strong”. If signal quality is “Antenna” or
“None’, check the antenna and wiring.
7.
SERVICE CLASS will initially read “DETECTING ACTIVATION”. After the your activation
request is completely processed by the XM activation system the service class field should change to
the class that corresponds to the service level that you requested. This value will either be Aviation
LT or Aviator.
For a list of weather products available for the service level you requested, see
X
Table 5-1
X
.
8.
When the correct Service Class is being displayed , press the MENU key, select the “Lock Data Link
Activation” menu item by highlighting it, then press the ENT key. This locks your activation into the
GDL 69A.
Figure 5-2. XM Information Page Menu
NOTE
For all 400W/500W Series units, verify that all weather products have been received.
Leave unit on for 1.5 hours to allow all weather products to be received. Do not change
channels or pages during this time.
Table 5-1. GNS 430W/530W Weather Products Available in United States
Product
Aviator Lite
(Aviator LT)
Subscription
Aviator
Subscription
Aviator Pro
Subscription
High Resolution NEXRAD Radar
Radar Coverage
Precipitation Type (at surface)
TFRs
METARs
TAFs
Winds Aloft (at altitude)
Lightning
Severe Weather Storm Tracks
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