MIDLAND LXT480 - Manual (Page 12)

NOAA WEATHER ALERT
Your LXT480 has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable
you to automatically receive weather alert from designated NOAA
stations.
The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT is automatically on during
NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on during normal NOAA
WEATHER RADIO mode, press the MENU button twice while in
NOAA WEATHER SCAN mode. The display shows "AL", while on
the right an "oF" icon appears blinking. Select "on" by pressing the
s\t
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU. The
radio will return to WX BAND and the WX BAND icon will continue
blinking. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated
NOAA station while on GMRS/FRS Radio mode, the radio will beep
for 10 seconds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display,
after which will automatically go to WX BAND.
If any button is pressed during beeping while on GMRS/FRS Radio
mode, the radio will automatically go to WX BAND.
To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU
button twice while in WX Band. The display shows "AL", while on
the right an "on" icon appears blinking. Select "oF" by pressing the
s\t
buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU.
Note : The WX Alert is automatically ON during WX SCAN
mode.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
Your LXT480 Series can be used with an optional
external speaker/ microphone or headset, freeing
your hands for other tasks. To use an optional
speaker / microphone or headset:
l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the
mic into your desired position.
Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH
battery pack thru the CHG Jack.
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