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4 3BGNS 430/530 – GDL69 Activation
For activation you will need your XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. If your unit is a GDL
69A, which comes with a Data Radio ID and an Audio Radio ID, only the Data Radio ID is displayed on
the GNS 430/530, since the GNS 430/530 does not support audio services. Your Data Radio ID can be
found on the last page of this document and on the 430/530 Data Link Status page (see Section
X4.2X
below).
4.1 17BActivation Steps
1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is not
recommended 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 or
more, 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.
NOTE
During the activation process do not change channels or pages during this time.
4.2 18BVerify Signal Reception
1. Access the GDL 69 Data Link Status Page. This page can be found by rotating the outer knob until
the 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 Page
3. Press the CRSR knob. The first item on the page will blink. Turn either the outer knob or inner knob
clockwise until DATA LINK STATUS is blinking.
4. Press the ENT button. The following page will be displayed.
XM Activation Procedures Page 13
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