Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide190-01194-00 Rev. C 101Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices IndexDATA LINK WEATHER (FIS-B) (795 AND 796)NOTE:The Flight Information Service (FIS-B) weather data provides informationfor avoiding hazardous weather. Do not use FIS-B information to penetratehazardous weather.The aera 795/796 is compatible with the GDL 39 data link radio. The GDL 39 is aBluetooth® enabled receive-only data link radio with on-board GPS, 978 MHz (theUniversal Access Transceiver frequency band), and 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (1090ES) receivers. It is designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, andTIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B))information to the aera 795/796 through a power/data cable. As a UAT receiver,the GDL 39 can receive and, when connected to the aera 795/796 , display FlightInformation Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather products as well as traffic.FIS-B is a free weather service that is broadcast by Ground Based Transceivers(GBTs) over the 978 MHz UAT frequency band as part of the FAA’s Next GenerationAir Transportation System (NextGen). To receive FIS-B weather information, the GDL39 must be within range and line-of-sight of an operating GBT. Reception may beaffected by altitude, terrain, and other factors. GDL 39-supported FIS-B weatherproducts include METARs, TAFs, NEXRAD (Regional and CONUS (Combined)), AIRMETs,SIGMETs, PIREPs, and Winds and Temperatures Aloft. Other products include NOTAMsand TFRs.Switching Weather Sources (aera 796 only):1) Touch the Weather > Menu > Set Up Weather.2) Use the buttons to cycle through the available weather sources(AUTO, XM, or GDL FIS-B).Viewing FIS-B Weather product Status:1) From the Main Menu touch the Tools Icon.2) Touch Data Link.Or:1) From the Main Menu touch the Weather Icon.2) Touch Menu > Information.
