Garmin GDL® 69/69A SXM — GDL® 69A SXM - 010-01294-16
The Garmin GDL® 69A SXM is a remote datalink receiver that brings XM WX Satellite Weather to compatible Garmin navigation systems. It is a focused option for aircraft owners seeking satellite-delivered weather information within their existing Garmin navigation workflow.
Satellite Weather Delivery
Receive XM WX Satellite Weather through a dedicated remote datalink receiver.
Garmin Navigation Integration
The GDL® 69A SXM delivers weather information to a variety of Garmin navigation systems.
Remote-Mount Architecture
Its remote design supports a panel presentation centered on the connected Garmin navigation system.
Weather Information Workflow
The GDL® 69A SXM is intended to place XM WX Satellite Weather within the Garmin navigation environment already used in the aircraft. This can keep weather information available through the connected navigation system rather than requiring a separate portable display.
Datalink Receiver Configuration
Garmin identifies the GDL® 69A SXM as a remote datalink receiver in its Datalinks & Connectivity product category. The selected package is the GDL® 69A SXM configuration, making the exact model important when planning an avionics installation or system update.
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The Garmin GDL® 69A SXM is a remote datalink receiver designed to deliver XM WX Satellite Weather to a variety of Garmin navigation systems. As part of an avionics connectivity installation, it provides satellite weather data to supported Garmin displays, helping equip the aircraft with weather information available through the XM WX Satellite Weather service.
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