SL30

TM

nav com
pilots guide

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November 2004

Part Number 560-0403-01 Rev. C (Garmin P/N 190-00486-00)

Printed in the USA

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) lter 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 Identication 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 condent 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 exibility to meet your needs as they change
in the future.

History of Revisions
Date
November 1999
February 2000
August 2001
August 2003
November 2003
November 2004

Software Version

Manual Revision

1.0
1.1
1.2

Original Release
560-0403-00 Rev a
560-0403-01 Rev 560-0403-01 Rev a
560-0403-01 Rev b
560-0403-01 Rev c

Introduction
Ordering Information
To receive additional copies of the SL30 Users Guide, order part #560-0403-xx. The SL30 Installation Guide is
part #560-0404-xx. The Quick Reference Guide is part #561-0262-xx.

About This Manual

Please take a few moments to review the various sections in this manual. Even if you are an experienced user of
Nav/Coms, be sure to read our Getting Started section. This section provides the rules for successful use of the
SL30. The rest of the manual contains important information that you can refer to as you need more detail on
specic procedures or features. The SL30 advances the technology of Nav/Coms and uses new state-of-the-art
features you will want to know about.
Welcome
Introductory statement, History of Revisions, and manual Ordering Information.
Getting Started
Learn the rules for using your SL30.
Advanced Operation
A detailed encyclopedia of the functions available in the SL30 including step by step directions.
Appendix
Troubleshooting, Specications, and Index.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ... .......................................................... i
History of Revisions ............................................. i

Introduction..................................... i
Ordering Information .......................................... ii
About This Manual.............................................. ii
Getting Started ..................................................... 1
Display ................................................................ 2
TX ............................................................... 2
Controls .............................................................. 2
Power On/Off - Volume - Squelch ................. 2
Large/Small knobs ......................................... 2
Flip/Flop ....................................................... 3
Com .............................................................. 3
NAV .............................................................. 3
SYS ............................................................... 3
OBS............................................................... 3
T/F ............................................................... 3
ID ............................................................... 4
SEL ............................................................... 4
ENT .............................................................. 4
Operation Summary .............................................. 5
Power On ............................................................ 5
Selecting a Com Frequency ................................. 6
Selecting a Nav Frequency................................... 6
System Mode ....................................................... 7
OBS Mode ........................................................... 7

Recalling Frequencies .......................................... 7

Emergency Channel ............................................ 8
Advanced Operation.............................................. 9
Com Radio Mode ................................................ 9
Monitoring the Standby Com channel ........... 9
Saving a Com channel ................................... 9
Removing a Com channel............................ 10
Changing or Replacing a Saved Com Channel .
............................................................. 10
Recalling Com Channels ............................. 11
Remote Com Channel Lists ......................... 12
Automatic Com Channel List (Autolist)....... 12
User Com Channel List ............................... 12
Weather Channels ....................................... 13
Emergency Channel .......................................... 13
Stuck Mic .......................................................... 14
Intercom Function ............................................ 14
Nav Radio Mode .................................................. 15
Monitoring the Standby Nav channel ................ 15
Using the Standby Channel to Monitor a Second
VOR ............................................................ 15
Navigating along a Back Course approach ... 16
Navigating to a MAHP ................................. 17
Listening to the Audio channel .......................... 18
Automatic Morse Code Decode/Display............. 18
Saving a Nav channel ........................................ 19
Removing a Nav channel ................................... 19
Recalling a Nav channel .................................... 20

Remote Localizer List ........................................ 21

Remote VOR list .......................................... 21
Automatic Nav Channel List........................ 21
Nav User Channel List................................. 21
DST Data Display .............................................. 22
Enable DST Data Display ............................ 22
Disable DST Data Display ............................ 22
OBS Mode ......................................................... 23
OBS Operation ............................................ 23
OBS Direct-To ............................................. 23
OBS Mode Disabled .................................... 23
CDI ............................................................. 23
Localizer...................................................... 25
Back Course ................................................ 25
To/From Radial .................................................. 26
System Mode ....................................................... 28
System Info ....................................................... 29
Software Version.......................................... 29
Low and High Display Intensity .................. 29
Nav Options ...................................................... 30
Nav Audio Level .......................................... 30
Nav/Com Mixing Level ................................ 30
Additional CDI Info .................................... 30
Display Ident over OBS ............................... 30
Com Options .................................................... 31
RF Signal Level ............................................ 31
Com Noise Level ......................................... 31
Mic 1 and 2 Squelch ................................... 31
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Transmit Mic ............................................... 31
Intercom Level ............................................ 32
Sidetone Level ............................................. 32
Headphone Level ........................................ 32
VOR Equipment Test ......................................... 32
Appendix ............................................................. 33
Troubleshooting ................................................ 33
Installation Congurations.................................. 36
Specications .................................................... 37
General Features ......................................... 37
Com Radio Features .......................................... 38
Physical Specications ....................................... 38
NAV Radio Performance Specications .............. 39
Com Radio Performance Specications ............. 39
System Interfaces............................................... 40
Navigation Receiver ..................................... 40
Com Transceiver ......................................... 40
Serial Interface ............................................ 40
Localizer and Paired Glideslope Frequencies ...... 41
VOR Station Frequencies ..................................... 43
Compliance, License, and Warranty Information . 44
FCC Compliance ............................................... 44
Software License Agreement .............................. 45
Product Registration and Support...................... 45
Limited Warranty ................................................. 46

