Ô NOTE Ô
•PTT does not work when CB/WX is set to WX. You can only send transmissions when in CB mode.
•You cannot transmit while WX/ ALERT flashes in CB mode.
•The alert tones for a Test and EAT (Emergency Action Termination) sound very similar. We suggest you switch to WX mode immediately to listen to the weather broadcast.
•Because of atmospheric conditions, you may receive signals that do not contain information relevant to the emergency level. This is normal.
•The radio sounds an alert regardless of the channel setting.
•The CB will not sound an alert while you are transmitting.
•If you are in a rural or fringe area, your radio might be triggered by an alert broadcast in one area, but not be triggered if you travel to another area (even close by).
LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of seven channels in the US. We have
Channel | Frequency (MHz) |
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WX1 | 162.400 |
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WX2 | 162.425 |
WX3 | 162.450 |
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WX4 | 162.475 |
WX5 | 162.500 |
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WX6 | 162.525 |
WX7 | 162.550 |
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To listen to a weather broadcast or alert, slide CB/WX to WX. Rotate CHANNEL to select a frequency. Ô
To verify reception, your radio must receive a test or emergency alert broadcast. The National Weather Service broadcasts a test alert every week. To find the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA or National Weather Service office.
USING DIGITAL WEATHER ALERT
When in CB mode, the radio automatically sounds an alert if a weather alert signal is detected. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions.
When your local weather station broadcasts a severe weather alert, the CB sounds a tone corresponding to the alert type and WX/ALERT lights.
Alert Type | You Hear | |
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Warning | Continuous short beeps | |
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Watch | Three short beeps and a 2 | |
second pause (repeats) | ||
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Advisory | Two short beeps and a 2 | |
second pause (repeats) | ||
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Test | One short beep and a 3 second | |
pause (repeats) | ||
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EAT (Emergency | One short beep and a 3 second | |
Action Termination) | pause (repeats) Ô | |
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