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Beyond the Basics
manually tuning a frequency
You can manually set the scanner to move through all
receivable frequencies, or select a specifi c frequency as a
starting point.
1. Press TUNE. The currently-tuned frequency , *** PAUSED
***, and Fine Tune Mode appear.
2. Use the number keys to enter the frequency where you
want the scanner to start.
3. Press ENT.
4. Press PSE. The scanner starts the tune operation. To
change the tune direction, press
e or d to tune up or
down. When the scanner fi nds an active frequency, it
stops on the frequency.
5. You can press FUNC TUNE while the scanner is stopped
on a frequency in MANUAL mode to begin the TUNE
function from that frequency. For example, if the scanner
is stopped in MANUAL mode on channel 144 with
frequency 145.31000 MHz, pressing FUNC TUNE will enter
TUNE mode and automatically set the TUNE frequency
for 145.31000 MHz.
listening to the weather band
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has
allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in
other countries have also allocated channels for use by their
weather reporting authorities.
NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast
your local forecast and regional weather information on one
or more of these channels.