Ritron LPA-V150, Owner'S Manual

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3.7
Program the NOAA Weather Frequency
The LPA-V150 can be programmed to play severe weather warnings originating from the National Weather service
that are broadcast on one of seven NOAA weather frequencies. The LPA-Series receiver is shipped from the
factory without a NOAA weather frequency selected. Before the Weather Alert feature can be used you must first
select the local NOAA frequency.
1. Press and HOLD the PROGRAM button (See LPA-Series receiver assembly on page 2 for
location). A "P" will appear on the program display as you enter program mode and the
radio will beep rapidly.
2. Release the PROGRAM button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple
beep indicating that the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program
display.
3. Scroll to the character “d” by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display
shows the correct character. Pause —the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen
across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the NOAA Weather
Frequency code.
4. Enter the Weather Frequency code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program
display shows the desired number. Pause —the radio sounds a low tone and will begin
playing the NOAA weather broadcast over the PA system speakers. Monitor the channel
for a few minutes to be sure it is the broadcast for your local area.
5. Press and release the ENTER button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to
indicate that programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program
display. The radio is now ready for another program entry.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear
on the display. Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.
6. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ENTER button a final time to exit
programming mode. The Program display will be blank and the radio will be ready for use.
The LPA-Series receiver will exit program mode automatically after 30 seconds if no
program entries are attempted.
Table 6: NOAA Weather Frequency Codes
Code Frequency
1 162.400 MHz
2 162.425 MHz
3 162.450 MHz
4 162.475 MHz
5 162.500 MHz
6 162.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz
A complete list of NOAA weather frequencies available in your area can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm
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