Beyond the Basics

6.To set to alert only for the area you have programmed, press S or T to move F1 to F15, then press E/PGM. Then go to WX hold.

Skywarn

The Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory (Channel 1000) from any mode by press and holding WX/. The scanner goes into scan hold mode and starts receiving transmissions in the last channel. Before using this feature, enter the local Skywarn frequency for your area into Channel 1000. If no frequency is programmed in the last channel, No Prog appears and the scanner sounds an error tone.

about Skywarn

Skywarn is an organized group of trained weather observers. A Skywarn group exists in virtually every US county with a significant population. During inclement weather, reports made by Skywarn observers include information about:

Pea-sized and larger hail

Wind and wind gusts of 40 MPH and greater

Heavy rainfall

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Radio Shack PRO-528 manual About Skywarn