BendixKing KMD 540 - Quick Reference Guide System KMD 550 - Manual (Page 15)

Rev 8 Feb/2009 KMD 550/850 Quick Reference
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XM WX SUBSCRIPTIONS
An XM subscription must be set up to receive XM WX services. This
process involves accessing the XM Radio website and a toll-free phone call
to XM Radio.
SETTING UP AN XM WX SUBSCRIPTION
NOTE: The following details require selection of an XM receiver (such as a
KDR-610) as the source for datalink weather data.
Setting up an XM WX subsrcription can be accomplished by following these
steps:
1a.Retrieve the 8-digit ID from the KDR 610 label (should be attached to the
opposite end of the receiver from the connectors)
OR
1b.Apply power to the display and receiver, select the AUX key, the WX
Setup softkey, the FIS softkey, and finally the FIS Subscription softkey.
Record the 8-digit receiver ID displayed at the bottom of the FIS
Subscription Status page.
2. Go to the website www.xmradio.com/weather to select your weather
subscription package.
3. Apply power to the XM receiver, and place the receiver's antenna where
the signal can be received from the XM satellites. Make certain the
antenna has a good view of the southern horizon.
4. With the Receiver ID and desired subscription package in hand, contact
XM Radio at 1-800-985-9200 for assistance in activating your receiver
and setting up a weather product subscription. The receiver should
remain in view of the satellites during the subscription process.