JWM990
9
WEATHER BAND OPERATION
Accessing the Weatherband
1.
Press
SOURCE
button (10), the LCD will display
“MODE” and enter mode selection.
2.
Press
SOURCE
button to navigate the available modes and choose Weather band mode.
3.
Press
ENTER
button (12) to enter Weather band mode. Then, LCD will display Weather
band mode.
What is the NOAA Weather Radio/Weatheradio
Canada?
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a nationwide system that
broadcasts local weather emergency information 24 hours a day via the National Weather
Service (NWS) network. The U.S. network has more than 530 stations covering the 50 states as
well as the adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific
Territories. Each local area has its own transmitting station and there are a total of seven
broadcasting frequencies used: 162.400MHz (CH2), 162.425MHz (CH4), 162.450MHz (CH5),
162.475MHz (CH3), 162.500MHz (CH6), 162.525MHz (CH7) and 162.550MHz (CH1).
How many stations can I expect to receive?
Since the broadcasts are local weather and information, the transmission power is usually very
low (much less than standard AM or FM stations) so you will usually receive only one station
unless you are on the edge of two or more broadcast signals. The most you will receive will be
two or three, and that is rare.
Is it possible I won't receive any stations?
Depending on where you are located, there is a possibility you will receive only a very weak
signal or none at all. Also, similar to AM and FM signals, weatherband signals are subject to
surrounding conditions, weather, obstructions of the signal by hills or mountains, etc. If no NOAA
signals are found/received, the tuner will scan all seven NOAA frequencies every 30 seconds.
How will I know I am tuned to the weather band?
When you select the weather band, LCD will display the current channel frequency. Press the
|<<
or
>>|
buttons (13, 14) to tune to each of the seven channels until you find the weather band
station broadcasting in your area.
NOAA Weather Alert
The Weather Alert function adds an additional level of user safety by automatically switching
from any of the available function modes to weather band for a minimum of 120 seconds if a
NOAA warning tone (1050 Hz) is received/detected. If no additional warning tone is received for
120 seconds, the unit will s
witch back to the last known function mode. See “System Menu” on
page 5 to learn how to turn the WB Alert feature on.
NOTE: If the unit is set for European operation, the WB function will be disabled.
Weatherband Frequencies
Frequency (MHz)
Preset
162.400
2
162.425
4
162.450
5
162.475
3
162.500
6
162.525
7
162.550
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