Cobra 29 WX NW ST User Manual - Page 14

29 WX NW ST manual 3.3 6/15/99 2:53 PM Page 26 Operation Operation Weather Radio Weather Channels What is Weather Radio NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 380 NWR stations are in operation by the U.S. Government in addition to several NWR stations that are maintained by private interest groups.The capability is to supplement warnings by sirens and by commercial radio and television. The 7 National Weather Channels provide full coverage to keep you informed of weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operating Weather Channel Selector When CB/WX is on WX position Weather Receiver is activated. 1 Place CB/WX Switch in the WX position. 2 Turn the Weather Channel Selector (1-7) until you find the Weather Channel with the clearest reception. Sometimes more than one channel can be received, however, the closest broadcast to you will be the one with the clearest signal. What You Should Know About Weather If threatening weather is nearby, the National Weather Service may broadcast a 10 second alert tone.This tone will be heard through the CB, even if the CB/WX Switch is in the CB mode or the unit is turned off. This enables you to monitor CB frequencies and still be warned by the National Weather Service Emergency Alert. When you hear the aler t, place the CB/WX switch in the WX position. You will then be able to hear the Weather Warning Broadcast. You can completely disable the Emergency Weather Alert feature by turning the Weather Channel Selector to the position. Your 29 WX NW ST has a special auto squelch circuit for weather transmission which disables your squelch control. If you are using the CB mode, remember to change the CB/WX Switch from CB to WX every so often to make sure you are continually tuned to the clearest/closest weather band channel in case an alert is broadcast. Weather Information Note For a list of weather frequencies see specification in the Frequency Ranges section on page 32. If you wish to receive a listing of NOAA 'Weather Radio Transmitter locations, contact your nearest National Weather. Service Office, or write to: National Weather Service (Attn:W/OM11) NOAA Silver Springs, MD 20910. For ideal weather reception use a dual band antenna (center load/baseload). 26 27