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2. Event Blocking
To reduce unwanted alerts, such as weekly tests, the WX-268 features the ability to block specific
alerts. The WX-268 is programmed at the factory with some events blocked. See the alert list on
page 23 for more information.
To set event blocking options :
1. Press and hold the PROG key for 3 seconds.
SET DATE/TIME
will be displayed on the screen.
2. Turn the FUNCTION knob until SETUP BLOCKING is displayed
on the screen. Press the NEXT (
“>”
) key.
3. A 3-letter code followed by either the words “BLOCKED” or
“NOT BLOCKED”. will appear.
For example: ADR-BLOCKED
The full text name of the message will scroll across the screen.
For example: ...Administrative Message..
4. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the event of your choice. Press the NEXT (
“>”
) key.
5. Use the FUNCTION knob to select either BLOCKED and NOT BLOCKED.
6. Press the SAVE button to save your blocking options. Repeat steps 4 - 6 above to block other
alerts. Press the PROGRAM key to return to the main menu.
SET DATE/TIME
SETUP BLOCKING
ADR - BLOCKED
Note: Blocking an event disarms the siren and remote output only. The LED light
indicators and text message will still appear when the event is received.
1. Selecting Between Alerting Options
The WX-268 offers four different alerting options for you to select from. Each choice will
make the WX-268 respond differently when an alert is received. Your radio is set at the
factory to Option 1 - Voice/Message. The four alert options are:
1. VOICE/MESSAGE
: Sound the alert siren for 5 seconds then switch to the voice
broadcast for the duration of the message. (About 60 sec. to 3 minutes.)
2. SIREN/MESSAGE
: Sound the alert siren for the duration of the message. (About 60
sec. to 3 minutes)
3. VOICE/EVENT
: Sound the alert siren for 15 seconds and then switch to the voice
broadcast for the duration of the alert. (15 min to 6 hrs.)
4. SIREN/EVENT
: Sound the alert siren for the duration of the alert. (15 min to 6 hrs.)
To select an alert mode:
1. Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE/TIME is
displayed on the screen.
2. Turn the FUNCTION knob until ALERT OPTIONS is displayed
on the screen. Press the NEXT (
>
) key .
3. Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to select the alert type.
4. Press the SAVE key to save your selection.
Chapter 3 - Advanced Programming Options
SET DATE/TIME
ALERT OPTIONS
