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BASIC OPERATION
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Weather channel selection
q Push [MR] several times to select weather channel group.
w Push [
YY
] or [
ZZ
] several times to select the desired
weather channel.
e Push [MR] to select memory mode, or push [CLR] to se-
lect VFO mode.
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Weather alert function
An NOAA broadcast station transmits weather alert tone be-
fore important weather announcements. When the weather
alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is
monitored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert
signal is detected, the “ALt” and the WX channel are dis-
played alternately and sounds a beep tone until the trans-
ceiver controls are manipulated. The previously selected
weather channel is checked periodically during standby or
while scanning.
q Select the desired weather channel.
w Turn the weather alert function ON in
SET MODE
.
➥ Push
[FUNC] and
[
SET
](8) to enter
SET MODE
.
➥ Push
[
YY
]
or [
ZZ
] to select the weather alert item, then
rotate [VOL] to set ON.
➥ push [✱
ENT
] (or [CLR]) to exit
SET MODE
.
e Select the desired stand-by condition.
• Select VFO, memory or call channel.
• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-
ing indication will be displayed.
• Weather alert function OFF
➥ Turn the weather alert function OFF in
SET MODE
.
• Repeat above procedure described at step w
NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec.
(approx.)
in case the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by
the WX alert function. To eliminate the interruptions, set the
weather alert item OFF in
SET MODE
.
Shows above indications alternately.
USING
SET MODE
Weather channel group indication
■ Weather channel operation (USA version only)