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
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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