Operation Manual

www.weather.gov/nwr for weather band and alert broadcast
information.
Turn weather alert on: See Figure 54. On weather band
screen, press button in upper left corner to display On.
Turn weather alert off: On weather band screen, press button
in upper left corner to display Off.
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1. Weather alert on/off button
2. Weather band presets
3. Current channel (1-7)
4. Weather alert on/off indicator
Figure 54.Weather Band Screen
RBDS/RDS
Some radio stations broadcast data which can be used to dis-
play station identification, program information and support
other features in the radio (depending on the region).
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) is primarily used in
North America. Stations broadcasting RBDS typically provide
information such as radio station name, artist and song title to
the radio.
Radio Data System (RDS) is primarily used in Europe. Stations
broadcasting RDS data may also include time updates,
weather, traffic and other regional information.
Not all radio stations transmit RBDS or RDS data.When RBDS
or RDS is unchecked, or if the service is not available, only the
radio frequency is displayed.
Enable RDS/RBDS: From FM tuner screen, select Menu.
Check the RDS or RBDS checkbox.
RDS Features
For dual tuner radios with RDS capability, three separate RDS
features can be enabled.
Alternate Frequency Switching (AF):The radio monitors the
signal strength of other stations playing the same program.
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