Icom IC-R1500 Instruction Manual

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4210OTHER FUNCTIONS910DD Weather channel selectionq Push [MR•SKIP] twice and rotate [DIAL] to select weatherchannel group, then push [MR•SKIP] again.w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.e To cancel the weather channel, repeat step q and selectthe memory channel group, “bAnk --” or push[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 each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-nal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayedalternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver is oper-ated. The previously selected (used) weather channel ischecked periodically during standby or while scanning.q Select the desired weather channel.w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.➥ Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.➥ Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the weatheralert item, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.➥ Push any switch below the display to exit set mode.e Sets the desired stand-by condition.• Selects VFO or memory channel.• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-ing indication will be displayed.t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other thanthe weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal oraudio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom iscaused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symp-toms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.Shows above indications alternately.[MR•SKIP]■ Weather channel operation (USA/CANADA versions only)