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1.1 7BIntroduction
Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must have services subscribed to and be activated by XM
Satellite Radio. This document will take you through the process. Please note that the GDL 69 is a
weather data link only. The GDL 69A is a weather data link AND audio receiver. This document covers
the GDL 69/69A - MX20 Activation, the GDL 69/69A – G1000 Activation, GDL 69 – GNS 430/530
Activation, the GDL 69/69A – GNS 430W/530W Activation, GDL 69/69A – G600 Activation, and lastly
the GDL 69/69A – GMX 200 Activation. There is a separate procedure for each type of installation.
Before activating, the GDL 69/69A must be installed in accordance with the installation manual
P/N 190-00355-02 Rev E or later.
It is essential to follow the activation instructions carefully, correctly, and completely.
Improper activation may result in an installation that receives an incomplete set of
weather products, or an installation that functions only part of the time.
1.2 8BGather Information
Your GDL 69 or GDL 69A is shipped with one or two radio hardware identifications, respectively (Radio
IDs). These IDs serve as identification codes for your XM-equipped GDL 69/69A and are needed in the
activation process. The Audio ID is for the XM radio service, and the Data ID is for the weather
products. The GDL 69 will have an Data ID whereas the GDL 69/69A with have an Audio ID AND a
Data ID. The ID information is attached to the last page of this document. It is also printed on a label on
the back of the unit. Be sure to visit http://www.garmin.com
and verify that you have the latest revision
of the documents listed in
XTable 1-1X that pertain to your equipment.
Table 1-1. Documents
Unit Document Part Number
MX 20 MFD MX 20 Pilot’s Guide 560-1026-( )
GNC 420(A) GNC 420(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-20
GNS 430(A) GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00
400W Series or 500W Series 400W/500W Series Pilot’s Guide Addendum 190-00356-30
GPS 400 GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-60
GPS 500 GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-60
GNS 530(A) GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00
GMX 200 GMX 200 Pilot’s Guide 190-00607-02
GDU 620 G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02
G1000 Integrated Flight Deck G1000 Pilot’s Guide
See Dealers Only
website at
garmin.com
NOTE
If your aircraft has not been powered on for an extended period of time your XM
subscription may have been automatically deactivated. In the event that this happens you
will need to refresh the unit. Refer to Section
X2.2X (MX20), X3.4X (G1000), X4.4X (GNS
430/530),
X5.3X (GNS 430W/530W), 6.2 (GMX 200), or 7.2 (G600) for the procedure on
‘Refreshing’.
XM Activation Procedures Page 1
190-00355-04 Rev. H