Garmin GDL® 69/69A SXM — GDL® 69 SXM - 010-01294-01
The Garmin GDL® 69 SXM is a remote datalink receiver that delivers XM WX Satellite Weather to a variety of Garmin navigation systems. It provides a dedicated path for bringing satellite weather information into a compatible Garmin avionics setup.
XM WX Weather Delivery
Receive XM WX Satellite Weather through the GDL® 69 SXM for display on a variety of Garmin navigation systems.
Remote Datalink Receiver
Keep the weather-reception function in a remote receiver rather than a panel-mounted display unit.
Garmin Navigation Integration
The GDL® 69 SXM is intended to deliver weather data to a variety of Garmin navigation systems.
Satellite Weather Data
The GDL® 69 SXM serves as the datalink component for XM WX Satellite Weather. Its role is to receive that weather service and pass the information to the connected Garmin navigation system.
Avionics System Role
As a remote receiver, the GDL® 69 SXM is part of a broader Garmin avionics configuration rather than a standalone navigation display. The receiving function is separated from the navigation system used to present the weather information.
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The Garmin GDL® 69 SXM is a remote datalink receiver designed to deliver XM WX Satellite Weather to a variety of Garmin navigation systems. As part of Garmin’s datalinks and connectivity product line, it provides satellite weather data integration for supported Garmin avionics, helping pilots access weather information through their navigation system.
GDL 69 SXM delivers SiriusXM satellite weather to your avionics display. For audio entertainment in the cockpit, the sound-enabled GDL 69A SXM also provides SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Get Detailed Weather
This remote datalink receiver helps you make informed decisions based on the weather. With a subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Weather, GDL 69 SXM brings continuous, detailed weather information to GNS series navigators, GTN™ and GTN™ Xi series avionics, G1000® and G1000® NXi, G900X®, TXi series flight displays, G600, G500, G500H and GMX 200.
The SiriusXM network’s powerful satellites deliver seamless coverage at any altitude across the continental U.S. and its coastal regions as well as southern Canada. (See coverage map.) Choose from available SiriusXM Aviation weather packages that provide METAR data and animated NEXRAD imagery as well as current reports on precipitation, lightning, winds aloft, echo tops, turbulence, freezing levels, TFRs and more¹.
Listen to Satellite Radio
With a subscription, GDL 69A SXM delivers SiriusXM Satellite Radio to your aircraft. Enjoy a variety of continuous news, sports, music and entertainment programming anywhere nationwide. GDL 69A SXM interfaces with your cockpit audio panel control to play through the aircraft’s audio system.
A 2 month trial to SiriusXM Aviation or XMWX Aviation services is available for select embedded receivers. Visit https://www.siriusxm.com/aviation/two-month-offer/ to learn more.
¹Subscription required and sold separately. See SiriusXM.com/aviation for details. Not all SiriusXM weather products may be available across all devices. Check your Pilot’s Guide for specifics about which products are available on your device