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Introduction
Welcome ...
Welcome to a new era of aviation communication and navigation. Once again, Garmin AT, Inc.
has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The SL30 is a VHF
Navigation/Communications Transceiver for use by the aviation pilot. The SL30 is packaged in a slim
form factor that helps you get the most out of limited panel real estate without limiting features and
performance. The SL30 is unequaled in providing the features, level of performance, and reliability that
aviation users expect. The high performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP) filter design of the SL30
allows it to track weaker VOR signals with more accuracy than conventional analog receivers. Add
additional features like Morse code Station Identification and Multiple VOR tracking and you begin to
understand the Advantages of DSP in a VOR Navigation System. The use of DSP technology in the SL30
provides a state-of-the -art device, which packs more performance in less space for less cost. You can
be confident in knowing that you are the owner of the state-of-the-art in aviation communication and
navigation. Our products are built to last and to allow the flexibility to meet your needs as they change
in the future.
History of Revisions
Date Software Version Manual Revision
November 1999 1.0 Original Release
February 2000 1.1 560-0403-00 Rev a
August 2001 1.2 560-0403-01 Rev -
August 2003 560-0403-01 Rev a
November 2003 560-0403-01 Rev b
November 2004 560-0403-01 Rev c