Stupid newbie question on VHF weather

[capecliff]

OK. Mock me if you like, but here,s the question. I have a standard VHF radio. What is the proper way to listen to weather? What channels are they? And do serious weather reports automatically get broadcasted on a typical VHF radio, as in do the storm warning report automatically override anything else I'm listening to?<br /><br />I<br />ve heard that emergency reports get broadcasted on channel 16 and 9. But what about the continuous weather forecast?<br /><br />Basically, what is the proper procedure?<br /><br />Thanx

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: Stupid newbie question on VHF weather

Look on your radio, and it should have a "weather" button or "wx" button or switch. You just set your radio to that, turn down the squelch, and listen away.<br /><br />No procedure, doesn't bother anyone else, only you hear it. You should have 11 or 12 different channels (I believe there are only 3 frequencies, that overlap to cover all areas), and you just select the one(s) that pick up the best. They play recorded forecasts, that update typically about every 1/2 hour. During stormy weather, they usually update more frequently.

 

[capecliff]

Re: Stupid newbie question on VHF weather

Thanx sea dawg.<br /><br />What if I'm listening to another station, can it be set that weather alerts override that?

 

[CTdave]

Re: Stupid newbie question on VHF weather

Capecliff<br />If your VHF has the ability to "scan", simply program in the channels you like to monitor AND the weather channel that comes in the clearest. Press the "scan" key & off you go. Make sure your squelch is turned down & you will see the channels flashing.

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: Stupid newbie question on VHF weather

Yea, like CT says, it depends on your brand of radio. You should be able to do both though.