Rent a Garmin 396?

The only catch I could think of is the XM service. At least for XM
music services, the typically quoted service rates are for "personal"
use, not for bars, retail stores, salons, etc... I've never seen an XM
WX service contract, so I don't know if renting the served unit is legal.

I would think, that as long as each unit had it's own XM subscription,
that wouldn't be a problem.

john smith wrote:

I would think, that as long as each unit had it's own XM subscription,
that wouldn't be a problem.

Each unit has to have it's own subscription to work in the first place,
just like a basic XM radio. Even so, on the radio side, XM forbids one
from using the radio they legally own, with the subscription assigned to
it in a commercial setting, such as background "Muzak" in a retail store
or restaurant.

This may be related to music licensing, ala ASCAP dues, etc... so it may
not be a factor for Weather data or onboard music in an aircraft.

Here's the music info from XM's FAQ:
http://www.xmradio.com/faq/faq_list_servlet.jsp?section_id=4&section_main=XM% 20Satellite%20Radio#154

Anyone with a 396 care to check the XM paperwork?