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5.4
Radio Band Mode
NOTE
: Radio reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB. Disconnect USB power
when listening to the radio.
Press the
POWER
button to turn the radio on and transition from the time mode.
The radio will default to
FM
band (or the last radio band since power up). Press the
MODE
button to
change to the
AM
band. Press the
MODE
button to change to the Weather Band (
WB
). While
displaying the Weather Band, press and hold the
MODE
button for two seconds to change to Weather
Band Alert mode (the
WB
symbol will begin flashing).
Note:
Radio interference will be present while charging the ADVENTURER.
5.4.1
AM/FM Radio Tuning
When the radio is turned on, press the
TUN+
button to increase the frequency and press the
TUN-
button to decrease the frequency.
To auto scan, press and hold the
TUN
(+ or -) key for at least one second and the radio will
automatically tune to next radio station with sufficient reception.
5.4.2
Weather Band Tuning
There are seven distinct weather channels. The frequencies are 162.400 MHz, 162.425 MHz, 162.450
MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz and 162.550 MHz.
For a complete list of weather radio broadcasting stations, please visit the National Weather Service
website:
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
Our recommendation is to tune to the station with the best reception using the
TUN+
button. You will
hear the “voice of the National Weather Service”, and automated voice that provides forecast
information, weather statements, watches and warnings.
5.4.3
Weather Alert Mode
You can silence the radio and enter the alert mode. The radio will remain in standby mode until there
is a weather statement, watch or warning. To activate the Weather Alert Mode, tune to your local
station as defined in the previous section.
Press and hold the
MODE
button until the
WB
symbol begins flashing. The WB symbol will continue
to flash until there is a weather statement, watch or warning. In the event of an alert, the alert light
will flash and the radio will sound (with the voice of the National Weather Service). To disable the
alert light, press any key. To disable the alert light but continue in alert mode, press and hold the
MODE
button to two seconds.
To verify you have reception in your area, the National Weather Service (NWS) normally run tests
each Wednesday between 10 a.m. and noon local time. Tests may occur at other days and times when
there is a threat of severe weather in the listening area or for other reasons.
5.5
Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation
Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot specify charging rates or usage
time. 10 to 15 minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minute of talk-time, but your results may
vary.