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FM radio
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AM radio
Weather Band Channels
The IC chip supports weather band reception from 162.4 to 162.55 MHz. The highly
integrated IC chip meets NOAA specification, receives all seven NOAA specified
frequencies, implements narrowband FM de-emphasis, and supports 1050 Hz alert
tone detection. In addition, this IC chip provides advanced features not available on
conventional radios, such as an AFC and a dynamic channel bandwidth filter
The weather alert radio can receive 7 weather band (WB) frequencies:
•Channel 1: 162.400MHz
•Channel 2: 162.425MHz
•Channel 3: 162.450MHz
•Channel 4: 162.475MHz
•Channel 5: 162.500MHz
•Channel 6: 162.525MHz
•Channel 7: 162.550MHz
In WB mode the radio will continually broadcasts weather radio.
Weather Band Standby
Standby silences the weather radio until an active alert sounds.
From WB mode, hold the AM/FM/NOAA button for 2 seconds to enter Weather
Standby.
The blue-ARMED indicator flashes slowly (every 5 seconds).
During a Weather Alert: the blue ARMED indicator will flash quickly (every 2
seconds).
Weather Alerts
The radio must be in WB mode to receive alerts automatically.
The BLUE backlight will change to RED.
The blue ARMED light and RED backlight will flash quickly (every 2 seconds) for
5 minutes.
The volume will increase to level 16.
Press the VOLUME button to adjust the volume as needed.
Press the AM/FM/NOAA button to return to Stand By mode
Volume
1.
In any radio mode, press and release the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button
to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
2.
Press and hold either volume button to change faster.
3.
Default volume is 6. Level 1-16 are available.
