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Using the Radio
1. Turn the radio on using the Radio Selector button to select FM, AM, Shortwave (SW), or
Weather Band (WB). An indicator in the display will light to show the currently selected
radio band.
2. Use the Tune/Track buttons to search for a radio station. To "seek" (jump to the next
clear station), hold a Tune button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.
The unit will remember the last station you were on and start at that station when you
power off and power on again.
To save a preset:
1. Press the Radio Selector button to choose FM, AM, or SW and select a radio station that
you want to save to a preset location using the Tune/Track buttons.
2. Press and hold Play/Pause for 3 seconds. A preset number will appear on the screen.
3. Use the Tune/Track buttons to select which preset you want to save it to.
4. Press Play/Pause to confirm. "SAVE" will appear on the screen.
To select a preset:
While the radio is on, press Play/Pause to cycle through the saved presets.
Weather Band Radio
The Weather Band receives continuous local weather reports issued by the national weather
service in your region. Additionally, these channels receive alert messages for hazardous
weather watches and warnings, as well as civil emergencies, public safety announcements,
and other advisories.
To set Alert Mode:
1. Turn the radio on using the Radio Selector button and select Weather Band (WB).
2. Use the Tune/Track buttons to select the Weather Band channel for your area. The
available Weather Band channels are as follows:
Channel
Frequency (in MHz)
Note: For links to help you find the correct frequency to use for receiving your local
weather reports and alerts, visit the Survival Scout product page at ionaudio.com.
3. Press and hold the Radio Selector button for 3 seconds. The Weather Alert Icon will
appear in the display.
4. Press and hold the Power button to put Survival Scout in Alert Mode Standby. The
Weather Alert Icon will remain in the display in a dim state to indicate Alert Mode is
active. If an alert for your area is received, Survival Scout will wake up and begin
broadcasting it automatically.
5. To disable Alert Mode, press and hold the Power button to wake Survival Scout from Alert
Mode Standby. Then, press and hold the Radio Selector button for 3 seconds. The
Weather Alert Icon will disappear from the display.
Note: If possible, it is recommended to keep Survival Scout powered by the power adapter
when using Alert Mode.
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