Model GXT860/895 Series
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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 buttons to select one of the 10 NOAA
WEATHER (WX) BANDchannels. To confirm, press the PTT button
or press the MENUbutton to move to the next feature setting.
To turn the NOAAWEATHER RADIO off, press the PTT button. The
current GMRS/FRSradio setting will be displayed and the WX BAND
icon will go off.
NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your radio has a NOAAWEATHER ALERTfunction, to enable you to
automatically receive weather alerts from designated NOAAstations.
The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT is automatically on during
NOAAWEATHER SCAN mode.
To turn the NOAAWEATHER (WX) ALERTon during normal NOAA
WEATHER RADIO mode, press the MENU button twice while in
NOAAWEATHER SCAN mode. The display shows "AL,"while on
the right an "oF"icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the
buttons. To confirm, press the PTTbutton or press MENU. The
radio will return to WX BANDand the WX BAND icon will continue
blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERTsignal from a designated
NOAAstation 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 NOAAWEATHER (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
buttons. To confirm, press the PTTbutton 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:
lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MICjacks.
lPlace 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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