Icom IC-M220 Instruction Manual

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84 BASIC OPERATION■ Weather channels and Weather AlertThe USA version transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels.The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weatheralert tone on the selected weather channel, or while scanning.*When used within range of the broadcasts.D Selecting a Weather channel1. Push CH/WX .• “WX” is displayed on the operating screen instead ofthe Channel Group.2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a Weather channel.The Weather channel listWXchannelFrequency(MHz)WXchannelFrequency(MHz)1 162.550 6 162.5002 162.400 7 162.5253 162.475 8 161.6504 162.425 9 161.7755 162.450 10 163.275D Setting the Weather AlertTo receive the weather alert, set the WX Alert to “On withScan” or “On.”[MENU] > Radio Settings > WX Alert1. Push [MENU].2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Radio Settings,” and thenpush [ENT].3. Select “WX Alert,” and then push [ENT].• The “WX Alert” screen is displayed.4. Select “On with Scan” or “On.”• “ ” is displayed next to the weather channel icon.L “WX ” blinks until you push a key after detecting analert.