Icom IC-A25C Full Manual - Page 35
Using a Weather channel For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C
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9 OTHER FUNCTIONS Using a Weather channel (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to monitor broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected Weather channel, or while scanning. DDScanning Weather channels 1. Push [F], and then push [WX] to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. 2. Push [F], and then push [SCAN] to start the scan. ••"SCANNING" blinks while scanning. DDSelecting a Weather channel 1. Push [F], and then push [WX] to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL], or push keypad keys to select a Weather channel. LLPush [CLR] to return to the Main screen. DDReceiving a Weather Alert The transceiver receive a Weather alert, if the Weather Alert function is ON. 1. Open the "Weather Alert" screen. ([MENU] > Radio Settings > Weather Alert) ••The "Weather Alert" screen is displayed. 2. Select "ON," and then push [ENT]. 3. Push [MENU] to return to the Main screen. zzWhen the alert is received, "WX" and "ALT" alternately blink. LLRotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. LLWhen receiving a signal, the scan stops and the "RX" is displayed. LLRotate [DIAL] to resume the scan, even while a signal is received. LLWhen a signal disappears, the transceiver automatically resumes the scan after 3 seconds. 3. Push [F], and then push [SCAN] again to cancel the scan. DDWeather channel tag settings You can untag each Weather channel on the "WX CH TAG Set" screen. The untagged channels will not be scanned. 1. Open the "WX CH TAG Set" screen. ([MENU] > Radio Settings > WX CH TAG Set) ••The "WX CH TAG Set" screen is displayed. 2. Select a channel, and then push [ENT]. 3. Select "OFF," and then push [ENT]. 4. Push [MENU] to return to the Main screen. NOTE: When the Weather Alert function is ON, the transceiver checks Weather channels, even if a channel other than a Weather channel is selected.* *Except when the Priority Watch function is working. 9-3