Icom ID-5100A Full Instruction Manual - Page 299
Weather channel operation (USA version only), ◇ Weather channel selection
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Previous view 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS Weather channel operation (USA version only) There are 10 weather channels for monitoring the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather broadcasts. DDWeather channel selection qqTouch [QUICK]. wwTouch "Weather CH" to select the Weather channel mode. • The selected weather channel number ("WX-01" to "WX- 10") is displayed. eeRotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel. • Touch "Weather CH OFF" on the Quick Menu screen to return to the previous frequency or Memory channel. DDWeather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 seconds for an announcement. When an alert signal is detected, the "ALT" and the WX channel are alternately displayed, and a beep sounds until you change the operating mode or weather channel, turn OFF the Weather Alert function, or turn OFF the transceiver. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or while scanning. qqTouch [QUICK]. wwTouch "Weather Alert." • If the item is not displayed, touch [∫] or [√] one or more times to select the page. eeTouch "ON." • Turns ON the Weather Alert function. rrSelect the VFO, a Memory or Call channel to set the desired standby mode. • "WX" appears when "ON" is selected in step e. • Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected. Appears 13-10