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Combining a powerful 760 channel VHF communications transceiver with 200 channel
VOR, Localizer and Glideslope receivers, the SL30 provides a full-functioned navigation
and communications solution in a small footprint at a very affordable price. Besides traditional Nav/Com features, the SL30 also incorporates workload-reducing functions such as
automatic decoding of the Morse code station identier for VOR/LOC, most-used frequency
storage in memory, built-in course deviation indicator, and more.
The SL30, the smallest Nav/Com on the market, is loaded with features and functionality. The only Nav/Com with the ability to monitor the standby Com and Nav frequencies,
the SL30 VHF Nav receiver operates from 108 MHz to 117.95 MHz decoding both the VHF
Omni Range and Localizer navigation signals. The built in Glideslope receiver will automatically tune the corresponding glideslope paired frequencies (328 MHz to 335 MHz) when the
localizer is tuned. The SL30 includes the powerful yet efcient 8 watt com transmitter used
in the other SL Slimline and GX avionics.
Transmit
Annunciator

Function
Bearing To/From Graphic
Active Standby
Indication CDI
Frequency Frequency Annunciators

Photocell
Power/
Volume/
Squelch
Frequency
Flip/Flop

Small Inner
Knob
SL30

118.00

PULL SQUELCH

TX

Comm
Radio

s136.00

135

Nav System OBS

Radio Settings Select
Mode Select

to

Ident
To/From

Enter

Select

Large Outer
Knob

Getting Started
Display

The SL30 Nav/Com uses a single line by 32-character 5x7 dot matrix alphanumeric display. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell
automatically controls the light intensity of the display LEDs from low brightness at night to
high brightness during daylight operation. The lens is polarized to reduce reections. Using
polarized sunglasses may make it difcult to view the display.
TX

A transmit (TX) indicator located above the FLIP/FLOP button lights when the Com
radio is transmitting.
Controls

Power On/Off - Volume - Squelch

The knob on the left side of the SL30 controls power on/off, volume, and squelch test.
Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Continuing to rotate
the knob to the right increases speaker and headphone amplier volume level. Rotate the
knob to the left to reduce the volume level. Pull the knob out to disable automatic squelch.
The SL30 may be congured to have the volume knob control Nav and intercom volume, as
well as Com volume .
Large/Small knobs

The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the SL30 are used to select frequencies, to
view the features available within a function, or make changes. Details are provided in the
appropriate sections.
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Flip/Flop

Press the FLIP/FLOP button to switch between the active (left-most) and standby (rightmost) frequency. Switching between Com frequencies is disabled while you are transmitting.
Com

Press COM to select the Com radio mode. The annunciator will light above the button
when you are in Com mode. Press COM a second time to monitor the Standby frequency. See
the Advanced Operation section for more about monitoring frequencies.
NAV

Press NAV to select the Nav radio mode. The annunciator above the button will light
when you are in Nav mode. Press NAV a second time to monitor the Standby frequency. See
the Advanced Operation section for more about monitoring frequencies.
SYS

Press SYS to reach the System mode. The annunciator above the button will light when
you are in the System mode.
OBS

Press OBS to see the current OBS setting and graphic CDI. If the annunciator above the
OBS button lights, you may use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to change the displayed
OBS values.
If your system is congured with an external CDI/HSI, the OBS radial of your remote
display will be decoded and displayed on the screen of the SL30.
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T/F

Press T/F to toggle between the bearing TO or radial FROM the active VOR. The T/F button does not operate for Localizer frequencies.
ID

Press ID to select the Nav audio and toggle between VOICE or IDENT. Pressing ID will
cancel the VOR monitor function. Selecting the monitor function will suspend the ID function until the monitor function is disabled.
SEL

Press SEL to choose from a list of channel types or to change values. In Com or Nav
modes, press SEL to choose frequencies from the available lists. Press SEL again if you want
to cancel the selection process. The annunciator will light above the button when this function is active.
ENT

Press ENT to save selected values, to conrm a prompt, or to save the Standby
frequency.

Getting Started
Operation Summary
Power On

Turn the SL30 on. Either turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the power on or,
if installed, turn on the master switch that powers the radios.
The SL30 will go through a short initialization routine and then briey display the last
VOR check date. If you turn the SL30 off for less then 15 seconds and then back on, it will
bypass the initialization process and return to the last used display.

Comm
Mode

Nav
Mode

System
Mode

OBS
Mode

Large - MHz

Large - MHz

System Info

Large - Tens of degrees

Small - kHz

Small - kHz

Nav Options

Small - ones of degrees

Com - Monitor

Nav - Monitor

Com Options
VOR Equip Test

Getting Started
Selecting a Com Frequency

New frequencies are rst selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active side when desired. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and
SMALL knobs on the right side of the SL30 to select the desired frequency.
1. Press COM to reach the Com radio function. The annunciator above the COM button will light.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to change the values in one MHz increments. The MHz selection range is
between 118 and 136 in one MHz steps.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to change the values in
25 kHz increments. The kHz selection range is between 000 and 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps. Note that
only two digits are displayed to the right of the decimal point.
4. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the
frequency values. Standby frequency selection is not inhibited during transmit.
5. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to toggle the Standby frequency to the Active frequency.

Selecting a Nav Frequency

The selection of Nav frequencies is the same as for the Com frequencies. The annunciator
above the NAV button will light.
1. Press NAV to reach the Nav radio function.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to change the values in one MHz increments. The MHz selection range is
between 108 and 117 in one MHz steps.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to change the values in
50 kHz increments.
4. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to toggle the Standby frequency to the Active frequency.

Note: You cannot display both Nav and Com frequencies at the same time.

Getting Started
System Mode

In the System mode you can view software versions, setup the Nav and Com functions,
and record VOR test information. See the Advanced Operations section for more details.
OBS Mode

Press the OBS button. If the annunciator above the button lights, then you may use the
LARGE and SMALL knobs to adjust the Omni Bearing Selector.
Recalling Frequencies

In the Com or Nav modes, press SEL to gain access to the available frequency lists
of each mode. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs to view the available channels.
1. Press COM or NAV to go to the desired mode.
2. Press SEL to go to the frequency database.
3. Turn the LARGE knob to review the type of frequency.
4. Turn the SMALL knob to display the available channels in the selected type.
5. Press ENT to put the displayed channel into the Standby position or press FLIP/FLOP to put the
displayed channel into the Active position. You can press SEL again to cancel selection.

