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18.5.2 NOAA Weather Alert Test
NOAA tests the alert system every Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the
CPV550’s NOAA Weather alert feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as
in previous section and confirm the alert is heard.
18.5.3 Customizing NOAA Weather Alert
This menu selection allows you customize the NOAA Weather alert function. Default setting
is On.
1. From the chart page, press the
[MENU]
key two times. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to
highlight
RADIO SETUP
and press
[ENT]
or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
VHF SETTINGS
and press
[ENT]
or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
WX ALERT
and press
[ENT]
or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the desired WX alert mode. The WX alert mode
can be set to:
On SCAN
–
the CPV550 will only alert when in scan mode
On WX
–
the alert will only sound if the radio is on a receiving weather channel
On SCAN/WX
– the CPV550 will only alert when a receiving channel is programmed
and scanned.
Off
–
disables the Weather alert function
5. Press
[ENT]
or move the ShuttlePoint to the right to store the selected setting.
6. Press
[CLR]
until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint
knob to the left a few times.
Figure 18.5.3 - WX ALERT menu
18.6 EMERGENCY CHANNEL (CHANNEL 16 USE)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is defined as a threat
to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16.
Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.
This is , , ” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing
