westhautianplen
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I currently am using the XM radio on my Zumo, but am wondering about how useful the weather feature of the Zumo 550 is. I would appreciate any guidance.
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Zumo 550 Weather ???
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scqtt
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I looked at the XM weather programing on their website. I think it is $100 a month!.
I could never justify it for regular use, but If I wear going on a long multi week trip I would consider it.
I could never justify it for regular use, but If I wear going on a long multi week trip I would consider it.
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SNC1923
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I bought the weather/traffic optionÔÇörather subscribed to it. It's a few bucks a month.
I don't live in a populated area where the traffic reports apply, but I think the weather is worth is.
It will tell you the local detailed forecast.
It will give you a U.S. weather map and you can see the forecast anywhere you're headed.
Once, coming out of Kansas, a flash-flood warning popped up on the screen! Fortunately it was behind us, but I was pretty impressed at that info.
Another pop-up is a traffic delay, letting you know to expect an upcoming incident and how many minutes delay to anticipate.
Pretty cool. Why don't you try it? You can cancel anytime.
I don't live in a populated area where the traffic reports apply, but I think the weather is worth is.
It will tell you the local detailed forecast.
It will give you a U.S. weather map and you can see the forecast anywhere you're headed.
Once, coming out of Kansas, a flash-flood warning popped up on the screen! Fortunately it was behind us, but I was pretty impressed at that info.
Another pop-up is a traffic delay, letting you know to expect an upcoming incident and how many minutes delay to anticipate.
Pretty cool. Why don't you try it? You can cancel anytime.
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scqtt
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I think the traffic programing has a little weather info to it. I still think the true XM weather package, you know, like doppler radar maps and such, is fairly expensive. I think that programing is mostly made for pilots, but there is a ground and marine version as well. If I drove (like a truck driver) for a living I think it would be a very useful tool.
XM WX weather programing PDF
http://www.xmradio.com/pdf/existing/weather/grd_subscription_pkg.pdf
XM WX weather programing PDF
http://www.xmradio.com/pdf/existing/weather/grd_subscription_pkg.pdf
westhautianplen
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Zumo Traffic Weather
I was hoping someone had had some experience with the traffic -- weather. I actually thought is it was more expensive than the 3.99 per month after my conversation with the XM representative when I added the Zumo to my plan, but she was hard to understand.
Thanks for the input. Looks like I am going to subscribe.
My wife and I are Heading out West in a couple of weeks and I thought it might be of some help.
Thanks again for the help!
I was hoping someone had had some experience with the traffic -- weather. I actually thought is it was more expensive than the 3.99 per month after my conversation with the XM representative when I added the Zumo to my plan, but she was hard to understand.
Thanks for the input. Looks like I am going to subscribe.
My wife and I are Heading out West in a couple of weeks and I thought it might be of some help.
Thanks again for the help!
westhautianplen
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kioolt
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$3.99 per month is only for traffic and basic weather. To find out more goto http://www.xmradio.com/navtraffic/index.xmc
It is my understanding that basic weather gets you weather forcasts and weather alerts.
It is my understanding that basic weather gets you weather forcasts and weather alerts.
westhautianplen
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Thanks, kioolt
I think Traffic and basic weather is all the Zumo 550 supports at this time.
I called XM to get it set up; however they are calling me back. The call taker said they were having technical difficulties. That phase reminded me of the TV stations in my youth.
Thanks for the Help!
I think Traffic and basic weather is all the Zumo 550 supports at this time.
I called XM to get it set up; however they are calling me back. The call taker said they were having technical difficulties. That phase reminded me of the TV stations in my youth.
Thanks for the Help!
