the MODE button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( 
) will appear, together with a channel number in the band. Press the MODE button (12) until the channel number flashes.
To change the channel:
-Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.
-Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.
Weather Alert Mode
The weather alert mode notifies the user of unusual weather situations when the radio is set to the GMRS mode.
To access the weather alert function:
-From Weather Band standby mode, press the MODE button once to access the weather channels and use the Up or Down Button to select the desired channel.
-Press the MODE button again to access the weather alert function; weather icon ( 
) and AL On or oF appear flashing on the display.
-Use the Up or Down buttons to enable (On)/disable (oF) the alert function. The weather icon will stop blinking on the display in the GMRS mode when the alert is disabled.
-Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.
-Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to exit the weather function.
Battery Alert
The battery icon ( 
) on the LCD display indicates the battery charge level. When the battery icon appears empty, recharge the battery or install a fresh battery pack. If the battery pack is not replaced, an audio tone will sound every 10 seconds to warn the user that the battery pack must be replaced or recharged.
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