Alert siren and displays WX Alert Warning. This siren sounds as long as the Weather Alert Tone (1050Hz) is broadcasted.
Pressing any key stops the siren, opens the squelch, then monitors the Weather channel.
To exit Weather Alert Standby mode, press Scan.
Weather Alert Priority
Enabling this setting assigns priority to weather alert scanning no matter what else the radio might be doing. Checking the weather channel every 5 seconds for a 1050Hz tone assures you of the latest occurrence of a NOAA warning. (Default = Off)
1.To turn Weather Alert Priority on or off, press Func then 3(WX) to view the Weather menu.
2.Scroll to Alert Priority and press Pgm/E.
3.Scroll to select WX Priority On or Off and press Pgm/E to save and return to the Weather menu.
4.Press Scan or Srch/Svc to exit.
While Weather Alert Priority is active, WX appears in the display.
If no carrier is on any Weather channel, the scanner displays No WX Reception WX Priority Off and turns Weather Alert Priority off.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 2.6 in (W) x 1.3 in (D) x 4.5 in (H)
Weight: 6.2 oz. (without antenna and battery)
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