Uniden BCD396XT - Manual (Page 167)

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WEATHER SCAN MODE
You can start scanning the 10 Weather Channels either by using the menu or by pressing Function and long
pressing [0 / WX].
The scanner scans the 10 Weather Channels normally, or alerts when a 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone or a
SAME Weather Alert is broadcast on a Weather Channel.
You cannot lockout any Weather Channel.
*Close Call function does not work while during Weather Scan Mode even if "Set CC Mode" is “CC DND” or
“CC Pri”.
Normal Weather Scan
The scanner starts this when you select Weather Scan in Menu Mode at WX Operation.
The scanner scans 10 Weather Channels normally.
WX Scan
Scan
FM
When it finds a broadcast, it stops on the Channel.
WX Scan
162. 5500MHz CH1
FM
If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes scanning for Weather Channels.
Weather Alert Scan
The scanner starts this when you either select the Weather Alert function in Menu Mode at Weather Alert
or press Function key and [0 / WX] key in Normal Weather Scan Mode to start this mode.
The scanner scans 10 Weather Channels and alerts when it detects a 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone or a
SAME Weather Alert.
WX Alert
SCAN
FM
If it is set to Alert Only, the scanner immediately sounds a Weather Alert Siren (for Weather Alert Tone)
and displays "Warning WX" and "WX Alert" when it detects the 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone. This Siren
sounds as long as 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone is broadcasted, or press any key to stop the Siren. Then the
scanner opens squelch and remains on the Weather Channel.
If you press any key, the scanner goes to WX Scan Hold Mode and releases the mute.