Getting Started
Emergency Channel

The standard emergency channel (121.50 MHz) is stored in the Com memory of the SL30.
1. Press COM, if you arent in Com mode already. Press SEL. Turn the LARGE knob to the Emergency
channel, one position counter-clockwise will reach it fastest.

119.10 s124.55

emrgncy

121.50

2. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to make the Emergency channel the Active channel.
3. Listen, or key the Mic to send your message.

Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation

Com Mode

Com Radio Mode

Monitoring the Standby Com Channel

The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby frequency for
activity, while listening to the Active frequency.
Press the COM key in the Com function to listen to the standby frequency. A small m
will replace the s in front of the Standby frequency.
119.10 m124.55
PDX
from 115
When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency. The Active frequency quality is not affected. The Frequency Monitor function
is turned off when you ip/op frequencies, recall a frequency, or press COM again. Monitoring is not canceled by switching to Nav mode.
Saving a Com Channel

You can save the Standby frequency and give it a name of up to four characters. A combination of up to 250 Com and Nav frequencies may be saved. After 250 Nav and Com
frequencies are saved, you will get a Database Full message. You will have to remove frequencies before any more can be saved.
A frequency type can also be assigned along with the saved selection. Types available include: Tower (TWR), Ground Control (GND), ATIS (ATS), Air Trafc Frequency (ATF), Approach (APP), Arrival (ARR), Automated Weather Station (AWS), Clearance (CLR), Common
Trafc Advisory Frequency (CTF), Departure Control (DEP), Flight Service Station (FSS),
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Advanced Operation
Com Mode

Remote Flight Service Station (RFS), Unicom (UNI), and Mandatory Frequency (MF).

1. While in Com mode, press ENT. The right side of the display will show store as with a ashing
cursor at the rst character of the name.

119.10 s124.55

store as _

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the desired character.

3. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the next character position.
4. After you turn the LARGE knob one position clockwise past the fourth character, three underscores at
the end of the line will ash.
5. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the desired type.
6. Press ENT after making your selections. Press SEL if you do not want to save the frequency.

Removing a Com Channel

You may only remove channels stored in the User list.

1. In Com mode, press SEL.

2. Turn the LARGE knob to the User list and then turn the SMALL knob to the desired channel.
3. Press SEL. Remove? will ash on the right side of the display.

119.10 s124.55

SLE

ats Remove?

4. Press ENT to remove the channel from the User list or press SEL to exit without making changes.

Changing or Replacing a Saved Com Channel

Channels you have saved in the User list may be changed or updated by replacing the
frequency, but keeping the same name and type.
1. Note the name of the channel you want to change. You are going to use the same name and type for a
new channel.
2. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs to display the desired Standby frequency.

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3. Press ENT. The right side of the display will show store as with a ashing cursor at the rst
character of the name.
4. Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to enter the previously used name and frequency type.
5. Press ENT. The previously used name and frequency are now replaced with your new entry.

Com Mode

Recalling Com Channels

There are several lists of channels that you can recall from memory, they are: remote channels, the ten most recently used channels, user-stored channels, weather channels, and the
emergency channel. The lists available depend on your installation. Pressing ENT selects this
entry as the standby channel. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to select this entry as the active
channel.
Comm Stored Frequencies

Press

. Turn LARGE Knob

Auto Stored
List
(AUTO)

Remote Comm
Frequencies

, then turn SMALL knob

User
Memory
(USER)

Weather

First

First

First

First

Last

Last

Last

Last

Press

to insert into Standby. Press

Emerg.
Channel

to insert into Active.

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Advanced Operation
Com Mode

Remote Com Channel Lists

Database information can be read when your SL30 is connected to another device, such
as the SL60. Each remote list begins with a facility identier, such as PDX, SLE, LAX, etc.
The LARGE knob scrolls through the remote, and other, lists. The SMALL knob scrolls
through the channels in each list. A diamond indicates that more channels are available for
the displayed facility.
119.10 s124.55
PDX ats 128.35Y
Automatic Com Channel List (Autolist)

The last ten used active frequencies are available separately for Nav and Com channels
(ten for Nav and ten for Com). The channels are stored in chronological order beginning with
the most recent used. Duplicates are not saved again, but they are moved to the front of the
list. The SMALL knob is used to view entries in the list.
119.10 s124.55
autolist 119.10Y
User Com Channel List

The Com channels that you saved are in this list. In Com mode you will see the channels
you saved while in Com mode. This list is arranged alphabetically by name. View the saved
channels by rotating the SMALL knob. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to make the viewed
channel the Active channel. Press the ENT button to make the viewed channel the Standby
channel.
119.10 s124.55
SLE ats 124.55Y

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Com Mode

Weather Channels

The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL30. You cannot transmit
on a weather channel frequency. Weather channels are not available in all locations.
Weather Frequencies
162.400 MHz
162.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
162.475 MHz
162.500 MHz
162.525 MHz
162.550 MHz
1. In Com mode, press SEL. Turn the LARGE knob to the Weather channels.

119.10 s124.55

weather

162.40Y

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the desired weather channel.

3. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to make the selected weather channel the Active channel.

Emergency Channel

The standard emergency channel (121.50 MHz) is stored in the memory of the SL30.
1. Press SEL. Turn the LARGE knob to the Emergency channel.

119.10 s124.55

emrgncy

121.50

2. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to make the Emergency channel the Active channel.
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Advanced Operation
Com Mode

Stuck Mic

The SL30 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the
ON or Transmit position. If the microphone is keyed for longer than 35 seconds, the SL30
will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency.
A Stuck Mic message will display until the transmit key is released.
Note: In an emergency situation, if the Stuck Mic message remains after you
have stopped keying the mic, turn the power off and then back on. You will then
get another 35 second time-out period to transmit.

