4-42Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide 190-01102-02 Rev. EForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8GlossaryAppendix AAppendix BIndex4.8.9 Echo TopsNOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, the display of Echo Tops ismutually exclusive with Cloud Tops and NEXRAD.Echo Tops data shows the location, elevation, and direction of the highestradar echo. The highest radar echo does not indicate the top of a storm orclouds; rather it indicates the highest altitude at which precipitation is detected.Information is derived from NEXRAD data.Figure 4-29 XM Weather - Echo TopsThe display of radar coverage is always active when either NEXRAD orECHO TOPS is selected. Areas where NEXRAD radar coverage and Echo Topsinformation is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated ingrayish-purple. Radar capability exists in these areas, but it is not active or isoff-line.
