Icom IC-R2500 Instruction Manual

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214 BASIC OPERATIONDD 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 “ALt” and the WX channel are displayedalternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver controlsare manipulated. The previously selected 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 [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the mainband in advance.➥ Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.➥ Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] to select the weatheralert item, then rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set ON.➥ Push any key for main band to exit set mode.e Select the desired stand-by condition.• Select 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 is caused bythe WX alert function. To eliminate the interruptions, set theweather alert item OFF in set mode.Shows above indications alternately.