ASA Electronics JHD40BT Manual De Instalación Y Funcionamiento página 10

WEATHERBAND OPERATION
Accessing the Weatherband
Press the MODE button (4) to access the Weatherband mode.
What is the NOAA Weather Radio/ Weatheradio Canada?
NOAA is a nationwide system that broadcasts local weather emergency information 24 hours a
day. The U.S. network has more than 750 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 pertain to local weather and information, the transmission power is usually
very low (much less than AM or FM stations) which means you will usually receive only one
station unless you are on the edge of two or more broadcast signals. The most you will receive
is two or three, and that is rare.
Is it possible I won't receive any stations?
Depending on location, it's possible to receive 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 Weatherband?
When you select the Weatherband, the "WB" icon will appear on the display panel, along with
the current channel indication. Press the
►► buttons (13, 14) to tune to each of the seven channels until you find the Weatherband
station broadcasting in your area.
NOAA Weather Alert
The Weather Alert function adds an additional level of user safety by automatically switching
from the current function mode to Weatherband mode for a minimum of 60 seconds if a NOAA
warning tone (1050 Hz) is received/detected. If no additional warning tone is received for 60
seconds, the unit will switch back to the last known function mode.
SEEK/TUNE/TRK / ◄◄ or SEEK/TUNE/TRK /
The Weather Alert function can be turned "on" or "off" by the Audio/Menu key, as described on
page five. When "ON", the weather tuner remains active, even when the radio is turned off (as
long as the power is still applied to the radio). If a weather alert is issued, the radio will turn on
and play the announcement for 120 seconds, then turn back off and revert to weather alert
monitor mode.
The radio will not respond to any weather alerts when it is off and will not automatically switch to
the Weatherband if an alert is issued.
NOTE: If the unit is programmed for any other regions outside of US, the WB functions
will be disabled.
Weatherband Frequencies
Frequency (MHz)
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
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