Intercom Function

When two headphone and microphone jacks are connected to the SL30. Headsets can be
used in conjunction with the internal voice-activated intercom.
When you select the Intercom function with the installed selector switch, the intercom
function is enabled. The Volume control may control the headphone listening level. See the
System Mode information for setting up the Mic squelch, transmitting mic, and Intercom
volume.

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Advanced Operation
Nav Radio Mode

Nav Mode

Monitoring the Standby Nav channel

The Nav radio provides a monitor function for VORs as the standby channel similar to
the Com radio. The monitor function is activated or deactivated by pressing the NAV button
while in the Nav function. The From radial for the standby channel is shown in parentheses
when the VOR monitor mode is activated. This replaces the station identier, OBS course, or
VOR/LOC indicator. A small m will replace the s in front of the Standby frequency. The
Standby VOR radial is updated once per second. You cannot monitor a Localizer channel.
111.80 m117.40 (267)
from 115
If no signal can be tracked on the standby channel, then it will be dashed out.
111.80 m115.40 (---)
from 115
The VOR Monitor function is turned off when you ip/op frequencies, recall a frequency,
or press NAV again. Monitoring is not canceled by switching to Com.
Using the Standby Channel to Monitor a Second VOR

You can use the monitor function of the Standby channel as if it were a second Nav
receiver. This is useful to check for crossing points on the course you are navigating along.
The two following examples show how to monitor the second channel. You can use these
examples to develop your own solutions for other in-ight navigation needs.

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Advanced Operation
Nav Mode

Navigating along a Back Course approach

1. Press NAV to select the Nav receiver.

2. Set the Localizer frequency of your approach as the Active channel.
3. Press SEL. The display will prompt you to enable the back course. Press ENT to enable the back course.
Press SEL and ENT again to disable the back course when its appropriate. When Back Course is
enabled, it is noted by bc on the display.
4. Set the Standby channel to the appropriate VOR and note where a radial crosses the FAF and MAP for
your approach. Press NAV a second time to monitor the Standby channel. A small m will replace
the s.
5. The internal CDI (on the right side of the display) and the external CDI, if installed, will guide you along
the course to the runway.
6. The radial of the Standby channel you are monitoring will be shown in parentheses to the right of the
Standby channel.
7. Use the monitored Standby channel to note your location along the approach.
Active Channel
ILS XYZ

Standby Channel
Radial

Standby Channel
Monitors VOR ABC

Graphic CDI
Fly right

010
Radial

111.10 m116.00 (010) bc +

Display at the FAF

030
Radial
FAF
MAP

XYZ ILS
111.10
3

VOR ABC
116.00

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111.10 m116.00 (030) bc +}

Display at the MAP

Advanced Operation
Nav Mode

Navigating to a MAHP

1. Press NAV to select the Nav receiver.

2. Set the VOR frequency for the radial you are following to the MAHP as the Active channel.
3. Set the Standby channel to the appropriate VOR and note where a radial crosses the MAHP for your
runway. Press NAV a second time to monitor the Standby channel. A small m will replace the s.
4. The Active channel will drive the internal CDI (on the right side of the display) and the external CDI, if
installed.
5. The radial for the Standby channel you are monitoring will be shown in parentheses to the right of the
Standby channel.
6. Use the monitored Standby channel to note your location along the path to the MAHP. You will be at
the MAHP when the Standby channel displayed radial matches the target radial.
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Nav Mode

Listening to the Audio channel

The audio for the active Nav channel is toggled between modes using the ID button. The
annunciator above the button will light while Nav audio is activated, and the detected audio
signal will be sent to the Nav audio output circuit. Nav audio may also be mixed with the
Com audio output, if selected in the System mode. When you are monitoring a VOR, Nav
audio is suspended.
There are three modes for the Nav audio. Press the ID button to start the ID mode.
IDENT will be displayed for three seconds. The Morse code tones sent over the VOR/Localizer channels will be heard.
If the ID button is pressed a second time. VOICE will be displayed for three seconds.
The Morse code tone volume will be reduced so you can hear the voice transmission more
clearly.
Press ID again to turn the audio and ID annunciator off.
The last audio output selection is kept in memory until you change it, even when the
SL30 is powered off. Using this feature, you may leave the audio enabled and then control it
by an external audio panel.
Automatic Morse Code Decode/Display

The Morse code identier will not be available until two messages have been successfully
received, which may take from 15-60 seconds depending on conditions. When no voice is
present on the station, the Morse code identier is decoded correctly at least 99.5% of the
time. If the station is transmitting voice along with the Morse Code identier, the probability
of the SL30 to decode the identier drops to 95%. Voice or poor reception (such as the station is far away) may delay or inhibit the automatic decode function.
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Nav Mode

Saving a Nav channel

You can save the frequency in the Standby position and give it a name of up to four characters. Additional information can be saved along with the name, if the selection is a Localizer
or ILS. ILS selections may include the runway number (01-36) and designation (L, R, or C).
Up to 250 Com and Nav frequencies may be saved. After 250 Nav and Com frequencies are
saved, you will get a Database Full message. You will have to remove frequencies before
any more can be saved.
1. While in Nav mode, press ENT. The right side of the display will show store as with a ashing
cursor.

108.10 s111.10

store as _

ils

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the desired character.

3. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the next character position.
4. If it is a Localizer frequency, after you turn the LARGE knob one position clockwise past the fourth
character, the LOC label will ash.
5. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the runway number (01-36).
6. Turn the LARGE knob one position clockwise. An underscore will ash. Turn the SMALL knob to
choose L, R, or C to identify the runway, as desired.
7. Press ENT after making your selections. Press the SEL button if you do not want to save the frequency.

Removing a Nav channel

You may only remove channels stored in the User list.

