Testing the Weather Alert
Follow these steps to test the weather alert — to hear how it sounds and en- sure that the circuitry is working.
Note: This test does not ensure that your scanner will sound an alert when the weather service transmits an emergency signal (see “Weather Alert” on Page 25). Proper operation is affected by the strength of the weather service’s signal.
1.Press WX.
2.When the scanner stops on a weather channel, press ALERT. ALERT appears on the display.
3.Press and hold PRIORITY for more than 2 seconds until the scanner sounds a loud alarm.
To turn off the alarm, press ALERT or WX.
CONNECTING AN
EARPHONE
For private listening, plug an earphone or mono headphones’
into the 
jack on the front of the
scanner. This disconnects the internal speaker.
Note: Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of earphones and headphones.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphone.
•Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended
•Set the volume to the lowest set- ting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
•Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
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