Motorola T6320, T6300, T6310 manual Setting the Weather Channel, Setting the Weather Alert

Page 33

Setting the Weather Channel

Your radio receives six NOAA frequencies. (See the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 35 for a complete list.)

After turning on the weather broadcast, select the WEATHER mode and the SET CHAN menu to select the strongest channel.

Note: As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends upon how close you are to a transmitter. If you’re out of range you’ll hear static--try another weather channel.

...We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special bulletin...

Well, almost. You can program your two-way radio to cut in and switch to the weather channel whenever it receives an emergency weather advisory.

Setting the Weather Alert

If you set the weather alert, whenever NOAA transmits an emergency weather broadcast, your radio switches to the selected weather channel

when it detects the transmission.

To set weather alerts, select the WEATHER mode and the SET ALERT menu. When weather alerts are set, o is displayed.

Note: The TalkAbout T6000-series two-way radios are designed to be two-way radios primarily, with the added utility of features such as Weather Alert. The radio uses the same circuitry for both two-way radio and weather alert receptions. Therefore, it is possible to miss a weather alert while you are engaged in two-way communication (either transmitting or receiving). To ensure that you do not miss a weather alert, leave the radio in the Weather Mode.

Weather

21

Image 33

Contents Mode Page Contents Page Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy RF Operational CharacteristicsPortable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Approved AccessoriesTwo-Way Radio Operation Body-Worn OperationElectromagnetic Interference/Compatibility FacilitiesAircraft Pacemakers Medical DevicesHearing Aids Other Medical DevicesOperational Warnings Safety and General Use While DrivingFor Vehicles with an Air Bag Potentially Explosive AtmospheresBlasting Caps and Areas Operational CautionsAntennas BatteriesKit Number Description DCharging Safety InstructionsSafety and General Information Xii Getting Started Getting StartedInstalling Batteries Battery Type Two-Way Use FM Stereo with Earbuds Or Headset Battery LifeCharging the NiMH battery StartedGetting CommPort Charging Dock Charging Status Use ~ to Basic Operation of Your Radio Use toUse ‰ to Microphone Speaker Use y toBelt Clip Turning On Your Radio Your Radio’s DisplayTurning Off Your Radio Modes Key SequenceBacklight Setting the Code Setting the ChannelTalking TalkingUsing Accessories Radio VolumeTalking Range Feet up to two milesSignal strength indicator Call Tone and Call Display Signal Strength IndicatorAlerts AlertsVibraCall Setting the Clock Display Setting the TimeKeeping Time Keeping TimeTurning Off the Alarm TimeKeeping Stopwatch Hands-Free Use VOX Hands-Free Use VOXPrivacy PrivacyEavesdrop Reducer QuieT6000Weather WeatherTurning On the Weather Setting the Weather Alert Setting the Weather ChannelT6310 Features T6310 FeaturesTurning On the FM Radio Finding an FM StationPreset FM Stations Tuning Your FMT6320 Features T6320 FeaturesCompass Calibrating the CompassUsing the Compass FeaturesT6320 Compass DeclinationSetting the Units of Measurement Using the Thermometer FeatureThermometer FahrenheitCelsiusUsing the Barometer BarometerInches of Mercury Millibars Using the Altimeter Setting the Altimeter LevelAltimeter Way Advanced TwoAdvanced Two-Way Channel Scanning Turning on Channel ScanningScan List Advanced Two-Way Automatic Power OffTalk Confirmation Tone Button BeepsSetting the Battery Type ResetMonitor Monitor OnUse and Care Use and CareIf the radio gets wet Canada Contact InformationFrequency and Code Charts Code ChartsCode Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Covers and for How Long II. Other Warranty ConditionsIII. What This Warranty Does Not Cover VI. Patent and Software Provisions General ProvisionsVII. State and Jurisdiction Law Rights FCC License Not Required Computer Software CopyrightsPatent Notice Export Law Assurances6880907Z94 Buttons on your radio Motorola Talkabout T6300-Series Radio Quick Reference CardOptional Features Standard Features