1. In Nav mode, press SEL.

2. Turn the LARGE knob to the User list. Turn the SMALL knob to the desired channel.
3. Press SEL. Remove will ash on the right side of the display.
4. Press ENT to remove the channel from the User list. You may also press SEL again to cancel the
process.
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Nav Mode

Recalling a Nav channel

There are several lists of channels that you can recall from memory in Nav mode. Remote
Localizer, remote VORs, the ten most recently used channels in Nav mode, and the userstored channels.
1. In Nav mode, press SEL.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to the desired list.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to view the available channels in each list.
4. Press ENT to select the entry as the standby channel. Press the FLIP/FLOP button to select this entry as
the active channel.

NAV Stored Frequencies and DST Data*

Press

Remote ILS
Frequencies

Remote VOR
Frequencies

Auto Stored
List
(AUTO)

User
Memory
(USER)

First

First

First

First

Last

Last

Last

Last

Press

20

, then turn SMALL knob

. Turn LARGE Knob

to insert into Standby. Press

to insert into Active.

Distance
Speed
Time
Data
* Shown when
installed
external device
is sending data

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Remote Localizer List

Nav Mode

If Localizer channels have been sent by an external device, then this list will be the rst
displayed for convenience while preparing for a landing. The list shows the airport identier
on the left, a runway identier for the station in the center, and the channel frequency on the
right. If multiple Localizer frequencies are available at the destination airport, the Y symbol
will be shown on the right side of the display. The SMALL knob will scroll through the entries in the order they were sent.
111.80 s117.40 PDX 10L 111.30Y
Remote VOR list

If VOR channels have been sent by a remote device, then this list will be the next available.
The channels show the identier, the vor label, and the frequency.
111.80 s117.40
UBG vor 117.40Y
Automatic Nav Channel List

The last ten used active frequencies are available. The channels are stored in chronological
order beginning with the most recent used. Duplicates are not saved again, but are moved to
the front of the list.
111.80 s117.40
autolist 111.80Y
Nav User Channel List

The Nav channels that you saved are in this list. This list is arranged alphabetically by
name. Selection is simply by means of rotating the SMALL knob to view the channels.
110.10 s113.00
UBG vor 117.40Y
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Nav Mode

DST Data Display

When the SL30 has received data from an external device, such as a DME sensor, through
the serial port, DST data is added to the Nav recall list. If you arent connected to an external
sensor, you will not see this display. If the display of Distance-Speed-Time (DST) data is not
activated, you will be prompted to show the data when you view the DST selection in the
channel recall lists.

109.90 s117.40 99.9i 111j 0:54

Distance from station in nautical miles
Ground speed relative to station in knots
Estimated time to station in hours and minutes

Enable DST Data Display

1. In Nav mode, press SEL. Then, turn the ENT knob to the DST Data list.

111.80 s117.40

show dst data?

2. Press ENT to enable the display of DST data. DST information will now replace the Nav information on
the Nav mode display.

111.80 s117.40 99.9nm 111kt 0:54

Disable DST Data Display

1. In Nav mode, press SEL. Then, turn the LARGE knob to the DST Data item.

111.80 s117.40
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remove dst data?

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2. Press ENT to disable the display of DST data. The DST data display may be deactivated by pressing
either T/F or OBS in addition to the Remove DST Data? screen.

Nav Mode

OBS Mode

OBS Operation

OBS mode enables the VOR CDI which is displayed on the right side. The OBS course
setting is shown in the center of the display. The OBS button is used to select this mode. If
OBS mode is allowed in the units installed conguration, the annunciator over the OBS button will light. The knobs adjust the OBS setting in this mode rather than the frequencies. The
LARGE knob adjusts the course by tens (00-35 in higher digits). The SMALL knob adjusts
single degrees.
OBS Direct-To

You can navigate Direct-To a VOR. In Nav mode with a VOR as the Active frequency, press
OBS twice. The CDI will now center in the TO condition.
OBS Mode Disabled

If the active frequency is a localizer, OBS mode is not available. Instead, the CDI is always
displayed with loc appearing to its left.
OBS mode and the CDI display for VORs are not available if the SL30 is installed with an
indicator head that uses a composite converter.
CDI

A CDI display is also available for VORs. The OBS course setting is displayed to the left of
the CDI. The CDI graphic is dashed and marked flagged when no signal is received. If
you enabled the Display Ident over OBS selection in System mode, the Morse code station
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Nav Mode

identier will replace the OBS value when it receives the identier message.
111.80 s117.40
120
fr A}}}
111.80 s117.40

120 ---flagged---

The CDI display is selected by pressing the OBS button. The CDI display is not available
if the SL30 is set to use an external indicator head that does not provide a resolver input.
The graphic CDI shows an airplane icon at the center that points up in the To condition
or down for From. An area of ambiguity exists when you are on radials that are more than
85 off the OBS course setting. When you are within this range, the airplane icon will be
replaced by the + symbol.
OBS Setting

VOR

85

From
+

85

To

The SL30 graphic CDI is shown as a bar graph of up to ve pairs of short and tall bars right
or left of the icon. Each short and tall bar pair indicates two degrees deection. The short bar
alone shows partial progress towards a full two degrees. Fly towards the bars to be on course,
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except in Back Course mode. When you see only the airplane icon you are on course.
Additional information may be displayed on the clear side of the CDI. This optional
information is selected in a system menu and includes a to or from indicator, a numeric
representation of the deection in tenths of degrees, or nothing at all. Note that the additional
information only switches sides after the CDI deection has exceeded two degrees on the side
that is currently used.

