Weather Channels And Frequencies; Do Not Disturb Mode; Entering Do Not Disturb Mode; Chapter 7: Additional Information - Motorola TALKABOUT T803 Series User Manual

If you activate the Weather Alert and return to Two-Way mode, the
radio displays the Weather Alert icon.
NOTE:
The weather mode automatically reverts to Two-Way mode
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when the weather channel is activated, either manually or
after receiving an alert, and no buttons are pressed for five
minutes.
The weather channel reception depends on how close you
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are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or
outdoors. Since weather channels are transmitted without
codes, they may contain static or noise. Weather Alert does
not function while actively transmitting or receiving in Two-
Way mode.

Weather Channels and Frequencies

Table 4: Frequencies of Weather Channels
Weather Channel
WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
WX10
WX11
Frequency
162.550 MHz
162.400 MHz
162.475 MHz
162.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
162.500 MHz
162.525 MHz
161.650 MHz
161.775 MHz
161.750 MHz
162.000 MHz

Do Not Disturb Mode

The Do Not Disturb (DND) features allow you to disable the reception
from regular two-way calls, while still receiving weather alerts and
receiving and transmitting emergency alerts.
When the feature is enabled, you can receive important weather alerts,
but you are not disturbed by incoming radio chatter. The radio displays
moon icon when the feature is enabled.
Motorola Solutions recommends that you to plug in and turn on the radio
when using the feature.
NOTE:
The feature only work in areas that have weather service and are
available in USA and Canada only.
Tune in to the correct weather channel for your area and turn on the
weather alert feature before activating the DND feature.

Entering Do Not Disturb Mode

1. From the Two-Way mode, press the Mode button twice to enter the
Do Not Disturb (DND) mode.
The radio displays the moon icon.
2. To switch out of the DND mode, press the PTT button and start
transmission.
Your radio temporarily switches to the Two-Way mode. Five minutes
after you release the PTT button, your radio automatically reverts to
the DND mode.
3. To exit the DND mode, press the Mode button and return to the
Two-Way mode.
Additional Information

Radio Battery Meter

The number of bars (0–3) on the Battery Power icon indicates the
remaining power of the battery. When the power level of the battery
reduces to one level, the Low Battery Alert starts. Your radio plays a tone
periodically or after releasing the PTT button.

Maintaining the Battery Capacity

Charge the NiMH batteries once every three months when not in
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use.
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