Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide
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SiriusXM
®
WEATHER (aera 796 ONLY)
NOTE:
You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 796
and a subscription to SiriusXM Weather to use SiriusXM Weather features.
NOTE:
The weather products displayed on the aera 796 are dependant on
the SiriusXM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro)
purchased.
ACTIVATING SERVICES
Before SiriusXM Satellite Weather can be used, the service must be activated. Service
is activated by providing SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a Radio ID unique to the GXM
40 antenna.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows
the aera 796 to display weather data and/or entertainment programming provided
through the GXM 40 antenna.
Refer to the GXM 40 Owner’s Manual for more information on activating SiriusXM
Satellite Radio.
SIrIuSXM WEATHER INFORMATION
•Radio ID—Eight-digit ID number used for activation.
•ServiceLevel—SiriusXMWeathersubscriptionplanpurchased.
•Weather Products—List of weather features and age of weather data in
minutes.
Accessing the Radio ID:
From the Main Menu, touch Weather > Menu > Information.