Nav Mode

Localizer

A localizer (ILS) frequency is distinguished from the VOR OBS display by the label, loc,
to the left of the CDI rather than the OBS course. If the back course is selected, then bc
will appear as additional information. The loc label is replaced by the stations Morse code
identier after it is decoded. The CDI display will be dashed and marked agged if no signal
is detected on the active channel.
109.90 s117.40
loc A}}
Back Course

When a localizer channel is active and the SL30 is in Nav mode, the SEL button will
bring up a prompt to enable or disable the Back Course mode. The ENT button will enable
the Back Course mode. The LARGE knob will still scroll through the recall lists. Back Course
mode is not available if the SL30 is set to use an external indicator head with a built-in VOR/
LOC converter.
When you set up the Back Course approach in your SL30, no additional setup is required
for your HSI or autopilot. The SL30 corrects the Left/Right deviation indications to your HSI
and autopilot, if they are coupled to the SL30. In addition, the Glideslope indicator will be
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Nav Mode

agged and the needle will be centered. This will make the Back Course approach easier since
false or misleading glideslope information is not displayed.
SL30
1) Press NAV and then set the appropriate Localizer channel into the Active position.
2) Enable the Back Course. Press SEL and then ENT.
111.10 s116.00 Enable backcrs?
3) The SL30s internal CDI will show BC and the external CDI annunciator will show BC.

111.10 s116.00 loc

bc +}}

4) Make sure you are ying a Back Course approach, because the CDI is now reversed so you can still
chase the needle.

HSI

Do NOT select the reciprocal inbound course. The SL30 will automatically send the correct left/right deviations to your connected HSI.
Autopilot

Do NOT select Back Course in your autopilot if it is connected to the SL30. The SL30 will
automatically send the correct information to your connected autopilot.
To/From Radial

The VOR radial display shows the To/From radial computed by the active channels signal
as well as the Morse code channel identier decoded from the received audio. If no signal
is received, the bearing will be dashed. Until the identier is decoded, vor will be displayed.
112.80 s117.40
vor
from --26

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112.80 s117.40

PDX

from 115

Nav Mode

The T/F button selects the To or From radial display. If the VOR radial display is not
currently shown, press T/F to show the radial display. When the VOR radial is displayed,
pressing T/F will toggle between the Bearing To and Radial From the VOR. This button is not
functional if a localizer frequency is selected on the active channel.

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System Mode

System Mode
Conguration adjustments for the SL30 are made in the System mode. When you press the SYS button, the annunciator above the button will light, and the display will change to the System mode menus.
The menus available are:

System info
Nav options
Com options
VOR equipment test
Press

System
Info

. Turn LARGE Knob

Nav
Options

, then press

Comm
Options

Software
Versions

Nav Audio Level

RF Signal Level

Date of Last Test

Low Display
Intensity

Nav/Com Mix Level

Com Noise Level

Type of VOR Test

Additional CDI Info

Mic1 Squelch

Location

Display Ident over

OBS

Mc2 Squelch

Bearing Error

Transmit Using...

First Name

Intercom Level

Last Name

High Display
Intensity

Sidetone Level
Headphone Level
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VOR Equipment
Test

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System Info

System Mode

System Info provides information about the Software versions and the Display Intensity.
1. Press SYS and turn the LARGE knob if necessary to the System Info page. Press ENT.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to view the selections.

Software Version

The Software version is available for reference when you contact Technical Support.
1. In the System Info function turn the LARGE knob to Nav software version.
2. Turn the SMALL knob to view the Nav, Com, and DSP software versions.

Low and High Display Intensity

As it arrives from the factory, the SL30 automatically adjusts its display brightness for
the current lighting conditions. A small sensor at the upper left of the display is used for
this function. There are two adjustments available for controlling the brightness level of the
display. The rst controls the lower brightness level in the automatic adjustment range (Low
Display Intensity). This is the brightness used when in total darkness. The second adjusts the
upper limit of this range (High Display Intensity). This is used when bright light is shining
on the display.
The factory settings for these are at the limits of the range, 0 (Low Display Intensity) and
100 (High Display Intensity). The range can be adjusted by using the SMALL knob to adjust
the two values.
Some users may wish to disable the automatic dimming function. This can be accomplished by setting the high display level to zero. Now the low level adjustment will set the
brightness of the display directly with no automatic adjustment made based on ambient
light.
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System Mode

Nav Options

Nav Audio Level

This setting is for the SL30s output to its external audio panel. The factory default value
is Variable, which slaves it to the volume knob. The range of values it can be set to are 1
to 100.
Nav/Com Mixing Level

The Nav audio output may be mixed with the com audio output for installations without
an audio panel. The default value is Disabled. The manual adjustment range is 1 to 100.
This scale actually represents a level relative to that of the Com audio.
Additional CDI Info

You may optionally select one of a couple of pieces of information to display on the empty
side of the VOR CDI. This page allows the user to select this. The options are to leave it blank
(NONE), display a To/From indication, or display a numeric value of the deviation (NUMERIC).
The numeric deviation is displayed from 0 to 85 with a maximum resolution of 0.1.
Display Ident over OBS

This is a simple yes/no selection. If it is set to No, then the OBS course will always be
displayed to the right of the CDI when displayed except when the monitor function is enabled. If this option is set to yes, the Morse code station identier will replace the OBS course
after it is decoded.

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Com Options

System Mode

The Com Options selection allows you to set up options available for Com radio operation.
1. In the System mode rotate the LARGE knob to display the Com Options page. Press ENT.
2. Rotate the LARGE knob to view the Com Options

RF Signal Level

The RF Level function shows the relative signal strength of the active frequency. The value
will change as signal conditions change. This information can be used by your dealer to
adjust the radio squelch break.
Com Noise Level

The Com Noise Level function shows the relative received noise level of the active frequency. The value will change as signal conditions change.
Mic 1 and 2 Squelch

The input levels required to break squelch by the microphones are set by these values.
Lower numbers indicate a higher input level necessary to break squelch. Turn the LARGE
knob to view Turn the SMALL knob to change the value. The range is from 0 to 100.
Transmit Mic

The Transmit Microphone page allows you to control which microphone is permitted to
transmit. You may choose Mic 1, 2, or both. To adjust the Transmit Mic control:
1. In the Com Options selection, rotate the LARGE knob to display the Transmit Mic page.
2. Rotate the SMALL knob to select MIC1, MIC2, or MIC1+MIC2.
3. Select an appropriate frequency, key the transmitter, and talk into the microphones to check for the
intended operation.

