Dual-frequency ADS-B “In” Receiver and SiriusXM® Satellite Link

• Receive SiriusXM Aviation satellite weather and digital audio entertainment¹ plus subscription-free ADS-B U.S. datalink weather² and traffic
• ADS-B “dual-link” traffic with TargetTrend™ and TerminalTraffic™ technology4
• Wireless connectivity to Garmin Pilot™ and ForeFlight apps as well as select Garmin portables
• Provides GPS position data, backup attitude5 and more
• Receive the first three-months of a monthly subscription to the SiriusXM Pilot Preferred aviation weather package and the SiriusXM All Access audio programming package at no cost with GDL 52

Providing an easy-to-use and completely portable aviation satellite link, the compact GDL 52 combines SiriusXM coverage — accessible from ground or air — with the subscription-free weather and traffic features of an ADS-B “In” datalink. Together, these 2 network link technologies bring a world of safety-enhancing features — plus access to more than 150 channels of digital-quality music, news, sports and other entertainment programming — directly to your cockpit. Better still, you can use our Connext® wireless connectivity to stream this information onto compatible Garmin aviation portables and mobile apps, such as Garmin Pilot or ForeFlight. So you get more access — on more devices — without spending more money.

IN THE BOX

• GDL 52 portable receiver
• Suction cup for cable placement
• Mounting bracket
• Trial subscription to Garmin Pilot™ app
• Vehicle power cable
• Documentation

Physical

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9" x 1.3" x 3.4" (12.44 x 3.30 x 8.64 cm)
• Weight: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
• Anti-slip mat (bottom of unit only)

Performance

• Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Operating altitude: To 55,000 ft
• Nominal operating velocity range: 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s)
• Power input: 10 to 32 VDC, 3.5 W max.

• Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable (built-in)
• Charge temperature: Unit may not charge at extreme temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 32° C (90° F)
• Typical battery operating time: 5 hours

Connections

• 18-pin power and data connector
• microUSB
• ADS-B MCX antenna port
• SiriusXM® MCX antenna port
• GPS MCX antenna port
• 3.5 mm audio jack (audio out only)
• Wireless Connext™ (Bluetooth®)