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6. To set to alert only for the area you
have programmed, press S or T to
move F1 to F15, then press E/PGM.
Then go to WX hold.
Skywarn
The Skywarn function lets you jump
directly to the last channel in memory
(Channel 1000) from any mode by press
and holding WX/ . The scanner goes
into scan hold mode and starts receiving
transmissions in the last channel. Before
using this feature, enter the local Skywarn
frequency for your area into Channel 1000.
If no frequency is programmed in the last
channel, No Prog appears and the scanner
sounds an error tone.
about Skywarn
Skywarn is an organized group of trained
weather observers. A Skywarn group
exists in virtually every US county with a
signifi cant population. During inclement
weather, reports made by Skywarn
observers include information about:
• Pea-sized and larger hail
• Wind and wind gusts of 40 MPH and
greater
• Heavy rainfall