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Selecting a FIPS Code
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code
established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies
geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are
necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a
particular area. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the
NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
A list of event codes is located on page 70.
1.
Press
MENU
briefly.
2. Press the
PUSH – SEL
knob
at
SETUP
. The SETUP menu appears.
3.
Press the
PUSH – SEL
knob at
FIPS
.
TIME ADJUST
DAYLITE SAV
DIRECTORY
FIPS
68
68
HI USA
NON COMMERCL
68
DSC CALL
SETUP
SYSTEM
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