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System Mode

Intercom Level

This function adjusts the Intercom Audio Level. Turn the SMALL knob to change the
value. The range is from 1 to 100. Setting the value to variable slaves the intercom level to
the volume control knob.
Sidetone Level

This function displays and adjusts the sidetone audio level that is heard when the transmitter is keyed. Turn the SMALL knob to change the value. The range is from 1 to 100. Setting the value to variable slaves the sidetone level to the volume control knob.
Headphone Level

The Headphone Level function allows you to adjust the headphone audio level. Turn the
SMALL knob to change the value. Setting the value to variable slaves the headphone audio
level to the volume control knob. The range is from 1 to 100.
VOR Equipment Test

This menu allows you to record information about the most recent equipment check
performed on the unit as required for IFR ight. You may include information about: Date of
Last Test, Type of VOR Test, Location, Bearing Error, First Name, and Last Name.
1. Press SYS to reach System mode and then turn the LARGE knob to the VOR Equipment Test function.
Press ENT.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to the desired item.
3. Press SEL to enable editing. The LARGE knob moves the cursor and the SMALL knob adjusts the value
at the cursor. Press ENT to save the values you selected. Press SEL to abort editing.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the desired information areas.
5. Press COM or NAV to leave the System mode. Press SYS to go back to the main System mode menu.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting

If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory for technical assistance. The Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you.
Please have the following information ready:
System conguration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.)
Model No., part number, and serial number
Software versions
Description of the problem
Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem
Garmin International, Inc.
Customer Service Department
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062-3426 USA
(913) 397-8200
FAX (913) 397-8282
http://www.garmin.com

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Appendix
Problem
SL30 does not power on

Possible Cause
No power to the SL30

No Nav audio
Nav audio in Com

Faulty electrical wiring or

connection
Output disabled or set to a
low level
Mixed with Com feature

SL30 does not transmit

Weather channel is selected

No power to Com
Mic key connection
Sidetone level is too low or
too high

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Wrong type of headsets, or

level needs adjustment

Action
Check power connections,
breakers, and main avionics
switch
Contact your dealer to perform electrical system test
Check System page, Nav options, Nav Audio Level
Check System page, Nav
Options, Mix Nav Audio with
Com
Select a different frequency,
transmit on Weather channel
not allowed
Check power connections
Check Mic key input connection
Check System page, Nav Options, Sidetone level

Appendix
Problem
Intercom doesnt function

Cant change active frequency

OBS readout displays ---
Display shows
Incorrect Calibration Checksum at start-up

Possible Cause
Input not connected
No voice activation, or must
talk too loud
Com Radio not communicating
Resolver failure
Calibration error
Corrupted system calibration
parameters

Action
Check connections
Check System page, Com
Options, Intercom level
Contact dealer
Contact dealer
Recalibrate resolver
Contact factory

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Installation Congurations
Certain functions are either available or not depending on the conguration of your particular installation. The following table illustrates the features available for the described
installations. A feature that is available is indicated by the black dot.

StandAlone
External CDI/
HSI Resolver
External
CDI/HSI
Resolver with
VOR/LOC
Converter
External
Serial
CDI/HSI

VOR Monitor

VOR CDI
Display

Localizer Back
Course

OBS Mode/OBS Glideslope Info

Direct-To
See Note 1

Note 1 - External indicator must support vertical deviation indication to the pilot.
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Specications

General Features

32 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display

Sunlight readable full alphanumeric display
Automatic display intensity
Back-lit buttons
200 channel memory (stored alphabetically)
Remote frequency ip-op input pin
Navigation Radio Features
200 channel Nav with solid state DSP technology
VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers
Built-in VOR/Localizer converter
Frequency range:
VOR 108.00 117.95 MHz
Localizer
108.00 111.95 MHz
Glideslope
328.60 335.40 MHz
Digitally decoded OBS setting
Manual selection of back course approach
Automatic display of station ID by decoding Morse code
Interfaces to most CDI (w/resolver), HSI, and autopilot systems
VOR receiver displays To or From radial of the active channel
VOR monitor displays From radial of the standby channel
Back course annunciator output
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LOC enable annunciator output
Internal RF diplexor
Active and standby ip/op frequencies
DME or other DST (Distance, Speed, Time) tuning an data display
Com Radio Features

760 communications channels

Frequency range 118 to 136.975 MHz
Active and standby ip/op frequencies
Volume control
Tunes to National Weather Service broadcasts
Transmit status indicator
Frequency monitor function (listens to standby while monitoring active)
Emergency channel menu
Squelch test function
Stuck Mic time-out
12 watt audio amplier
Includes two-place VOX intercom
Physical Specications

1.3(H) x 6.25 (W) x 10.5 (D)

Weight 2.25 lbs. (unit only)
Depth 11.452 inches (29.09cm) behind panel, including mounting frame and connectors
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NAV Radio Performance Specications

Input voltage range 10 to 40 VDC

Operating temperature range 20C to +55C
Certied TSO C34e/JTSO C34e (Glideslope receive)
Certied TSO C36e/JTSO C36e (ILS Localizer receive)
Certied TSO C40c/JTSO 2C40c (VOR receive)
Certied TSO C66c/JTSO 2C66b (DME display)
Com Radio Performance Specications

Input voltage range 10 to 40 VDC

Operating temperature range 20C to +55C
Transmit power 8 watts (Carrier Power)
Certied TSO C37d/JTSO 2C37e (Com transmitting)
Certied TSO C38d/JTSO 2C38e (Com receiving)
Certied TSO C128/JTSO 2C128 (stuck mic)

