Model GXT860/895 Series
The radio will stop scanning and the display will show the current WX Band channel setting and the WX Band icon. While in WX Band mode press the
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buttons to select one of the 10 NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND channels. To confirm, press the PTT button or press the MENU button to move to the next feature setting.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER RADIO off, press the PTT button. The current GMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND icon will go off.
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your radio has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable you to automatically receive weather alerts from designated NOAA stations.
The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT is automatically on during NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on during normal NOAA WEATHER RADIO mode, press the MENU button twice while in NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode. The display shows "AL," while on the right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the 
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buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The radio will return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA station while in GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep for 10 seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display, after which it will automatically go to WX BAND.
If any button is pressed while beeping in GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL," while on the right an "on" icon appears blinking. Select "oF" by pressing the 
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buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
Your GXT860/895 Series can be used with an optional external speaker / microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker / micro- phone or headset:
•Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
•Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position.
Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH battery pack thru the CHG Jack (see page 6).
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