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Preparation
7. To add a FIPS code or change the dis-
played FIPS code, press
SCROLL/MIN
.
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appears.
8. Repeatedly press
SCROLL/MIN
to select
the first digit of the FIPS code you want
to store.
9. Press
OK/HR
to confirm the digit you
entered, then repeat Step 8–9 for each
digit of the FIPS code.
If you set the Weatheradio to its multiple
mode, the code (if any) stored in the
next memory position appears. Repeat
Steps 8–9 for each code (up to 15) you
want to change or add.
Note: If you make a mistake while enter-
ing the code, press
CLEAR
. The incor-
rect digit disappears. Then enter the
correct digit. If you hold down
CLEAR
for
about 1 second, all digits disappear.
TESTING THE
WEATHERADIO
For your Weatheradio to be effective, you
must place it where it can receive an emer-
gency alert broadcast and where you can
hear its alert tone.
In the United States, the NWS broadcasts a
test alert every week on Wednesday be-
tween 11 AM and 1 PM. To find out the spe-
cific test schedule in your area, contact your
local NOAA or NWS office. These offices are
usually listed in the telephone book under
“US Government, Department of Com-
merce.”
Important: The fact that you get clear recep-
tion of a weather broadcast signal does
not
guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast
will trigger your Weatheradio’s alert function.
Be sure you choose the proper location for
the Weatheradio (see “Selecting a Location”
on Page 11) and regularly check the Weath-
eradio to be sure it is operating properly.
Note: Testing the Weatheradio erases all
data you stored in its memory except the
clock time.
1. Unplug the Weatheradio and remove
the backup battery if one is installed.
2. While holding down
WEATHER/SNOOZE,
plug the Weatheradio’s power cord into
a standard AC outlet, then release
WEATHER/SNOOZE
.
TEST
MODE
appears.
3. Press
WEATHER/SNOOZE
. Each of the
display elements light.
4. To set the Weatheradio back to its
default settings, press
RADIO MEMORY
1
.
DEFAULT
appears.
5. Repeatedly press
RADIO MEMORY 2
until
DEMO
ON
appears (to set the
Weatheradio to its test mode) or until
DEMO
OFF
appears (to turn test mode
off).
6. To turn on the Weatheradio’s alert tone,
press
RADIO
MEMORY 3.
DEEP
ON
appears and the Weatheradio beeps. To
turn off the Weatheradio’s alert tone,
press
RADIO
MEMORY 3
again.
DEEP
OFF
appears.
7. To set the Weatheradio to receive other
weather channels, repeatedly press
RADIO MEMORY
4
. You hear each
weather channel as you press
RADIO
MEMORY
4
.
8. When you finish testing the Weathera-
dio, unplug its power cord then follow
the steps under “Connecting the Weath-
eradio to AC Power” on Page 10 and
“Installing the Backup Battery” on
Page 10 to power the Weatheradio and
protect its memory.
Important Notes:
• To make sure your Weatheradio will
sound the alert tone when it receives an
emergency signal, always keep the tele-
scoping antenna fully extended.
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