Meet the Furuno BBWX4, the fourth - generation Sirius/XM satellite weather receiver designed for NavNet TZtouch and NavNet TZtouch2 series MFDs. Stay informed about the weather anytime you're on your boat. Furuno and Sirius/XM collaborate to offer live, up - to - date weather data and forecasts. This data comes from leading weather experts and is delivered via Sirius/XM's Marine Weather services (SiriusXM subscription sold separately). It's compatible with NavNet TZtouch v6.01 (late - February 2019) and TZtouch2 v6.21 (mid - February 2019), but not prior generations. The BBWX4 lets your NavNet display receive high - quality, comprehensive weather info and forecasts that you can overlay on raster and vector charts. With your TRUE color Radar/Chart Plotter and Sirius Marine Weather, you have a 24/7 weatherman on board. It can show more than just weather, like critical fishing data such as plankton, altimetry, and lightning strikes. You can also bring your favorite SiriusXM radio channels on board with the BBWX4 on NavNet TZtouch2. A Sirius/XM weather service subscription is required, sold separately. The package includes a SiriusXM Receiver, a Shakespeare SRA - 50 Antenna with a 25' cable, a power cable, an audio cable, an SMA to SMB adapter, and documentation.
Using the Furuno BBWX4 is a breeze. First, make sure your NavNet TZtouch or TZtouch2 MFD has the right software version (TZtouch v6.01 or TZtouch2 v6.21). Connect the SiriusXM Receiver to the power cable and then to your MFD. Attach the Shakespeare SRA - 50 Antenna with the 25' cable to the receiver using the SMA to SMB adapter. For audio, connect the audio cable. After the hardware is set up, subscribe to the Sirius/XM weather service (sold separately). Once subscribed, you'll start getting live weather data and forecasts on your NavNet display. You can overlay this info on your raster and vector charts. To listen to SiriusXM radio channels on NavNet TZtouch2, just follow the on - screen prompts. Remember, this receiver only works with the specified software versions, so don't try using it with older NavNet generations. Keep the antenna in a place where it has a clear view of the sky for better signal reception. For maintenance, regularly check the cables for any signs of wear or damage. If there are any issues, contact Furuno's customer support.
