faq
1
what are undefined or unrecognized alerts?
The NWS/EC occasionally broadcasts weather information intended
for commercial or other non-public, or creates and broadcasts new
alert types. If a signal for a new alert type is received and the alert is
turned on,
UNRECOGNIZED
and the alert description (Warning, Watch or
Advisory) displays.
how do I test my radio?
The NWS and EC broadcast test alerts every week on Wednesday
between 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the specific test schedule in your
area, contact your local NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) and , NWS or EC office. These offices are listed in
most telephone books or on the Internet. On your hazard Alert Radio
these test alerts are turned off. To change your alert settings see
“programming alerts” on page 14. For a list of NWS/EC alerts see pages
16-18.
Important
: Clear reception of a weather broadcast signal does not
guarantee an emergency alert will trigger your Hazard Alert Radio’s alert
function. Your Hazard Alert Radio’s alert function will only be triggered
by an emergency alert when you program the weather radio with the
FIPS/CLC code for your area.
multiple FIPS/CLC codes are stored, so why does the
radio only respond to alerts for one area?
Make sure your Hazard Alert Radio is set to
MULTIPLE
mode. See
“programming locations and FIPS/CLC codes” on page 15.
why is there no weather broadcast when you press
WEATHER/SNOOZE?
Make sure the telescoping antenna is fully extended.
Make sure the Hazard Alert Radio is set to the weather channel
broadcast in your area. See “selecting channels” on page 9.
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