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BASIC OPERATION
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Weather alert function
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-
tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-
nal is detected, the “ALt” and the WX channel are displayed
alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver 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 [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main
band in advance.
➥ Push
[SET•SKIP]
to enter set mode.
➥ Push
[SET•SKIP]
or [ATT•PRIO] to select the weather
alert item, then rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set ON.
➥ Push any key for main band to exit set mode
.
e Select the desired stand-by condition.
• Select VFO or memory 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.
t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.
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.
