With the addition of the GDL™ 30/30A weather data receiver and a partnership with XM WX Satellite Weather, Garmin is proud to bring North American, real-time graphical weather data directly to Garmin marine chartplotters.

For the first time, North American mariners can access real-time weather information directly on the GPSMAP 3010C or GPSMAP 3006C using the GDL 30 — no need for a separate PC interface.  The Garmin GDL 30 black box receiver is completely waterproof and part of the new Garmin Marine Network a plug-and-play system that puts GPS, weather, sonar, radar and other important data literally at a boater's fingertips.

North American weather information captured and processed by the GDL 30 and GA 31 pole-mount antenna is directly overlaid onto the 3010C and GPSMAP 3006C multifunction, color displays.  Users can overlay individual or combined weather data screens, so they can see weather conditions at their current  location or along a projected path. The GDL 30 and XM WX Satellite Weather service work to keep boaters continually informed of changing weather patterns, so they can make better-informed decisions and spend more time enjoying the water.

XM WX Satellite Weather is the same leading, analytical weather technology and data that is provided to television meteorologists across the United States.  It relays a continuous transmission of 20 different types of graphical weather information that can be overlaid on the chartplotter, including:

For mariners wanting XM Satellite Radio in addition to XM WX weather data, Garmin offers the GDL 30A which provides a unique audio interface with the 3010C and 3006C — allowing for connection to an on-board stereo. Over 120 satellite radio channels of music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment are delivered to these chartplotters via the GDL 30A for an additional monthly fee.

The GDL 30/30A: revolutionizing the delivery of real-time weather data to mariners