Icom IC-R20 Instruction Manual

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6111 OTHER FUNCTIONSDD Weather channel selectionqPush [MR S.MW] several times to select the weather chan-nel group.w Rotate [R-DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.ePush [VFO MHz] to return to VFO mode, or push [MRS.MW] to select other mode to exit the weather channel.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 signalis detected, the “ALT” and the “WX” indications 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 [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode.➥ Rotate [R-DIAL] to select “WX ALERT,” then push [8SET]. Rotate [R-DIAL] to select “ON.”➥ Push [DUALWATCH] to exit set mode.e Set the desired stand-by condition.• Select VFO or memory 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.t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.√MODE ANLAFCTSQLFMPSKIP-DUPWX √MODE ANLAFCTSQLFMPSKIP-DUPALT1 1“WX” and “ALT” alternate.√MODE ANLAFCTSQLFM1 PSKIP-DUPWXWeather channel indication[R-DIAL]MRS.MWVFOMHz■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. version only