12315 OTHER FUNCTIONS■ Weather channel operation USA version onlyDD Weather channel selectionqPush the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] several times toselect weather channel group.wRotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desiredweather channel.ePush the [M/CALL•MW] to select memory mode, or pushthe same band’s [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.DD Weather alert functionNOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones beforeimportant weather announcements. When the weather alertfunction is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-tored every 5 sec. so you can hear weather announcements.When the alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the “WX” withchannel number are displayed alternately and sounds a beeptone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected(used) weather channel is checked periodically duringstandby or while scanning.q Select the desired weather channel.wTurn the weather alert function ON in DUP/TONE setmode.z Push [F• ] to display function guide.x Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band’s) to enterMENU screen.c Rotate [DIAL] to select “DUP/TONE…” then push[MAIN•BAND].v Rotate [DIAL] to select “WX ALERT” then push[MAIN•BAND].v Rotate [DIAL] to select “ON” then push [MAIN•BAND].b Push [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band’s) twice to exitfrom DUP/TONE set mode.e Sets the desired stand-by condition.• Selects VFO, memory or call channel.• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.rWhen the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-ing indication will be displayed.tTurn the weather alert function OFF in DUP/TONE setmode.The display shows above indications alternately.Weather channel groupindicaiton[M/CALL•MW][DIAL]
