6011OTHER FUNCTIONSDD Weather channel selectionq Select VFO mode with [V/M] (SKIP •S.MW).wPush [BAND] ( TS • LOCK ) several times, or while pushingand holding [BAND] ( TS•LOCK ) rotate [DIAL] to select theweather channel group.e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.rPush [BAND] ( TS • LOCK ) to change frequency band, orpush [V/M] (SKIP •S.MW) to select memory 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 once every 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alertsignal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are dis-played alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiveris operated. The previously selected (used) weather channelis checked periodically during standby or while scanning.q Select the desired weather channel.w Turn the weather alert function ON in expanded set mode.➥ While pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold[SQL] (ATT•SET) to enter set mode.➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select “WX ALT,” then rotate [DIAL]while pushing and holding [FUNC] to set ON.➥ Push [SQL] (ATT•SET) to exit set mode.SCANS.MWSETSET[DIAL]SCANS.MWSETATTDTCST SQLWFMAM -DUPLOWVOL PRIO P SKIPMR519Weather channel indication[DIAL]1011■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. version onlyPush Push and hold Dual operation