5-22Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide 190-01102-02 Rev. EForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8GlossaryAppendix AAppendix BIndex5.5 Sirius XM Satellite Radio EntertainmentNOTE: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about XMWX Satellite Weather products.The optional Sirius XM Satellite Radio entertainment feature of the GDL 69AData Link Receiver is available for the pilot’s and passengers’ enjoyment. TheGDL 69A can receive Sirius XM Satellite Radio entertainment services at anyaltitude throughout the Continental U.S. Entertainment audio is not availableon the GDL 69 Data Link Receiver.Sirius XM Satellite Radio offers a variety of radio programming over long distanceswithout having to constantly search for new stations. Based on signals from satellites,coverage far exceeds land-based transmissions. Sirius XM Satellite Radio servicesare subscription-based. For more information on specific service packages, visithttp://www.garmin.com/xm/.5.5.1 Activating Sirius XM Satellite Radio ServicesThe service is activated by providing Sirius XM Satellite Radio with eitherone or two coded IDs, depending on the equipment. Either the Audio Radio IDor the Data Radio ID, or both, must be provided to Sirius XM Satellite Radio toactivate the entertainment subscription. The Sirius XM Satellite Radio ActivationInstructions are included with the unit (also available at www.garmin.com, P/N190-00355-04).Sirius XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather subscriptions aresold separately. It is not required to activate both the entertainment and weatherservice subscriptions with the GDL 69A. Either or both services can be activated.Sirius XM Satellite Radio uses one or both of the coded IDs to send an activationsignal that, when received by the GDL 69A, allows it to play entertainmentprogramming.These IDs are located:• On the label on the back of the Data Link Receiver• On the XM Information Page on the MFDContact the installer if the Data Radio ID and the Audio Radio ID cannot belocated.
