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Garmin GDL 69A Instructions Manual
5. Refer to Table 4-1 to read the SAT ID/CONNECTIVITY information.
6. Verify radio IDs and signal quality is between 2 – 3. If signal quality is zero, check the antenna and
wiring.
'- -'
'XM'
'X0', 'X1', 'X2', or 'X3'
'-0', '-1', '-2', or '-3'
"Searching..."
"Satellite in view"

4.3 Verify SiriusXM Subscribed Services

The 430/530 supports the following weather services: NEXRAD, graphical METAR, text-based
METAR, Wind, and Graphical Temperature/Dew Point. These services are available only in the
United States. Verify included services by displaying them on the unit, if applicable. If signal quality is
between 1 and 3, but no data is displayed, contact SiriusXM Satellite Radio to verify subscription. Be
sure that the unit is updated with the most current software.
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GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Procedures

Figure 4-2. Data Link Status Page

Table 4-1. Data Link Status

SAT ID Field
GDL 69/69H – 430/530 Series interface communications not yet established.
GDL 69/69H not yet communicating with internal satellite radio hardware (normal
during power-up).
'X' = Satellite radio service activated. Satellite signal quality is indicated by the
numbers 0, 1, 2, or 3; where 0=none, 1=poor, 2=good, and 3=excellent.
'-' = Satellite radio service is not activated. Satellite signal quality is indicated by
the numbers 0, 1, 2, or 3; where 0=none, 1=poor, 2=good, and 3=excellent.
Connectivity Field
No satellite is currently in view, signal quality is '0'.
Indicates a signal quality between 1 and 3.
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