Garmin GXM 30 Weather and Audio XM Satellite Receiver (requires subscription)

by Garmin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 0.8 x 2 inches ; 14.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BYU62M
• Item model number: 010-00423-02
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The compact, all-in-one GXM 30 delivers XM satellite weather, traffic, and radio to your compatible Garmin GPS navigator. With the GXM 30 and a subscription to one of XM's satellite services, you can check the weather, avoid traffic backups, or listen to commercial-free radio while driving with your navigator in tow. Setting up the GXM 30 is quick 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 GPS receiver. Once you've chosen the XM subscription that best fits your needs, you'll start receiving XM satellite services immediately.

The type of information you receive depends on your subscription package. XM NavTraffic notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before you encounter them, and then offers an alternate route on your GPS. XM WX Weather, meanwhile, brings real-time animated weather data directly to your screen, letting you steer clear of bad weather or choose a less snowy mountain pass, for instance. Finally, XM satellite radio offers dozens of commercial-free music, talk, sports, and news stations--one for virtually every genre in existence. The GXM 30, which measures roughly 3 inches in diameter, fits the following Garmin navigators: the GPSMap 376C, GPSMap 378, GPSMap 478, GVN 52, StreetPilot 2820, StreetPilot 7200, StreetPilot 7500, StreetPilot 2730, and zumo 550. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
GXM30 satellite antenna, user's manual.

Product Description

GXM 30 XM smart antenna delivers XM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic and Weather services to your compatible Garmin. Roughly 3 inches in diameter, the GXM 30 processes all XM information and sends the finished data to your unit for display. The GXM 30 requires a XM Satellite subscription(s). Traffic services are available only in select cities where XM Nav Traffic coverage exists.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It could be better., January 10, 2007

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Robert Hedrick "Avid Shopper" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin GXM 30 Weather and Audio XM Satellite Receiver (requires subscription) (Electronics)

First I'd like to let anyone reading this know that I'm a trucker, so I use this thing all day, everyday.

First: it thought it was waaay expensive! And it is. But it was worth it because it's much better than changing stations every 10 seconds. And it tells my GPS route me around traffic and accidents.. which is amazing.

I use the XM Radio, Traffic, and Weather services - they all work great except the XM signal goes whenever I'm heading North-West. But the cord isn't long enough to reach outside my big semi so it isn't able to get the signal it needs. Other than that it's pretty darn good.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best traffic coverage and reception, September 28, 2007

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FFN "FUJIFILMNUT" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Garmin GXM 30 Weather and Audio XM Satellite Receiver (requires subscription) (Electronics)

In my area, the XM beats FM traffic reception. FM is spotty and many places you cannot receive it at all, even in an urban area where coverage is shown. XM coverage is much, much better, even with the antenna in the car.

Incident reporting is much broader and more detailed than I got with FM. NavTraffic is best.

If you want XM radio, the Garmin interfaces are terrific and some allow you to play via your car stereo via FM or MP3 cable if your car is equipped. Great thing is you can take the Garmin out of the car and onto your patio and listen to XM. Had FM traffic for 18 months and wish I had XM instead. Highly recommend the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 for use with this.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all-in-one set-up, March 6, 2007

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C. William Ferris "Bill Ferris" (Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin GXM 30 Weather and Audio XM Satellite Receiver (requires subscription) (Electronics)

I use the GXM30 with the Zumo 550 and it is a great all in one set-up. I also use the cyclegadgets mount for the antenna which attaches to the back of the cycle mount included with the Zumo. The weather and traffic information are limited depending on the area, but this information can keep you moving and dry.