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the tone starts, you hear the broadcast tone for
the remainder of the 10 seconds, then the emer-
gency information.
• The radio sounds the alert tone at full power,
regardless of the volume setting.
3. When the Weatheradio sounds an alert tone or
vibrates, slide
ALERT/WEATHER
to
WEATHER
to
hear the emergency information and adjust
VOL-
UME/OFF
to a comfortable listening level.
4. Set
ALERT/WEATHER
to
ALERT
, to monitor the radio
for further emergency broadcasts.
TESTING ALERT RECEPTION
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 area, con-
tact your local NOAA or NWS office. These offices are
usually listed in the telephone book under US Govern-
ment, Department of Commerce.
