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6.
Press
ENT
to store the code. Repeat this process to program
additional FIPS codes.
7.
Press
L/OUT
to lock out or enable specific FIPS entries.
8.
Press
WX
to exit the FIPS code entry table.
To review stored FIPS codes:
1.
Press
WX
then a number key.
2.
Press
L/OUT
to change the lockout status.
Note:
For information about adding text tags to a FIPS
code, see
“Text Tags”
on Page 47.
To enter SAME standby:
1.
Press
FUNC
and then
WX.
The scanner will monitor the
selected weather radio station for alerts with FIPS codes that
match the codes you entered in the FIPS entry table.
2.
To exit SAME standby, press
FUNC
and then
WX.
Notes:
•
The scanner searches the weather frequencies while in SAME
standby mode when squelch is off.
•
The scanner sounds an alert or beep when it receives the SAME
code. After five minutes, the alert stops and the scanner beeps
every ten seconds.
3.
Press any key except
DIM
to reset the scanner.
To test the weather alert:
1.
Press
WX.
Your scanner scans through the weather bands.
2.
Set the Squelch to the lowest setting so that you hear static.
3.
Press
FUNC and
then
WX.
“SAME Standby”
appears.
4.
Hold
ENT
for about 2 seconds. The display indicates the type
of message, and the scanner sounds an alert or series of beeps.
5.
Press any key except
DIM
to stop testing.
Skywarn
Skywarn is an organized group of trained weather observers. Using
Skywarn, you can hear trained observers in your area call in official
reports to a control station that relays those reports to NOAA and
other emergency agencies.
Before using this feature, save local Skywarn frequencies for your
area into Channel 999.
To use Skywarn:
Hold the Skywarn button (
).
“SKY”
appears.
If the skywarn channel is empty,
“Not programmed”
appears.
