SAMCOM T2 - Weather Receiver (WX) Function; Entering WX Mode; Setting the WX Channel; Setting the WX Alert

WEATHER RECEIVER (WX) FUCNTION
The radio has the capability to tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weather Radio. You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to
alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel,
you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.
Entering the WX Mode
● Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter into WX mode, the LCD will display the icon
Setting the WX Channel
● In WX mode, press key 1 time and the WX channel number flashes.
● Press or to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area.
● Press the key to confirm the channal number and continue setting WX.
Setting the WX Alert
The radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radion emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert
and turns on the WX to give you immediate weather and emergency information.
● In WX mode, press 2 times and the icon shows.
● Press or to turn the WX alert function On or OFF.
● Press
key to confirm and exit setting WX.
Exiting the WX Mode
● In WX set mode, press and hold the key for 3 seconds or press GROUP or PTT key to exit WX mode and
return to two-way radio mode.
● After the WX mode is activiated either manually or by receiving an alert, if no keys are pressed for 5 minutes,
the WX mode will automatically revert back to two-way radio mode.
If you turn on the WX alert function and return to two-way radio mode, the LCD will display the icon
main screen in two-way radio mode, which means the WX alert function has been activiated and the radio can det
on the
the weather channel signal and two-way radio channel signal at the same time.