Garmin GDL 30A Marine Weather/ Audio Satellite Receiver
Model# 01-00342-1
Garmin has teamed up with
XM WX Satellite Weather to bring real time graphical weather their 3000 series chartplotters. The
GDL 30/30A will easily connect to the Marine Netwok Port on the back of the 3006/3010 to send real time weather information that will overlay on your chart display. The
GDL 30/30A will relay a continuous transmission of 20 different types of graphical weather information that can be overlaid on the chartplotter, including:
Current conditions
City forecasts
NEXRAD Radar with precipitation type (animated, high resolution)
Surface air pressure
Surface analysis (Highs, Lows and fronts)
Lightning
Storm cell size, speed and direction
Hurricane track
Visibility forecast
Wind speed
Sea surface temperature
Wind direction
Wave period
Wave direction
Wave height
Buoy data
The GDL 30A will also allow you to receive XM radio as well as the real time weather.
Additional XM WX Satellite Weather monthly service fees for weather data and audio services apply. You must contact XM for service and package prices.