Garmin GPSMAP 696 - S Irius XM Radio Entertainment (GPSMAP 696); Activating S Irius XM Satellite Radio Services

Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 Owner’s Manual
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5.5 SiriusXM RADIO ENTERTAINMENT (GPSMAP
696)
NOTE: SiriusXM Satellite Radio is only available with the GPSMAP 696.
NOTE: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about SiriusXM
Weather products.
NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP
696 and a subscription to SiriusXM Radio to use SiriusXM Radio features.
Additionally, you must use a third-party audio panel, headphones, or other
audio device.
NOTE: Audio interference can occur while using some audio panels. Use of a
Ground Loop Isolator can eliminate this interference.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers a variety of radio programming over long distances
without having to constantly search for new stations. Based on signals from satellites,
coverage far exceeds land-based transmissions. SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are
subscription-based.
ACTIVATING SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES
The service is activated by providing SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio
ID).
SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that, when
received by the GXM 40, allows it to play entertainment programming.
Refer to the GXM 40 Owner’s Manual for more information on activating SiriusXM
Satellite Radio.
Accessing the Radio ID:
From the XM Audio Page press the INFO Softkey.
Or: