Garmin XM GDL 69 Activation Instructions

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4 3 B GNS 430/530 – GDL69 ActivationFor activation you will need your XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. If your unit is a GDL69A, which comes with a Data Radio ID and an Audio Radio ID, only the Data Radio ID is displayed onthe GNS 430/530, since the GNS 430/530 does not support audio services. Your Data Radio ID can befound on the last page of this document and on the 430/530 Data Link Status page (see Section X 4.2Xbelow).4.1 1 7 B Activation Steps1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is notrecommended for the aircraft to be in a hangar.2. Hook up the aircraft to external power if available. The activation process may take 45-60 minutes ormore, depending on the demand on the XM activation system.3. Power on the avionics and allow the GNS 430/530 to power up.4. Call XM Satellite Radio 1.800.985.9200. The XM operator will ask you for your Data Radio ID.NOTEDuring the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time.4.2 1 8 B Verify Signal Reception1. Access the GDL 69 Data Link Status Page. This page can be found by rotating the outer knob untilthe AUX menu page displays.2. Rotate the inner knob until the DATA LINK page with the item DATA LINK STATUS is listed.Figure 4-1. Data Link Menu Page3. Press the CRSR knob. The first item on the page will blink. Turn either the outer knob or inner knobclockwise until DATA LINK STATUS is blinking.4. Press the ENT button. The following page will be displayed.XM Activation Procedures Page 13190-00355-04 Rev. H