Miscellaneous
Mounting Kit: Included
Features: Waterproof
Manufacturer's product description
The compact, all-in-one GXM 30 delivers XM Satellite weather, traffic and radio to your compatible Garmin unit. With the GXM 30 and a subscription to XM services, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups or listen to the radio when you travel with your unit. Setting up the GXM 30 is fast and easy. Simply position the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky and connect it directly to the USB port on your unit. Then choose the XM subscription that best fits your needs to start receiving XM satellite services.
Review
| Advantages: | Great Smart features |
| Disadvantages: | Still have to pay monthly XM fees |
Garmin now offers an XM smart antenna that receives and delivers XM radio stations, NavTraffic and Weather services to your Garmin device named the Garmin GXM 30. The antenna comes with the flange mount and an USB extension cable for your connection to your device. The antenna receiver is approximately three inches in diameter and weighs way less than one pound. The Garmin GXM 30 reives and processes all XM content and then sends this content to your Garmin device for display.Now of course, this does not mean that you won't need the XM Satellite subscription - you still have to pay your monthly dues to actually receive and listen to XM Radio. When receiving content from NavTraffic the information you receive will depend and correlate with the location you are located in. So, if you're in NY city you will receive information on the traffic in your local area. The only time you won't receive information from NavTraffic is if you are in a city that is not covered by XM's NavTraffic. There are 18 presets for your favorite stations to be saved and easily accessable. The antenna also has a nice display of the XM radio channels you are listening to.
The units that the Garmin GXM 30 antenna is compatable with is the Garmin GPSMAP 376C. The antenna also is included with the purchase of the Garmin StreetPilot 2730 GPS. I also know that this item works with Kenwood DVD/NAV combo unit.
You'll find this item selling for approximately $200 but originally it sold for a little under $270. Now are you asking why would I pay this much when you can purchase other XM antennas for less?? It's all about the Smart features. NavTraffic alone is an awesome feature when you're stuck in traffic or need to get to a meeting on time - and it's yours for $4 a month and this antenna. NavTraffic also offers the weather for your area so you know when it's going to rain so you remember to shut your car windows or when you need look out for a tornado coming your way! :)
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