Radio Operation
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1) To listen to the standard NOAAweather channels, turn the
radio on, press the Band button until WX shows on the dis-
play. The telescopic whip antenna may need to be fully
extended and in the “up” position to receive a station clearly.
2) The channel number of the weather station is shown on the
display. Pressing the Up or Down Tuning Buttons will toggle
you through the seven-programmed channels. There should
be one or more weather service stations broadcasting in your
local area. You will hear a report that is updated usually once
or more per day for your area. If there is a severe weather or
weather-related emergency, NOAAmay update the weather
broadcast more frequently. If there is a weather emergency,
the NOAA may issue an alert tone.
After locating and tuning in your weather station the radio can
now be placed into WEATHER ALERTmode. The WEATHER
ALERT mode enables you to listen to your favorite AM or FM
station or turn the radio off, and still receive an alert signal
warning you of a special emergency. There are three active
WEATHER ALERTmodes on the Sonido Radio.
Setting the Weather Alert
1) To place the radio in WEATHER ALERT mode,
press and hold the Weather Alert Button for two
seconds: You will hear a short beep and see
the ALERTsymbol, shown on the display.
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This WEATHER ALERTmode is with the flashing
light only (no Alarm). If NOAAissues a weather
related emergency, the radio will automatically alert
you with a small flashing light above the Weather Alert Button.
The Alert light continues to flash until any button is pushed.
ALERT