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Programming
4. If desired, repeat Step 3 for all 27 alert types.
5.
6(/(&7
6(/(&7
6(/(&7
6(/(&7
then
&+(&.
&+(&.
&+(&.
&+(&.
appears after you set the last
alert type. Press
YES
to review the alert tone sta-
tus for all 27 alert types, or press
NO
to store all
the settings without verification.
6. The Weatheradio returns to Weather channel
selection.
7. Set
PROGRAM/ALERT
to
ALERT ON
or
ALERT
OFF
.
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-
