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| Garmin GXM30 XM Satellite Antenna for GPSMap 376C, 7200 and 7500 (010-00423-00) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $267.84
Buy New: $185.00
You Save: $82.84 (31%)
New (34) Used (2) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 0.8 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: GXM 30
Model: GXM 30
UPC: 753759047955
EAN: 0753759047955
ASIN: B000BYU62M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 GARMIN GXM 30 XM SATELLITE ANTENNA August 16, 2008
I was happy to get the Garmin 7200 but wasn't sure if I needed the GXM30 satellite receiver as I thought maybe the antenna that I have for my truck might work, it did not. I think this is Garmin's way of making more money. Frankly, I purchased the Garmin 7200 for $470.00, I like the device but could never imagine paying over $1000 for it when it first came out in 2006.
For truck drivers the big screen is helpful, and having the traffic alerts do help but for truckers it's not easy to get off the next exit and go around because if you don't know the road there is no telling the trouble you can get into. I hope that Garmin comes out with trucking software soon. With all of the gps devices on the market only a few are for truckers, go figure.
With the XM service you get traffic and weather. The weather service tells you about severe weather alerts, current and forecast weather conditions. This helps me figure out if I want to shut off my truck for the night based upon low temps. I really can't imagine anyone wanting to go around without a gps. With prices coming down it's well worth the investment.
GXM 30 works great May 27, 2008
I bought the GXM 30 XM antenna to pair with my Garmin Streetpilot 7200 so that I could get XM's Navtraffic and Navweather in addition to XM Radio. I have used it for about a month and so far I am very pleased. I tried two other GPS units with the traffic alerts feature before I decided to give XM's Navtraffic a trial. It seems to provide more accurate alerts and on the Garmin it will display a live traffic map that shows color coded traffic delays on major routes. It also seems to update the map often so you are given fairly recent info on accidents and slowdowns.
I also like the Navweather which provides not only forecasts for the areas that you are traveling in but severe weather alerts and warnings. I received a first tornado warning for the area of my home from Navweather. The XM radio integrated in the GXM 30 works well, no complaints. On the Garmin 7200 the display is large and it operates via touchscreen. Very convenient.
GXM 30 May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To complete the garmin system you need to have this antenna with the XM traffic set up at the very least.
Good antenna but the price is a little high.
 Unadvertised Drawback! May 13, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This thing is crap! The only reason to spend all this money on the Zumo is for the hands free bluetooth features in your helmet, otherwise there are lots of cheaper products to use. The XM radio is restricted from playing music on your bluetooth headset, which renders this thing less than useful. Garmin doesn't bother to tell you this in the product info either. CRAP!!!!
Pricey, but certainly nice April 21, 2008
I've now used the GXM30 for a month and am happy with it. Unlike the antennas that I've used in the past for listening to XM radio on other motorcycles or in my truck, this design doesn't suffer from reception issues. I have ridden through the Sierras, as well as in built-up areas (San Francisco), never having lost a signal. In fact, it even receives a strong signal when the bike's in the garage with the door closed!
My only complaint would be that the unit is huge compared to other antennas, but it also has the actual receiver in it, so I can't complain too much. It's not a passive unit, so it does generate some heat, but never enough to be an issue as to where it's mounted. I have noticed that the mounting angle is somewhat critical, but as long as it's somewhat level, the reception is phenominal.
Absolutely recommended if you have a GPS that acts as an XM control head, versus having a GPS plus a (non-waterproof) XM radio receiver/antenna also mounted on the bike. Additionally, by using the GXM30 through a ZUMO 550, I have had no grounding issues or other forms of interference problems. Nice combination that works very, very well. Too bad it's so pricey.
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