Garmin 400-500 User Manual

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Data Received Message (GDL 49 Only)

When the request has been answered, the message annunciator (MSG) will flash to alert you to one of the 

following messages depending on the type of data received: 

•  New NEXRAD Received
•  New Graphic METAR Received
•  New Text METAR Received

Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Weather Page

1.  Turn the large right knob and move through the Page Groups until the Nav Page Group is selected. 
2.  Turn the small right knob until the Weather Page is selected. When the 400/500 Series unit is configured 

with the Data Link interface, the Weather Page is the third page in the NAV Page Group (it is the fourth 
page if a traffic sensor is also configured).

Customizing NEXRAD Data on the Weather Page

You can customize the NEXRAD data on the Weather Page from the Page Options Menu.

1.  From the Weather Page, press MENU to display the NAV Weather Page Options Menu.  
2.  Select from the following options to customize the NEXRAD data: 

View 120°? / View 360°? — There are two viewing options available, each shown relative to 

the position of the aircraft.  When the MENU button is pressed, the alternate selection will be 

shown. Use this option to switch between a radar-like, 120° display of the data, and the default 

360° display.
Request New Data? — This option is a link to either the NEXRAD or METAR Request Pages,  

depending on which is currently displayed on the Weather Page.