Is the only way to tell a gas oven has reached the desired temp is via use of an

oven thermometer? I am new to gas ovens, but now live with one in my apartment. So far as I can see, it doesn't have a light or bell of any sort that alerts you when the oven is done preheating. Is this typical of gas ovens? Am I missing something completely? All the electric ovens I have ever used have had some sort of signal.

I know oven thermometers are cheap, but I want to know if this is the norm, so please check yourself before wasting your time with posting a snarky comment. Thanks.
 
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