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CONTENTS
How Your Radio Works ....................................... 8
When a Weather Alert Occurs ....................... 9
Understanding FIPS Codes ........................... 9
Obtaining Your Area’s FIPS Code(s) .... 11
Preparation ........................................................ 12
Powering the Weatheradio ........................... 12
Connecting AC Power .......................... 12
Installing the Backup Battery ................ 13
Using the Built-In Antenna ........................... 14
Choosing a Location for the Weatheradio ... 15
Programming the Weatheradio .................... 16
Selecting a Broadcast Frequency ........ 17
Storing/Changing FIPS Codes ............. 19
Testing the Weatheradio .............................. 21
Operation ........................................................... 22
Listening to a Weather Broadcast ............... 22
Using the Alert Function .............................. 23
Setting the Alert Volume ....................... 24
Changing/Checking the Alert Pattern ... 24
Using the Weatheradio’s
‘All Signals’ Code ................................. 25
When a Test or Demo Alert Occurs ...... 26
Troubleshooting ................................................ 28
Care .................................................................... 31
Specifications ................................................... 32
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