Save drive time, gas, and your
sanity by adding traffic services to your compatible Garmin. The GTM 10 is a FM
RDS-TMC traffic receiver. It receives digital information (where available) on
traffic, road construction and weather-related tie-ups which your compatible
Garmin uses to offer an alternate route. Professional installation is
recommended.
In the U.S., the GTM 10 traffic receiver comes with a 15-month trial
subscription to Clear Channel TMC. Traffic services are available only in select
cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists.
When it comes to avoiding traffic jams and bottlenecks, good decisions start
with good information. And that's where Garmin's GTM 10 traffic receiver can
make a quantum difference in any driver's quality of life.
The GTM 10 is a small FM-band traffic receiver that connects inbetween your car
stereo and antenna to provide real-time Traffic Message Channel (TMC) data to
compatible Garmin GPS navigation products—which then depict and identify problem
areas on their moving-map displays. Available in a fast-growing number of cities
throughout North America and Europe, this TMC data gives prompt, accurate
notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action,
etc.—so drivers can visually monitor traffic flow and, if necessary, select an
alternate route.
The TMC traffic alerting system works on an FM sideband signal which utilizes
RDS (Radio Data Service) technology. Digitized and coded real-time traffic
broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel—which means that drivers
can still listen to music or news programming on their car radios, without
interference from the incoming FM traffic data transmissions. In most areas,
depending on the service provider, TMC traffic broadcasts are continuous—there's
no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. With the GTM 10,
you see traffic developments in real-time, as they happen, so you can make the
right decision sooner. The system will alert you when a traffic problem is on
your route and propose an alternate route to avoid the incident.
The Garmin GTM 10. If getting stuck in traffic is not your idea of fun, this is
the technology for you.
Subscription Information
In the U.S.: The GTM 10 traffic receiver comes preloaded with a 15-month trial
subscription to Clear Channel TMC. To continue the service, a one-year
subscription is $60.00.
About Traffic services
Traffic services are available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage
exists. A subscription may be required to enable traffic capability.
You can extend your current service if your trial subscription has ended or is
about to expire, or you can purchase a service plan for an additional area.
Visit the Garmin FM TMC Traffic Service page for further information.
- Package Includes:
- GTM 10™ FM traffic receiver
- Three common adapter cables
- Setup guide
Garmin Part # 010-00396-10
