Kenwood TM-271A - Manual (Page 44)

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4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.
• The transceiver automatically changes to the AL
channel.
• The Tone, CTCSS, and DCS functions cannot be
configured to the AL channel.
• Priority Scan is set to OFF automatically when the
Weather Alert function is turned ON.
5 To exit Weather Alert Mode, press [MENU], select
Menu No. 42 (WXA), and set it to “OFF” (default).
To monitor another frequency while monitoring the
Weather Radio in the background:
1 Perform step 1 ~ 4, above.
2 Press [VFO] or [MR] and turn the Tuning control to
select another frequency or Memory Channel.
• “WX” remains on the LCD.
3 When the Weather Alert tone is broadcasted, the
transceiver automatically switches to the AL channel.
• “WX” blinks.
4 To exit Weather Alert Mode, press [MENU], select
Menu No. 42 (WXA), and set it to “OFF”.
Note:
◆ The transceiver checks the weather alert tone once every second
while you are monitoring another frequency or channel.
◆ When a 1050 Hz tone is detected, the display will change to the
AL channel, the Weather Alert tone sounds, and the “WX” icon
blinks. Squelch remains open until the frequency is changed or
the transceiver power is turned OFF.
◆ If the transceiver is transmitting or receiving a signal on another
frequency, the Weather Alert function temporarily pauses.
◆ Turning the Beep function “OFF” does not disable the Weather
Alert tone.
◆ You cannot transmit on the AL channel while the Weather Alert
function is ON.
CHANNEL DISPLAY
While in this mode, the transceiver displays only Memory
Channel numbers (or Memory Names if they have been
stored), instead of frequencies.
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press [REV]+[ ]
(Power) to turn the power ON.
• The transceiver displays the Memory Channel numbers
in place of the operating frequencies.
2 Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to
select your desired Memory Channel number.