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descriptions appear (see “NWS Weather Alert
Descriptions” on Page 10).
11. When you finish, set
MODE
to
OPERATE
. The cur-
rent alert status appears (see “Using the Alert
Function” on Page 36).
TESTING THE WEATHERADIO
For your Weatheradio to be effective, you must place
it where it can receive an emergency alert broadcast
and where you can hear its alert tone.
In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a test alert
every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1
PM. To find out the specific test schedule in your ar-
ea, contact your local NOAA or NWS office. These of-
fices are usually listed in the telephone book under
''US Government, Department of Commerce.''
Important: The fact that you get clear reception of a
weather broadcast signal does
not
guarantee that an
emergency alert broadcast will trigger your Weathera-
dio’s alert function. Be sure you choose the proper lo-
cation for the Weatheradio (see “Choosing a Location
and Mounting the Weatheradio” on Page 23) and reg-
ularly check the Weatheradio to be sure it is operating
properly (see “When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs” on
Page 43).
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