Audiovox FRS-1000F manual Weather Band Operation, Channel Selection, Weather Alert Mode

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Weather Band Operation

Channel Selection

This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels). The radio must be in the weather channel mode. ( Refer to FRS-1000 Operational Modes.)

To change the channel:

-From the Weather band standby mode, press the MODE button once until the channel number flashes.

-Press the Up button briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.

-Press the Down button briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.

Weather Alert Mode

Whether the unit is in FRS or weather band mode, if a weather alert signal is received, the unit will generate a warning tone. Press any key except the PTT button. The unit will then revert to a previously selected weather channel for monitoring purposes.

To access the weather alert function:

-From FRS or Weather Band standby mode, press the ALT button to access the weather alert function; the weather alert icon ( ) appears flashing on the display, and the ALT LED lights red.

-Momentarily press the ALT button again to exit the Weather Alert function.

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