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System Interfaces

Navigation Receiver

The SL30 can be installed in several congurations based upon individual requirements. This
includes with or without an external course deviation indicator. The CDI may be discrete,
serial, or composite.
Com Transceiver

For standalone installations, the Com requires connections to:

a standard Com antenna
a microphone (or microphones)
a speaker or headphone
power input
These items may be installed dedicated to the SL30 Com, or by connection to an audio panel.
The system can be congured to mix the NAV audio with the Com audio if no external audio
panel is used.
Serial Interface

DST or DME Distance, Speed, Time or Distance Measure Equipment

SL/GX GPS products
MX Multi-Function Display

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Appendix
Localizer and Paired Glideslope Frequencies
Localizer MHz
108.10
108.15
108.30
108.35
108.50
108.55
108.70
108.75
108.90
108.95
109.10
109.15
109.30
109.35
109.50
109.55
109.70

Glideslope MHz
334.70
334.55
334.10
333.95
329.90
329.75
330.50
330.35
329.30
329.15
331.40
331.25
332.00
331.85
332.60
332.45
333.20

Localizer MHz
110.10
110.15
110.30
110.35
110.50
110.55
110.70
110.75
110.90
110.95
111.10
111.15
111.30
111.35
111.50
111.55
111.70

Glideslope MHz
334.40
334.25
335.00
334.85
329.60
329.45
330.20
330.05
330.80
330.65
331.70
331.55
332.30
332.15
332.90
332.75
333.50
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Localizer MHz
109.75
109.90
109.95

Glideslope MHz
333.05
333.80
333.65

Localizer MHz
111.75
111.90
111.95

Glideslope MHz
333.35
331.10
330.95

Each displayed localizer frequency is paired with a glideslope frequency that is not displayed.

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VOR Station Frequencies
VOR stations occur every 50 kHz from 112.00 through 117.95 MHz and on the following
frequencies in the 108 to 112 MHz band.
108.20
108.25
108.40
108.45
108.60
108.65
108.80
108.85
109.00
109.05

109.20
109.25
109.40
109.45
109.60
109.65
109.80
109.85
110.00
110.05

110.20
110.25
110.40
110.45
110.60
110.65
110.80
110.85
111.00
111.05

111.20
111.25
111.40
111.45
111.60
111.65
111.80
111.85
112.00

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FCC Compliance

Compliance, License, and

Warranty Information

The SL30 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation, and are more stringent than outdoor requirements.
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The SL30 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin
service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment,
and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

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Appendix
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE SL30, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights
in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of
America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure,
organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source
code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in
violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

Compliance, License, and

Warranty Information
Serial Number

Use this area to record the serial number in

case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be
sure to keep your original sales receipt in a
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the
manual. The 8-digit number is located on the
back of the unit.
Serial Number:

Product Registration and Support

Help us better support you by completing your online registration today! Have the serial number of your SL30
handy and connect to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the
home page. Also, be sure to record your serial number in the space provided to the left.
If you have any questions, Garmins Product Support department may be reached Monday through Friday, 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, by phone at 1-800-800-1020, or by e-mail at sales@garmin.com.

NOTE: If you have previously registered a

Garmin product purchase, we invite you to
re-register using our NEW on-line system.
Many services provided by our new product
registration system are now being automated and re-registering your purchase ensures
you the best possible support from Garmin.

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Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the
date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided
that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT
OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase
price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer, or call Garmin Customer Service at one
of the numbers listed to the left for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be
securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should be sent,
freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as
the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online
auction conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy
of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any
package purchased through an online auction.
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Index

Index
A
Arrow button 3
Audio;Mixing level 30
Audio channel 18
Audio level 30
Autolist;Com channel 12
Autolist;Nav 21
Autopilot 26

B
Back course 16, 25

C
CDI 23, 30
Com;Autolist 12
Com;Button 3
Com;Recall channel 11
Com;Remote channel 12
Com;Remove channel 10
Com;Save channel 9

Com;Select frequency 6
Com;User channels 12
Com noise level 31
Com options 31
Conguration 36

Front panel 1

Mic 31
Monitor;Standby Com channel 9
Monitor;Standby Nav channel 15
Morse code i, 1, 18, 23, 25, 26,
30

Direct-To 23
Display 2
Display intensity 29
Distance data 22
DME display 22
DST Data Display 22

Headphone 32
HSI 26

Getting started 1
Glideslope;Frequencies 41

Nav/Com audio mixing 30

Nav;Audio level 30
Nav;Autolist channels 21
Nav;Button 3
Nav;Mode 15
Nav;Monitor standby 15
Nav;Options 30
Nav;Save channel 19
Nav;Select frequency 6

Knobs 2

FCC Compliance 44
Flip/Flop;Button 3
Frequencies;Localizer 41
Frequencies;Type 9
Frequencies;VOR 43

OBS 7, 23
OBS;Button 3
OBS;Direct-To 23
OBS;Disabled 23
OBS;Display ident 30

E
Emergency channel 13
Enter (ENT);Button 4

I
Ident (ID);Button 4
ID mode 18
Installation conguration 36
Intercom 14, 32

Limited Warranty 46
Localizer 25
Localizer;Frequencies 41

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P
Power 2
Product Support 45

R
Recall;Com channels 11
Recalling frequencies 7
Registration 45
Remote;Com channels 12
Remote;VOR list 21
Remove Com channel 10
RF signal level 31

Standby;Nav 15
Stuck mic 14
Support 45
System 28
System (SYS);Button 3

T
Time data 22
To/From;Button 3
To/From;Radial 26
Troubleshooting 33

User channels 12, 21

Save;Com channels 9
Save;Nav channel 19
Select (SEL);Button 4
Serial Number 45
Sidetone 32
Software version 29
Specications 37
Speed data 22
Squelch 2, 31
Standby;Com 9

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Volume 2
VOR;Equipment test 32
VOR;Frequencies 43

W
Warranty 46

Weather channels 13

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