Garmin GDL 30 Weather Receiver

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• GDL 30 Weather Satellite Receiver
• Garmin GA31 XM Satellite Antenna (View this item)
• Garmin GDL 30 30A Power and Data Cable (View this item)
• Garmin Marine Network 6ft Cable (View this item)
• Garmin GDL 30 and 30A English Manual (View this item)

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With the addition of the GDL 30 (Weather Satellite Receiver) or GDL 30A (Weather and XM Audio Satellite Receiver) and a partnership with XM WX Satellite Weather, Garmin is proud to bring real-time graphical weather data coverage of the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii) directly to Garmin marine chartplotters.

For the first time, mariners can access real-time weather information for the United States directly on the GPSMAP 3010C and 3006C using the GDL 30 or GDL 30A - no need for a separate PC interface. The Garmin GDL 30 and GDL 30A black box receivers are completely waterproof and part of the new Garmin Marine Network, a plug-and-play system that puts GPS, weather, sonar, radar and other important data literally at a boater's fingertips.

United States weather information captured and processed by the GDL 30 and GDL 30A with the GA 31 pole-mount antenna is directly overlaid onto the GPSMAP 3010C and 3006C multifunction, color displays. Users can overlay individual or combined weather data screens, so they can see weather conditions at their current location or along a projected path. The GDL 30 and GSL 30A with the XM WX Satellite Weather service work to keep boaters continually informed of changing weather patterns, so they can make better-informed decisions and spend more time enjoying the water.

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GDL 30 Weather Receiver features

• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
• Simple installation - plug and play into Garmin Marine Network
• Includes Pole mount satellite antenna with 30-ft cable
• Unit Weight: approximately 2.7 lbs
• Unit dimensions: 2.2" H x 7.3" W x 6.7" D

XM WX SATELLITE WEATHER:
XM WX Satellite Weather is the same leading, analytical weather technology and data that is provided to television meteorologists across the United States. It relays a continuous transmission of 20 different types of graphical weather information that can be overlaid on the chartplotter, including:

• Current conditions
• City forecasts
• NEXRAD Radar with precipitation type (animated, high resolution)
• Surface air pressure
• Surface analysis (Highs, Lows and fronts)
• Lightning
• Storm cell size, speed and direction
• Hurricane track
• Visibility forecast
• Wind speed
• Sea surface temperature
• Wind direction
• Wave period
• Wave direction
• Wave height
• Buoy data

XM SATELLITE RADIO:
For mariners wanting XM Satellite Radio in addition to XM WX weather data, Garmin offers the GDL 30A which provides a unique audio interface with the GPSMAP 3010C and 3006C - allowing for connection to an on-board stereo. Over 120 satellite radio channels of music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment are delivered to these chartplotters via the GDL 30A for an additional monthly fee.

WEATHER/AUDIO SATELLITE COVERAGE:
The GDL 30 and GDL 30A provide weather data and audio entertainment for the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii) only. For more information about coverage see XM Satellite Radio's website.

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